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Who Played Guitar on Oh Well?

Published in Fleetwood Mac Guitarists 1 min read

On Fleetwood Mac's iconic song Oh Well, the guitar parts were primarily handled by Peter Green and Danny Kirwan.

Guitarists Featured on "Oh Well"

The distinct guitar work on Oh Well showcased the talents of two key members of Fleetwood Mac during the song's creation.

  • Peter Green: As a co-founder of Fleetwood Mac and a highly acclaimed blues guitarist, Peter Green was central to the sound and composition of Oh Well. He often described the song's unique two-part structure as representing his own musical extremes.
  • Danny Kirwan: A fellow guitarist within Fleetwood Mac, Danny Kirwan contributed significantly to the song's guitar arrangements, performing alongside Green.

It's notable that Jeremy Spencer, another prominent guitarist in Fleetwood Mac at the time, was not featured on guitar for Part 1 of Oh Well. The guitar contributions for this section of the song came exclusively from Peter Green and Danny Kirwan. The song is renowned for its two contrasting sections, each offering a distinct musical feel.