Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies aged 73

Fleetwood Mac’s original lead guitarist and vocalist Peter Green has died, aged 73, his family confirmed over the weekend.The band’s drummer and fellow co-founder Mick Fleetwood said in a statement: “For me, and every past and present member of Fleetwood Mac, losing Peter Green is monumental.

After working on three albums and writing some of the band's most renown tunes, including Albatross, Black Woman Magic, and Man of the World, Peter left the band in 1970. Over the years, Fleetwood Mac recruited artists Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and more.

The world of music has lost a legend. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Green has died at the age of 73.

Stevie Nicks paid tribute to Peter Green following the Fleetwood Mac co-founder's death on Saturday (July 25).

Peter Green‘s former Fleetwood Mac bandmates have led tributes to the influential guitarist and songwriter, after his death aged 73. He died peacefully in his sleep at home, his family said.The co-founder of the legendary group was described as “inspirational” and “one of the greats” by his peers.

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green, who has died aged 73.The co-founder of the legendary group was described as inspirational and “one of the greats”.Midge Ure, frontman of Ultravox and songwriter, tweeted: “One of the great ones gone. You taught me well.

Swan Turton, solicitors acting on behalf of his family, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep."A further statement will be provided in the coming days."Green, an influential blues rock guitarist, from Bethnal Green in east London, formed Fleetwood Mac with drummer Mick Fleetwood in the city in 1967.He left the band in 1970 as he struggled with mental health problems, before they became one of the

Musicians around the world are mourning the death of Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green. Green, who was 73, died in his sleep, his family confirmed in a statement released Saturday.

Peter Green, the influential blues rock guitarist and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, has died. He was 73.The musician's death was confirmed by his family members in a statement shared with the BBC.“It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.

Fleetwood Mac, has died. He was 73.«It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep,» the statement from Swan Turton law firm confirmed to multipleoutlets.

Fleetwood Mac with drummer Mick Fleetwood in London after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - filling in for Eric Clapton.Green and Fleetwood wanted John McVie to join the group on bass, and named the band Fleetwood Mac to entice him - a strategy that was ultimately successful.Under his direction, the band produced three albums and a series of well-loved tracks including Black Magic Woman and Oh Well.Green left Fleetwood Mac after a final performance in 1970 as he struggled with mental

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green has died at age 73, the Associated Press reported on Saturday, citing a statement from Green’s lawyers.