Stevie Nicks And Others Pay Tribute To Peter Green

On July 25th, Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green peacefully passed away in his sleep at the age of 73. His family made the announcement early yesterday.

Rest In Peace To Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder, Peter Green. 1946-2020. #RIP pic.twitter.com/XSRV3SquiI

— Classic Rock In Pics (@crockpics) July 25, 2020

Mick Fleetwood, who also co-founded the band, expressed his sadness to Rolling Stone saying, ” We did good, and trailblazed one hell of a musical road for so many to enjoy. God speed to you, my dearest friend.”

Mick Fleetwood: “Losing Peter Green is monumental” https://t.co/2xiJjxU1lu

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 25, 2020

Stevie Nicks also shared a heartfelt message to Peter Green, along with many other musicians feeling his immediate absence.

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— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) July 26, 2020

Peter Green, composer of the most incredibly beautiful haunting songs has passed on from this world.
He couldn’t handle the intensity of the music industry & left the band before they rocketed to global super stardom.
What a beautiful legacy of songs he’s left behind..
RIP sir. pic.twitter.com/XEzfWB3lDo

— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) July 26, 2020

RIP #PeterGreen amazing ‘ 60’s guitarist B B King said out of all the British blues guitar players of the 60s and early 70s he was the only one who gave him chills! Praise indeed…

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) July 25, 2020

Rest In Peace, Peter Green, CO-Founder of the original blues based Fleetwood Mac – Listen!!! https://t.co/OvsFLA8iWI

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) July 25, 2020

Green was named one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all-time in 2015 by Rolling Stone, and Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1998. RIP Peter Green.

Inductee Peter Green co-founded @fleetwoodmac & shaped their sound w/ his fluid blues guitar, gravelly vocals & evocative songwriting on hits like “Oh Well” & “Black Magic Woman.” His impact has endured, inspiring many Inductees from B.B. King to Eric Clapton to Kirk Hammett. pic.twitter.com/kt6ZZbD58E

— Rock Hall (@rockhall) July 26, 2020