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Peter Green was a legendary British guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the founder of Fleetwood Mac. His soulful blues playing and heartfelt songwriting helped shape the sound of modern blues rock.
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Peter Green wrote and recorded the Fleetwood Mac song 'Black Magic Woman' in 1968, two years before Santana turned it into an international hit.
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Q:What was Peter Green's birth name?
A:Peter Greenbaum.
Born Peter Greenbaum in London in 1946, he shortened his name to Peter Green early in his career. His Jewish heritage and working-class background helped shape his grounded, blues-driven musical perspective.
Q:When did Peter Green form Fleetwood Mac?
A:In 1967.
Peter Green founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 with Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer. The band began as a blues outfit before evolving into one of rock’s most successful groups.
Peter Green Fact Sheet
Born

Peter Allen Greenbaum was born in on October 29, 1946.

DiedJuly 25, 2020
GroupsFleetwood Mac
Top Albums

In the Skies (1979), Little Dreamer (1980), The End of the Game (1970), Kolors (1983), Whatcha Gonna Do? (1981), White Sky (1982).

Top Songs

Slabo Day (1979), A Fool No More (1979), In the Skies (1979), Apostle (1979), Tribal Dance (1979), Just for You (1979), Born Under a Bad Sign (1980), Man Of The World (1994), Seven Stars (1979), Proud Pinto (1979).

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