Only now heard of Peter Green's death after returning from another day dealing with the contents of my late mother's house. Now I'm doubly sad.
Peter was one of the greatest blues guitartists of all time. BB King said that he was the only other blues player who could make him sweat.
I've admired Peter Green's playing since first hearing 'The Supernatural' when he was with John Mayall. His work on the first Fleetwood Mac albums was outstanding and his version of 'Need Your Love So Bad' was soulful and showcased his heartfelt vocals. 'Man Of The World', 'The Green Manalishi' and 'Albatross' were all classic tracks which I loved back in the day.
In the late 1960s I saw Peter play with the original Fleetwood Mac at a pub just outside of Bradford. I went with fellow Global Village member Alan Quinn. I think Global Village drummer Bryan Holden may have come with us too. There was no stage at the pub and Fleetwood Mac set up on the floor, the same level as the standing audience. I stood just a couple of feet away from Peter and his playing was a revelation. I leaned so much about feel in that hour or so of witnessing him play.
All that was before Peter's mental health condition kicked in and there were many 'wilderness' years ahead. Thankfully, Peter eventually returned to live performance but still seemed somewhat fragile.
He was 73, only a year and a bit older than myself. It saddens me so much that we're losing an entire generation of great musicians at such an alarming rate. Rest in peace and God speed Peter.
Very sad. For a few years he was touched with genius - one of the best blues guitarists ever, but also a fantastic writer of very varied songs.
Knowing that he knew what was happening to him, "Green Manalishi" still gives me the chills, every time. And the first part of "Oh Well" is one of my absolute favourites - killer riff, smart lyrics, and a great performance. The John Mayall "Hard Road" album shows him more than capable of stepping into Clapton's shoes.
Saw him once at the Royal Albert Hall, with Splinter Group, and it was clear then that he was a shadow of his former self. May also have seen him at my local hall in the late 80s, but I later discovered that there was also a fake "Peter Green" doing the rounds - so who knows?
So sad. Amazing guitarist, and songwriter. RIP Man of the World x
play loud
Sad news I really liked the Peter Green Fleetwood Mac period.
Only now heard of Peter Green's death after returning from another day dealing with the contents of my late mother's house. Now I'm doubly sad.
Peter was one of the greatest blues guitartists of all time. BB King said that he was the only other blues player who could make him sweat.
I've admired Peter Green's playing since first hearing 'The Supernatural' when he was with John Mayall. His work on the first Fleetwood Mac albums was outstanding and his version of 'Need Your Love So Bad' was soulful and showcased his heartfelt vocals. 'Man Of The World', 'The Green Manalishi' and 'Albatross' were all classic tracks which I loved back in the day.
In the late 1960s I saw Peter play with the original Fleetwood Mac at a pub just outside of Bradford. I went with fellow Global Village member Alan Quinn. I think Global Village drummer Bryan Holden may have come with us too. There was no stage at the pub and Fleetwood Mac set up on the floor, the same level as the standing audience. I stood just a couple of feet away from Peter and his playing was a revelation. I leaned so much about feel in that hour or so of witnessing him play.
All that was before Peter's mental health condition kicked in and there were many 'wilderness' years ahead. Thankfully, Peter eventually returned to live performance but still seemed somewhat fragile.
He was 73, only a year and a bit older than myself. It saddens me so much that we're losing an entire generation of great musicians at such an alarming rate. Rest in peace and God speed Peter.
Very sad. For a few years he was touched with genius - one of the best blues guitarists ever, but also a fantastic writer of very varied songs.
Knowing that he knew what was happening to him, "Green Manalishi" still gives me the chills, every time. And the first part of "Oh Well" is one of my absolute favourites - killer riff, smart lyrics, and a great performance. The John Mayall "Hard Road" album shows him more than capable of stepping into Clapton's shoes.
Saw him once at the Royal Albert Hall, with Splinter Group, and it was clear then that he was a shadow of his former self. May also have seen him at my local hall in the late 80s, but I later discovered that there was also a fake "Peter Green" doing the rounds - so who knows?
Blues for Greeny tonight :(
He was an amazing and interesting talent and he also had great singing voice as well.
omg end of a legend but his music plays on ..really sad news damn