Mykesbass Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just heard Peter Green has gone. He was still hugely talented despite all the damage when I met and worked with him and the fabulous @mybass late 90s early 2000s. Died peacefully in his sleep aged 73. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 How desperately sad. The finest blues guitarist the UK produced. IMHO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 .... and originally, one of 'us'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Sad, but not surprised. When I saw him at the Union Chapel about 10 years ago he was then the same age that I am now, i.e. 63. I like to think that I can pass for mid-50s. Peter could have passed even then for mid-70s, barely able to stand up, quite unable to solo. An enormous loss. I'll raise a glass to him this evening. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 RIP Peter, another legend passes 😑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Sad, but not surprised. When I saw him at the Union Chapel about 10 years ago he was then the same age that I am now, i.e. 63. I like to think that I can pass for mid-50s. Peter could have passed even then for mid-70s, barely able to stand up, quite unable to solo. An enormous loss. I'll raise a glass to him this evening. Yes, wasn't in the best of physical health when I worked with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53539989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeJayW Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very sad to hear this. At his peak his playing was sublime and he was a very humble man. RIP Peter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 One of the greats, for me. Playing, singing, tremendous songs too. And that tone....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very sad news. In various bands Peter Green was a major part of the sound track to my youth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 No!! tim smith and Peter green in one week! both will be in excellent company - genii together. thank you for the music. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 He sadly wasn't a well man for a very long time. McVie always said he wasn't the same person after being spiked with LSD back in the 60s. I saw him not long after he first resurfaced after being away a long long time. He was rusty and a little confused but could still deliver that distinctive tone. His rhythm section that night in a tiny club was Cozy Powell and Neil Murray. Slightly surreal. RIP Man of the World. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Another joining the great gig in the sky... RIP that man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 A sad loss, although as noted above the real loss was a long time ago. Such a distinctive and influential sound. "Loved Another Woman" is one of our band standards and will be even more poignant now. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenolive Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very sad news , one of my all time favourite guitar players , I too shall raise a glass to the legend 🥃 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 So sorry to hear this. His playing and his atmospheric instrumentals made me shiver. What a sound he had. RIP Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Sad news. I live a few roads away from him and he could often be seen walking about locally just down by the sea front. According to others, although he was a person of few words, he seemed to be happy and enjoying a quite life. Also, I believe some of his family and children live in the area as well, so he wasn't living a secluded life. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 With any luck he'll be sitting down having a jam with Danny Kirwin right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Japhet said: With any luck he'll be sitting down having a jam with Danny Kirwin right now. With the first Fleetwood Mac bass player, Bob Brunning too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 For anybody who ever doubted his genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 When I heard this yesterday it really upset me and I didn't really know why !!, maybe because of the his musical life panned out, love his guitar playing, singing and songwriting, such a loss, been playing his early Fleetwood Mac stuff since I heard the news. RIP Peter Green John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 That his guitar playing was superlative is pretty much a given. But for me half the pleasure of listening to him was his voice. He really seemed to have sadness oozing out of every pore when playing and singing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 One of my favourite songs to noodle over in a quiet moment is Peter Green's Need Your Love So Bad. I just find it one of the most relaxing tunes to play and listen too. Sad times RIP Mr Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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