Peter Green

By Martin Celmins

‘The definitive story of a great British rock enigma. This book does justice to a legend of the genre.’ Record Collector, 5*

Blues guitar great and Fleetwood Mac founder, Peter Green, was an enigma throughout his career. His innovative songwriting and unmistakeable voice shot Fleetwood Mac into the mainstream in 1969 with ‘Albatross’, ‘Man of the World’, and ‘Oh Well’. But in May 1970, he turned his back on stardom and quit the band.

Written by Green’s associate and friend, this biography - first published in 1995, now fully revised and updated - challenges the accepted narrative about why he left the band, and what happened next. It tracks every stage of Green’s career, from his semi-pro years playing bass to his rise to fame in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac. It also takes a closer look at Green’s solo material and the personal trauma that saw him hit the headlines.

This edition covers his return to the stage in 1996 with Peter Green Splinter Group and how his final band, Peter Green & Friends, was formed. It also covers the last years of his life and includes new, unseen photographs.

'Equally mixing triumph and tragedy, the saga of Peter Green is the story of the haunted genius of British blues' 4* Shindig!

'An essential read for anyone with an interest in Fleetwood Mac guitarist and the culture around rock stars of the '60s and '70s.  A forensically detailed look at Peter Green’s career and musical output' Louder than War

Publication Date: 13.02.25
ISBN: 9781915841599
Extent: 304 pages
Format: Paperback

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