Peter Green

The Profile

British guitarist and singer-songwriter, Peter Green co-founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 and wrote classics such as Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, Man of the World, and The Green Manalishi. His expressive tone and melodic sense shaped British blues-rock. After struggles with mental health, he returned with solo work and later led the Peter Green Splinter Group.

Replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers; founded Fleetwood Mac; authored Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, Man of the World, The Green Manalishi. The End of the Game (1970) is celebrated for its hallucinatory, improvisational psychedelia; In the Skies (1979) marked a comeback featuring Snowy White, Peter Bardens, and Reg Isidore. Reviews highlight LSD-era atmospheres, wah-heavy guitar, and tracks like Bottoms Up, Descending Scale, and A Fool No More.

Three DeBaser reviews dive into Peter Green’s solo work. The End of the Game is praised as a hallucinatory, jungle-sounding psychedelic statement. In the Skies marks a warmly received return, mixing intimate blues with more commercial moments and notable guests. Context ties back to Fleetwood Mac, the Bluesbreakers, and turbulent years. Overall sentiment: admiring and intense.