Blues guitar great and Fleetwood Mac founder, Peter Green, was an enigma throughout his career. His innovative songwriting and unmistakeable voice shot Fleetwood Mac into the mainstream in 1969 with ‘Albatross’, ‘Man of the World’, and ‘Oh Well’. But in May 1970, he turned his back on stardom and quit the band.

Written by Green’s associate and friend, this biography - first published in 1995, now fully revised and updated - challenges the accepted narrative about why he left the band, and what happened next. It tracks every stage of Green’s career, from his semi-pro years playing bass to his rise to fame in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac. It also takes a closer look at Green’s solo material and the personal trauma that saw him hit the headlines.

This edition covers his return to the stage in 1996 with Peter Green Splinter Group and how his final band, Peter Green & Friends, was formed. It also covers the last years of his life and includes new, unseen photographs.

"The definitive story of a great rock enigma. This book does justice to a legend of the genre." Record Collector, 5*

Green is the story of the haunted genius of British blues" Shindig!

"An essential read for anyone with an interest in Fleetwood Mac guitarist and the culture around rock stars of the '60s and '70s. A forensically detailed look at Peter Green's career and musical output" Louder than War

Martin Celmins is a musician, journalist and writer. His books include the authorised biography of British blues artist Duster Bennett, Jumping at Shadows, and the official illustrated The Book of Orange. He has written extensive liner notes for Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac CDs, and has contributed features to national press titles including The Sunday Telegraph. B.B. King was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer.