Peter Green, born Peter Allen Greenbaum in 1946, was a renowned English blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder and original leader of Fleetwood Mac. After playing with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, he formed Fleetwood Mac in 1967, guiding the band to early success with hits like Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, The Green Manalishi, and Man of the World. Green played a significant role in the British blues revival, earning admiration from legends like Eric Clapton and B. B. King for his unique guitar tone and emotionally expressive style. Considered one of the finest guitarists of his era, he was ranked among the best by publications such as Mojo and Rolling Stone, with his instrumental work on The Supernatural especially celebrated.