His guitar playing was original and unique. Peter was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. The Peter Green Estate commented: “Peter’s contribution to the blues and rock music genres as a brilliant musician, guitarist, songwriter and vocalist is well established worldwide. With estimates starting at the accessible price point of £150, this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Peter Green’s legacy.” This sale is a celebration of his love for the guitar, with a number of different makes and models, for enthusiasts and career musicians. Even when out of the limelight, the tributes paid to his playing throughout his lifetime continued to highlight his reputation and the esteem his fellow artists held him in. Leading the sale will be Peter Green handwritten lyrics for the Fleetwood Mac hit Man Of The World, which has an estimate of £40,000-£60,000.ĭirector of Bonhams Popular Culture Department Katherine Schofield said: “Peter Green was one of the greatest guitarists. Together with his treasured guitars, the sale comprises several important handwritten lyrics and some of his psychedelic sketches in a dedicated online-only Bonhams sale running from June 16-28. This impressive collection of individual items will be offered from his estate for the first time. During his lifetime Green amassed more than 150 guitars, as well as amps, pedals and other equipment. Despite leaving Fleetwood Mac in 1970, Green’s pioneering talents gained him a legion of faithful fans, including the likes of fellow legendary guitarists Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Kirk Hammett, David Gilmour and Noel Gallagher. LONDON – As a founding member of the seminal rock band Fleetwood Mac – and the genius behind the hits Albatross, Black Magic Woman, and Man of the World – Peter Green (1946-2020) is still widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of all time. Left to right: a National Duolian Style-O acoustic guitar, 1931, estimated at £3,000-£5,000 Peter Green (illustrative only photo credit: Ross Halfin) a Fender Stratocaster USA custom shop Relic electric guitar, 1999, estimated at £5,000-£6,000.
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