- Left the band Fleetwood Mac to pursue other interests. He would later be replaced by former Chicken Shack vocalist, Christine McVie, who was a devout fan of the band.
- These days, Peter Green is regarded as one of the finest blues guitarists in music history.
- Suffered from mental illness for years, at one point abandoning his guitars and becoming a grave-digger. Re-emerged in the 1990s, after he stopped taking the medications he'd long been on as a patient.
- Came from a working-class family in the East end of London.
- Founding member and original lead guitarist with Fleetwood Mac. Their name originated as an instrumental song, featuring his favorite drummer and bassist, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, then became the name of the band.
- He is perhaps best-remembered for his instrumental, "Albatross", which was Fleetwood Mac's only number one hit in the UK.
- Carlos Santana's band Santana had a big hit with their Latin-tinged cover-version of "Black Magic Woman", composed by Green. He and Carlos Santana were friends, and admirers of each other's guitar playing.
- Fleetwood Mac was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6608 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Was the main driving force behind Fleetwood Mac during the period he was in the band.
- His song "Man of the World" was covered by Marillion frontman Steve Hogarth and "The H Band", on the album "Live Spirit: Live Body", released 2002.
- Developed his craft as a guitarist when he replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers group.
- The documentary, "Man of the World" is an authorized tribute to Peter Green.
- Before leaving Fleetwood Mac in 1970, the band performed three gigs at the Boston Tea Party in February of that year. The resulting recordings of these gigs, reveals some of Green's finest playing.
- The band's self-titled album, released in 1968, was recorded fairly rapidly. During the recording sessions, the first or second take of each song would usually be the one to feature on the album.
- Green's biographer claims he spent many weeks in gaining the guitarist's confidence before he agreed to allow his biography to be written.
- His next album after leaving Fleetwood Mac, was completely different in terms of style. Released at the end of 1970 as "End of the Game," it was an instrumental L.P which combined the likes of blues, jazz, funky rock etc.
- Claims his long term memory has been affected after his years of ill health.
- Upon making his debut with Fleetwood Mac in 1967, Peter Green was approached by Eric Clapton who commented upon his dress sense. Being attired in white T shirt and dark jeans when flower power was all the rage, Clapton told Green he would get nowhere being dressed as he was.
- Had a blazing row with Fleetwood Mac manager Clifford Adams, following Green's discovery that his money hadn't been donated to charity as per his instructions.
- Was most unhappy at being asked to fill in for Jeremy Spencer after he had left Fleetwood Mac in 1971. However, Peter Green agreed to the request and proceeded to play a live version of Black Magic Woman which lasted four hours. Most of the fans stayed the whole time.
- Was a big influence upon blues/rock guitarist Gary Moore.
- A tribute album for Peter Green was recorded by Gary Moore, titled "Blues for Greeny.".
- In the early 1970s, Green sold his cherished Les Paul Gibson guitar to Gary Moore.
- Before becoming a guitarist full time, Peter Green was a bassist for a short time.
- Was verbally abused in the early days of being Eric Clapton's successor in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. The fans eventually accepted Green, on the strength of his skills as a guitarist.
- Was a guest musician on the Fleetwood Mac album, "Tusk.".
- The source of Green's eventual breakdown, can be traced to an incident in Germany in early 1970 and which involved the use of hard narcotics.
- After Jeremy Spencer quit the band in 1971, Peter Green agreed to replace him for just one concert. He finished the proceedings by playing a version of "Black Magic Woman" which lasted a total of four hours.
- Met John McVie and Mick Fleetwood during their time with John Mayall.
- "Then Play On" was his final album as leader/member of Fleetwood Mac.
- During 1969, Green began to reject his Jewish faith by dressing in long gowns and wearing a crucifix.
- In his early years, he refused to work on Saturdays, the Jewish day of rest.
- Peter Green began to experiment and to branch out, regarding music style. Starting Fleetwood Mac off as a straight blues band, a more rock sound began to be blended into the music. This was courtesy of Green's guidance.
- When he began achieving mainstream success in 1969, Green became increasingly uncomfortable with the idea of fame and making considerable sums of money. He proceeded to give away most of his earnings.
- His state of mind began to be reflected in some of the lyrics of his songs.
- These days, Peter Green declines to be interviewed and usually maintains a low profile.
- He was mostly absent from the music industry from 1970 until 1996.
- While doing a kibbutz he considered joining the Palestine Liberation Organization.
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