Peter Green: Sixties guitar hero and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac

• Peter Green was a founder of Fleetwood Mac and was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his era before becoming a tragic casualty of the rock world, beset by drug problems and mental illness.He has died at the age of 73. Swan Turton, a law firm representing his family, announced the death in a statement. Further information, including the exact date, place and cause of death, was not released.