Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died aged 73.
A statement on behalf of his family from his solicitors confirmed the news.
The statement from Swan Turton solicitors said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.
“A further statement will be provided in the coming days”.
Peter Green, who co-founded Fleetwood Mac in London in 1967, left the band, which is regarded as one of the best music groups of all time, decades ago.
Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac years ago
Peter, real name Peter Allen Greenbaum, left the band in the 1970s, as he struggled with mental health difficulties.
Green was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia a few years later and spent time in hospitals undergoing electro-convulsive therapy.
As a co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Green penned a number of Fleetwood Mac songs, which appeared in the singles charts.
Peter Green was responsible for a number of Fleetwod Mac’s biggest hits
Such tracks included: Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, The Green Malishi (Two-Pronged Crown) and Man of the World.
He starred in the beloved music group alongside Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, Christine McVie, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer.
Earlier this year, a large concert was held at the London Palladium, which celebrated the early years of Fleetwood Mac and Peter Green.
As well as Fleetwood, a number of other music artists performed, including Fleetwood, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and guitarists Jonny Lang and Andy Fairweather Low.
Tributes have been pouring in for Green on social media.
Fleetwood Mac were formed in the seventies
One devastated fan commented: “RIP Peter Green.”
While another paid tribute and said: “Simply the best. RIP Peter Green.”
A third added: “#PeterGreen was a true guitar and music genius who has inspired many musicians.
“Rest In Peace Peter, fly free Albatross, you will never be forgotten.”
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