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A figurehead in the British blues movement, Green inspired B. B. King to say, "He has the sweetest tone I ever heard; he was the only one who gave me the cold sweats." Green's playing was marked with a distinctive vibrato and economy of style, as well as a unique tone from his 1959 Gibson Les Paul.^[1] - a result of the guitar's neck pickup magnet being reversed to produce an 'out of phase' sound. He used a Fender Stratocaster on the track Albatross, and used a National resonator guitar on Oh Well Part I. The British blues is a type of blues music that originated in the late 1950s. ... B. B. King (born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925) is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. ... Vibrato is a musical effect where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound. ... The Gibson Les Paul is a solidbody electric guitar originally developed in the early 1950s. ... Stratocaster redirects here. ... Albatross is a guitar-based instrumental by Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in 1969. ... A modern tricone resonator guitar, with electric pickup Ellis 8 string baritone tricone resonator guitar guitar played by James Michael Thompson A resonator guitar or resophonic guitar is an acoustic guitar whose sound is produced by one or more metal cones (resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (guitar top/face). ...

Biography

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

Green played lead in Peter Bardens' band, Peter B's Looners, in 1966. After a three month stint, he had the opportunity to fill in for Eric Clapton in John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers for three gigs. Upon Clapton's permanent departure not long after, he was hired full-time. Peter Bardens (born June 19, 1944) was one of the founding members of the British progressive rock group Camel, playing keyboards. ... Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE[2] (born 30 March 1945) [3], nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... John Mayall and Paul Butterfield, 1967 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers are a pioneering English blues band, led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist John Mayall, OBE, that has included such luminaries as: Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce (both later in Cream), Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood (later all...

Green made his full album debut with the Bluesbreakers with A Hard Road. It featured two compositions by Green, "The Same Way" and "The Supernatural". The latter was one of Green's first extended instrumentals, which would soon become a trademark. A Hard Road is a 1967 Electric Blues album recorded by John Mayalls Bluesbreakers featuring Peter Green on lead guitar. ...

In 1967, Green decided to form his own blues band, and left Mayall's Bluesbreakers after appearing on just one album (just as Clapton had done).

Fleetwood Mac

The name of Green's new band was Fleetwood Mac. Originally billed as "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac"; it originated from the band's rhythm section that consisted of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. In the late 1970s the re-organised band topped the charts with mainstream pop/rock, but initially it was a straight-up blues-rock band playing blues classics and some original material. Green wrote the song "Black Magic Woman" that was eventually picked up by Santana. Green was the leader of the group throughout their initial period of success in the late 1960s, when their hits included "Oh Well", "Man of the World", "The Green Manalishi" and the British Charts #1 hit, "Albatross". Mick Fleetwood (born 24 June 1947) is an English musician best known for his role as the drummer with the rock and roll band Fleetwood Mac. ... John Graham McVie (born November 26, 1945) is best known as the bass guitarist in the rock group Fleetwood Mac. ... Blues-rock is a hybrid musical genre combining elements of the blues with rock and roll, with an emphasis on the electric guitar. ... Blues is a vocal and instrumental musical form which evolved from African American spirituals, shouts, work songs and chants and has its earliest stylistic roots in West Africa. ... Black Magic Woman is a song written by Peter Green that first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose (US) and The Pious Bird Of Good Omen (UK). ... For the Costa Rican soccer player, see Carlos Santana (footballer); for the Mexican academic, see Carlos Santana Morales. ... The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown) is a song written by Peter Green and recorded by Fleetwood Mac. ... Albatross is a guitar-based instrumental by Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in 1969. ...

Following the release of "Albatross" and consequent rise in fame, Green struggled spiritually with the band's success and being in the spotlight. While touring Europe and after a gig in Munich, Germany, Green went on a three day LSD fuelled binge. In his own words, he "went on a trip, and never came back". Albatross is a guitar-based instrumental by Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in 1969. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Munich: Frauenkirche and Town Hall steeple Munich (German: München pronunciation) is the state capital of the German Bundesland of Bavaria. ... Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly called LSD, LSD-25, or acid. ...

