Peter Green

Peter Green co-founded Fleetwood Mac along with Mick Fleetwood and was the drummer in the band around 1967. Green was a guitarist and lived a prosperous life till he passed away at age 73. Peter Green was the core foundation of the band. He was an integral part of the band’s success and music. While Green was in the band, they released great albums of three and made chart-topping hits including, Black Magic Woman and Oh Well. 

Due to pressure of fame and mental instability, it was best for him to leave the band. Reportedly, he suffered from schizophrenia and spent the majority of his time in hospitals around the 70s. He has honored a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside McVie and Fleetwood as well as Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Jeremy Spencer, and so much more who joined Fleetwood Mac after Green’s departure.