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When Aynsley Dunbar left John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers to form Faces with Jeff Beck and a young singer named Rod Stewart, guitarist Eric Clapton suggested drummer Mick Fleetwood as a replacement. Clapton then asked Peter Green to fill in for him for a few gigs with The Bluesbreakers. When Clapton left the band, Mayall hired Peter Green as his full-time guitarist. He was so happy with Peter’s contributions to the band, he rewarded his new guitarist with some studio time to record his own songs. Peter, along with Fleetwood, second guitarist Jeremy Spencer and bassist John McVie, recorded those songs and decided to form their own band. Peter had written an instrumental as a tribute to this small group’s rhythm section. The song was called “Fleetwood Mac” and he chose to give the new band that name as well. McVie, however, decided to stay with the security of The Bluesbreakers instead of venturing into the unknown territory of a new, unproven band. Peter signed another bass player and performed as “Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac featuring Jeremy Spencer.” Soon, McVie relented and joined, flattered by the inclusion of his name as part of the band name. Peter stayed with Fleetwood Mac for three albums before relinquishing the role of band leader to Mick Fleetwood. Peter appeared — uncredited — on two subsequent Fleetwood Mac Albums.
Peter passed away on July 25, 2020 at the age of 73.