Remembering Guitar Hero Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac

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Start date Jul 27, 2020
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The discussion highlights the legacy of Peter Green, the influential guitarist and founder of Fleetwood Mac, emphasizing his innovative contributions to music, particularly in the blues genre. Participants reflect on Green's early work with the Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac, expressing admiration for his talent while lamenting the impact of substance abuse on his life and career. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding the personal struggles faced by artists and the potential consequences of drug use on their creativity and longevity in the music industry.

Jul 27, 2020

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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/peter-green-fleetwood-mac-guitar-hero-1034049/

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Jul 27, 2020

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One of those innovators and another artist who should have avoided drugs like the plague.
RIP

Jul 30, 2020

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pinball1970 said:

should have avoided drugs

I listened to the Bluesbreakers, and early Fleetwood Mac for years but I never knew anything about their personal lives until the last few days.

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