10 Most Underrated Guitarists Of All Time
5. Peter Green
If you ever feel hard done by, just think of poor Peter Green. Somehow in 2022 Fleetwood Mac are more popular than they’ve been in decades, but scant few of their new generation of fans will have any awareness of the London bluesman who led their first iteration.
The band (briefly known as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac - his name above the title) were key players in the British blues explosion of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Alongside the band’s bedrock Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, Green saw his band reach significant success, with Green-penned tracks like “Albatross” and particularly “Black Magic Woman” finding significant success.
Green suffered significant mental health issues as the ‘70s wore on, and in quick succession he left Fleetwood Mac and entered therapy. He worked occasionally and was venerated in certain circles, but either couldn’t or didn’t want to reignite a full-time music career.
While the shiny pop of Buckingham/Nicks era Mac is the more radio friendly crowd, the soulful, inventive blues of the late Peter Green should be required listening for those discovering the band today.