Communard Rainer Langhans mentions in his autobiography that he and Uschi Obermaier met Peter Green in Munich, where they invited him to their "High-Fish-Commune". They were not really interested in Peter Green. They just wanted to get in contact with Mick Taylor: Langhans and Obermaier wished to organize a "Bavarian Woodstock". They wanted Jimi Hendrix and "The Rolling Stones" to be the leading acts of their Bavarian open air festival. They needed the "Green God" just to get in contact with "The Rolling Stones" via Mick Taylor. Uschi Obermaier (September 24, 1946 in Munich, a. ... Michael Mick Kevin Taylor (born 17 January 1948 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire) is an English musician best known as a former guitarist for The Rolling Stones. ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... This article is about the rock band. ...

Green's personality changed drastically after the episode: he began wearing a robe, grew a beard, and wore a crucifix on his chest. His use of LSD may have been a contributing factor to his schizophrenia.^[2] He quit Fleetwood Mac in 1970, performing his final show as a member on 20 May 1970. He recorded a jam session The End Of The Game and faded into obscurity, taking on a succession of menial jobs. It was during this period that Green sold his trademark 1959 Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard to Irish guitarist Gary Moore. Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly called LSD, LSD-25, or acid. ... is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The End of the Game is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... For the former TV host, see Garry Moore. ...

Green had a brief reunion with Fleetwood Mac when Jeremy Spencer left the group (Green flew to the USA to help them complete the tour) and he was also an uncredited guest on their 1973 Penguin album on the track "Night Watch". He also appears on the track "Brown Eyes" from 1979's Tusk. Jeremy Spencer (born 4 July 1948, in Hartlepool, County Durham, England), is a musician, best known as one of Fleetwood Macs first guitarists, joining the band in July 1967. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Penguin is an album by British/American blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). ... Tusk was a double album released in 1979 (see 1979 in music) by Fleetwood Mac. ...

Mental illness

Green has been institutionalised in the past with psychological problems and he underwent electroconvulsive therapy in the mid-1970s. Many sources attest to his lethargic, trancelike state during this period.^[3] In 1977, he was arrested for threatening his accountant, Clifford Davis, with a rifle, but the exact circumstances are the subject of much speculation, the most popular being that Green wanted Davis to stop sending money to him.^[4] After this incident he was sent to a psychiatric institution in London. This was prior to his re-emergence as a recording artist with PVK Records in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He suffered a relapse in 1984 and effectively lived the life of a tramp-like recluse for six years until he was rescued by his brother Len and his wife, going to live with them in Great Yarmouth and regaining some of his former health and strength. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock, is a controversial psychiatric treatment in which seizures are induced with electricity for therapeutic effect. ... Clifford Davis is a British musician and record producer chiefly known for his time as manager of successful blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, from 1967 to 1974. ...

Resurgence

Urged by his family and friends to resume playing, he resurfaced in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a series of albums, including In the Skies, Little Dreamer and White Sky. Although of inconsistent quality, these albums nevertheless contained glimmers of Green's unique blues styling and signature sound. He was also an uncredited guest on "Brown Eyes", from the Fleetwood Mac album Tusk; contributed to "Rattlesnake Shake" and "Super Brains" on Mick Fleetwood's solo album, The Visitor. Despite some attempts by Gibson at a German trade show to start talks about producing a Peter Green signature Les Paul, Peter's instrument of choice at this time was in fact a Gibson 'Howard Roberts' Fusion, very often seen accompanying him on stage in recent years. This appears to be a great favourite of his. A 1990s comeback saw Green form the Peter Green Splinter Group, with the assistance of fellow musicians including Nigel Watson and Cozy Powell. The Splinter Group released nine albums between 1997 and 2003. It was in the latter part of this period that Peter picked up a black Gibson Les Paul again. ^[5] Peter signed and sold this ebony Les Paul. In The Skies is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... Little Dreamer is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... White Sky is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... Tusk was a double album released in 1979 (see 1979 in music) by Fleetwood Mac. ... The Peter Green Splinter Group was a band of guitarist and singer, Peter Green, of Buxton in Derbyshire. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

A tour was cancelled and recording of a new studio album stopped in early 2004, when Green left the band and moved to Sweden. Shortly thereafter he joined The British Blues All Stars, but their tour in 2005 was also cancelled. Green has said that the medication he takes to treat his psychological problems makes it hard for him to concentrate and saps his desire to pick up a guitar; whether there will be any more public ventures remains to be seen.

