Discover 18 intriguing facts about Peter Green, a legendary musician and founder of Fleetwood Mac. From his early influences to his unique playing style, delve into the life and career of this enigmatic artist. Explore his impact on the music industry, his collaborations, and the enduring legacy he left behind. Uncover rare insights and untold stories about Peter Green in this captivating collection of fan facts.
“Jimmy Page said of Peter Green,”He was the best out of all of us (British guitarist of the 60’s) He was the best guitar player, the best singer, and the best song writer.”
Writer/Composer of “Black Magic Woman” which Santana a couple yrs. later recorded a was a big hit
He also happened to be the finest blues player to come from the British Isles.
He was first a bass player.
He played at a free concert in Sheffield’s Weston Park
He was a close friend of Duster Bennett
“He had a unique tone — he accidentally put the pickup on his Gibson Les Paul backwards, after taking it off to clean it, but kept it because he loved the sound.” (Via Rolling Stone)
He used to jam with Hendrix and Hendrix would stop to watch him play,Green said he also let him touch his hair.
BB King actually said- “On a cold evening, Peter was the only one who lent me a sweater.” The original quote was distorted over the years…
Outsold the Beatles in UK in 1969
He worked as butcher and was great at job
he liked crispy bacon
He didn’t like people born in sign of Taurus and Bob Welch.
The pickups in his les paul were backward to give his unique out of phase tone
He was the best fretboard economist of all times.
he was rated number 58 on the all time great list (Rolling Stone) …#3 all time great list (Mojo Magazine)
B.B. King once said Green “has the sweetest tone I ever heard. He was the only one who gave me the cold sweats.”
His “Albatross” inspired the Beatles’ “Sun King”.