

Peter was my greatest mentor and it gives me such joy to pay tribute to his incredible talent.

Legendary producer Glyn Johns joined as the executive sound producer and the house band featured Fleetwood himself along with Rick Vito, Andy Fairweather Low, Dave Bronze and Ricky Peterson.įleetwood, who curated the list of artists performing, said: “The concert is a celebration of those early blues days where we all began, and it’s important to recognize the profound impact Peter and the early Fleetwood Mac had on the world of music. The bill included Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Jonny Lang, Andy Fairweather Low, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Zak Starkey, Steven Tyler, Bill Wyman, Noel Gallagher, Pete Townshend, Neil Finn, Kirk Hammett and many more. Legendary drummer, Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green which was held on 25th February 2020 at the London, Palladium. We did good, and trail blazed one hell of a musical road for so many to enjoy. Founder of Fleetwood Mac (initially called Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac) which was named after a track he. Died: 25th July 2020 Canvey Island, Essex, England. Born: 29th October 1946 Bethnal Green, London, England. Profile: English guitarist, singer and songwriter. Peter Green has always been a modest man.That's why his group was named after two of its members, although venues tended to advertise their early appearances as by'Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac'.The magic that fell from his fingers in the songs collected here, he treated as a gift, a gift of which sometimes he felt unworthy to be custodian. Bob Brunning was their initial bassist, as John McVie initially refused. Peter Green (2) Real Name: Peter Allen Greenbaum. Fleetwood Mac was formed by Peter Green after leaving John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers in 1967, alongside his Bluesbreakers band-mate Mick Fleetwood. I thank you for asking me to be your drummer all those years ago. The Blues Era (19671970) From left to right: Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan, and Peter Green. I will miss you, but rest easy your music lives on. 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!!! 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.
