Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder Peter Green Dead!

Peter Green co-founder of the legendary group Fleetwood Mac passed away peacefully in his sleep over the weekend. Continue on for more details since Fleetwood Mac co-founder, Peter Green Dead…

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“For me, and every past and present member of Fleetwood Mac, losing Peter Green is monumental! Peter was the man who started the band Fleetwood Mac along with myself, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer. No one has ever stepped into the ranks of Fleetwood Mac without a reverence for Peter Green and his talent, and to the fact that music should shine bright and always be delivered with uncompromising passion!!! Peter, I will miss you, but rest easy your music lives on. I thank you for asking me to be your drummer all those years ago. We did good, and trail blazed one hell of a musical road for so many to enjoy. God speed to you, my dearest friend……. Love Mick Fleetwood . Repost @fleetwoodmacfanclub . . . . . . . . #petergreen #guitargod #genius #fleetwoodmac #brilliant #mickfleetwood #jeremyspencer #johnmcvie #dannykirwan #guitarist #guitar #60s #70s #blues #bluesrock #rock #progrock #geartalk #realmusic #singer #classicrock #instamusic #guitarheaven #electricguitar #lespaul #brilliant #guitarspotter #gibsonguitars #greatness #timeless

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CelebNHealth247.com reports that a statement has confirmed Peter Green passed away peacefully from Swan Turton solicitors.

Turton states:

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announces his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further statement will be provided in the coming days.

Peter Green was born in Bethnal Green in east London, and he formed Fleetwood Mac alongside drummer Mick Fleetwood in the late 1960s.

It was reported that Green left the band a few years later in 1970 due to mental health problems. Later he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Peter and Mick Fleetwood were just some of the band members throughout its long history as well as Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, Christine McVie, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer.

In 1998 Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Peter and Fleetwood Mac’s early years were celebrated at a recent gig at the London Palladium, attended by Mick Fleetwood, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as well as guitarists Jonny Lang and Andy Fairweather Low.

Peter Frampton shared:

Most sadly have lost one of the most tasteful guitar players ever I have always been a huge admirer of the great Peter Green may he rest in peace.

Whilst Mumford & Sons’ Winston Marshall added:

RIP Peter Green. #GOAT. Man of the world, oh well, albatross, need your love so bad. Some of my favorites songs and performances of all time. Thank you for the music (sic)

Peter is survived by his daughter, Rosebud Samuels-Greenbaum, who he had with ex-wife Jane Samuels.