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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.

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at the age of 73.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerPeter Green, who cofounded Fleetwood Mac and led it through its early, blues-based years, has died at age 73, his solicitors have confirmed.The statement from Swan Turton solicitors said: “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”.Guitarist Green formed Fleetwood Mac with drummer Mick Fleetwood in London in 1967.

Also Read: Black List 2019: Films on Fleetwood Mac, Barron Trump, Nicolas Cage Among List of Best Unproduced ScriptsNonetheless, he had a lasting influence on the band and its early days — even as Danny Kirwan joined as a third guitarist in 1968.

Chris Morris Music ReporterPeter Green, founder of Fleetwood Mac and the band’s widely admired guitarist and vocalist in its early years before drug abuse and mental illness foreshortened his career, has died.

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died. He was 73.

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Peter Green, one of the founding members of the beloved group Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 73.

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at the age of 73.His family have confirmed his death in a statement released by solicitors Swan Turton, who are acting on their behalf.“It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep,” the statement read.

Some perfect lockdown listening

The revolving bill of special guests took turns to cover Fleetwood Mac classics.

This comes as the band announced festival cancellations.

Steven Tyler has been photographed in London ahead of his performance at a gig celebrating the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder Peter Green.