Jimi75
June 20th, 2007, 06:13 AM
Hey,
Just found some minutes to type in a few words on Peter Green the great British guitar player who cofounded Fleetwood Mac. I must have been around 21-22 when I was told that I should take care of Mr Green and his brother in law as both were to come to Germany to attend a Fender showcase. I was pretty nervous, because I knew that Peter Green was said to be one of the greatest white blues guitarist of all time - everybody loved him, from B.B. to Albert King, from Clapton to Gary Moore - but this guy had also his issues, so I didn't know what I had to expect. Peter was a very quite guy, but once you gave him the right bait, he started talking about "back in the days" which was of course wonderful. He told me about how he gave that Les Paul to Gary Moore and that this guitar had its own soul. His brother in law was an adequate rhythm guitarist who kind of took care of Peter.
To make a long story short, we played about 6-7 sessions, all blues based. Peter played guitar and harmonica and only then I understood what it was what people said about Peter. This guy had so much blues and the lines he played were so authentic and melodic. No matter which amp we gave him to play through, he had his own sound going own. The audiences were stunned.
The most funny experience with Peter:
Peter asked me to get him a coffe.
So I went to the VIP lounge and get a black coffe and a coke for me.
Put the beverages in front of us on a table that was equipped with milk and sugar and so on.
As coke and coffe look the same, Peter put milk in my coke.
I was too young and to shy to say something, so he picked up the cup and took a sip.
Guess what he said.....
"You Germans really know how to make a good coffe - although this one is pretty cold!"
Best moment:
Playing Albatross together with Peter in front of about 600 people.
So far from my side and keep in mind, checking some of Peter's stuff is always well. His phrasing remains untouchable and unique.
Jimi
Just found some minutes to type in a few words on Peter Green the great British guitar player who cofounded Fleetwood Mac. I must have been around 21-22 when I was told that I should take care of Mr Green and his brother in law as both were to come to Germany to attend a Fender showcase. I was pretty nervous, because I knew that Peter Green was said to be one of the greatest white blues guitarist of all time - everybody loved him, from B.B. to Albert King, from Clapton to Gary Moore - but this guy had also his issues, so I didn't know what I had to expect. Peter was a very quite guy, but once you gave him the right bait, he started talking about "back in the days" which was of course wonderful. He told me about how he gave that Les Paul to Gary Moore and that this guitar had its own soul. His brother in law was an adequate rhythm guitarist who kind of took care of Peter.
To make a long story short, we played about 6-7 sessions, all blues based. Peter played guitar and harmonica and only then I understood what it was what people said about Peter. This guy had so much blues and the lines he played were so authentic and melodic. No matter which amp we gave him to play through, he had his own sound going own. The audiences were stunned.
The most funny experience with Peter:
Peter asked me to get him a coffe.
So I went to the VIP lounge and get a black coffe and a coke for me.
Put the beverages in front of us on a table that was equipped with milk and sugar and so on.
As coke and coffe look the same, Peter put milk in my coke.
I was too young and to shy to say something, so he picked up the cup and took a sip.
Guess what he said.....
"You Germans really know how to make a good coffe - although this one is pretty cold!"
Best moment:
Playing Albatross together with Peter in front of about 600 people.
So far from my side and keep in mind, checking some of Peter's stuff is always well. His phrasing remains untouchable and unique.
Jimi