Discography

See also Fleetwood Mac discography.

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Albums

• The End of the Game
• In the Skies
• Little Dreamer
• Whatcha Gonna Do?
• White Sky
• Kolors
• A Case For The Blues (as Peter Green's Katmandu)

The End of the Game is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... In The Skies is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... Little Dreamer is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... Little Dreamer is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... White Sky is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ... Kolors is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967-70. ...

Solo compilations

• Blue Guitar (1981)
• Legend (1988)
• Backtrackin' (1990)
• A Rock Legend (1991)
• Last Train to San Antone (1992)
• Baby When the Sun Goes Down (1992)
• Collection (1993)
• Rock and Pop Legends (1995)
• Green And Guitar (1996)
• Bandit (1997)
• Blues for Dhyana (1998)
• Alone With The Blues (2000)
• The Clown (2001)
• A Fool No More (2001)
• Promised Land (2001)

Splinter Group albums

• Peter Green Splinter Group (1997 album)
• The Robert Johnson Songbook (1998 album)
• Soho Session (1999 album)
• Destiny Road (1999 album)
• Hot Foot Powder (2000 album)
• Time Traders (2001 album)
• Blues Don't Change (2001 album)
• Reaching The Cold 100 (2003 album)
• The Best Of Peter Green Splinter Group (2006 compilation)

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Guest contributions

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• A Hard Road (1967 album)
• John Mayall's Bluesbreakers With Paul Butterfield (1967 EP -45)
• Blues from Laurel Canyon (1968 album)
• Thru the Years (collection)
• Looking Back (collection)
• Along For The Ride (2003 album)

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• Eddie Boyd and His Blues Band featuring Peter Green (1967 album)
• 7936 South Rhodes (1968 album)

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• Smiling Like I'm Happy (1968 album)
• Bright Lights (1969 album)
• 12 Dbs (1970 album)
• Out in the Blue (1995 compilation)
• The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions (2005)

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• Long Overdue (1968 album)

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• The Biggest Thing Since Colossus (1969 album)
• Blues For Hippies/Bloody Murder (1972 EP)

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• Trackside Blues (1969 album)
• I Wish You Would (1970 album)

With Clifford Davis Clifford Davis is a British musician and record producer chiefly known for his time as manager of successful blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, from 1967 to 1974. ...

• Come On Down And Follow Me/Homework (1969 single)
• Man Of The World/Before The Beginning (1970 single)

With Jeremy Spencer Jeremy Spencer (born 4 July 1948, in Hartlepool, County Durham, England), is a musician, best known as one of Fleetwood Macs first guitarists, joining the band in July 1967. ...

• Jeremy Spencer (1970 album)

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• The Answer (1970 album)
• Write My Name In The Dust: The Anthology (2005 compilation)

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• Gass (1970 album)

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• Blue Memphis (1971 album)

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• B.B. King In London (1971 album)

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• Dave Kelly (1971 album)

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• Hold On It's Coming (1971 album)

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• 2 (1971 album)

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• From Now Until Then (1973 album)

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• Penguin (1973 album)
• Tusk (1979 album)

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• The Disappearing Boy (1980 album)

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• The Visitor (1981 album)

With Brian Knight

• A Dark Horse (1981 album)

With SAS Band

• SAS Band (1997 album)

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• Blues And Beyond (2001 album)

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• Next Wave (2002 album)

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• Up (2003 album)

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References

• Celmins, Martin (1995). Peter Green: Founder of Fleetwood Mac. Castle Communications. ISBN 1-898141-13-4. 

External links

• Peter Green Biography
• MusicChain - Peter Green
• Peter Green
• Another Peter Green Biography
• Peter Green's School