Peter Green: Founder of Fleetwood Mac

Blues guitar great and Fleetwood Mac founder, Peter Green, remained an enigma throughout his influential career. His innovative songwriting and instantly recognisable voice propelled Fleetwood Mac into the mainstream in 1969 with timeless hits like "Albatross," "Man of the World," and "Oh Well." Yet, at the peak of their success in May 1970, he famously turned his back on stardom and quit the band, leaving a void that would shape their future.

Written by Green's close associate and friend, Martin Celmins, this biography – first published in 1995 and now fully revised and updated – dares to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding his departure from Fleetwood Mac and the subsequent years. Celmins meticulously tracks every stage of Green's musical journey, from his early semi-professional years playing bass to his rapid ascent to fame within John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and the meteoric rise of Fleetwood Mac under his leadership.

Crucially, this biography delves deeper into Green's often-overlooked solo material and the profound personal trauma that tragically saw him become tabloid headlines. This updated edition comprehensively covers his return to the stage in 1996 with the Peter Green Splinter Group and the formation of his final band, Peter Green & Friends. Furthermore, it sensitively chronicles the last years of his life and includes poignant new, previously unseen photographs, offering a more complete and intimate portrait of the man behind the legendary music.

Celmins' authorised biography provides a nuanced and compelling account, offering fresh perspectives and challenging long-held assumptions about one of British blues rock's most complex and revered figures. This revised edition serves as a definitive and moving tribute to Peter Green's extraordinary talent and the often-turbulent path of his remarkable life. It's an essential read for any fan of Fleetwood Mac, British blues, and the enduring power of musical genius.