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    Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Weston dies at 64

    LONDON (AP) — Bob Weston, a British guitarist who played with Fleetwood Mac, has died aged 64.

    Police say Weston's body was found in his north London home on Tuesday after neighbors raised the alarm.

    Police said Friday that his death was not being treated as suspicious. An autopsy revealed the causes of death as gastric intestinal hemorrhage, cirrhosis of the liver and throat problems.

    Weston joined Fleetwood Mac in 1972 as replacement for Danny Kirwan, and played on the band's albums "Penguin" and "Mystery to Me."

    But during an American tour the next year, Mick Fleetwood discovered Weston was having an affair with his wife, Jenny Boyd. Weston was fired.

    He released several solo albums and played with musicians including Long John Baldry, Murray Head, Sandy Denny and Steve Marriott.

    He is survived by a brother.

     

    98 comments

    • David M  •  Terre Haute, Indiana  •  4 mths ago
      The pre-Buckingham/Nicks Fleetwood Mac is highly underrated, almost like two completely different bands in a sense. Peter Green and Danny Kirwan could outplay 99% of the guitarists out there today. They could literally make their guitars sing. "Albatross" and "My Dream" are two of my very favorite tracks.
      • Jack 4 mths ago
        "Underrated" by who? That's a first.
      • David M 4 mths ago
        Well, perhaps "underrated" wasn't the proper term to use. It's just that most people I know are much more familiar with the Buckingham/Nicks-era Fleetwood Mac and are totally unaware of the fantastic music they made prior to that.
    • Illegal Aliens are ILLEGA ...  •  4 mths ago
      Never a fan, but at least they played instruments themselves, not like today's crappy music. RIP
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        There are two completely different Fleetwood Mac bands that most are not aware of. I found the blues version of the band before Stevie Nick & Lindsay Buckingham entered the picture to have some decent tunes.
      • Eric 4 mths ago
        I'm pretty sure most of what is put out these days shouldn't be considered music...
    • Dr. Bob  •  Fort Lauderdale, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      As a jazz musician, I paid little attention to pop music from decades ago. But, compared to the crap being promoted these days, those guys were musical angels. It least they could sing in tune, actually play their instruments, and dressed for the gig.
      • bob 4 mths ago
        I'm with you Dr. Bob
    • Jim S.  •  4 mths ago
      Thanks for your contribution, Bob. I always thought this era of Fleetwood Mac (with Bob Welch on vocals) was very underrated. If you've heard "Hypnotized" then you know what I mean.
    • fantumofthewinds  •  Altus, Oklahoma  •  4 mths ago
      music that Im sure most of us grew up with .. you will be missed
    • Aero.s.babe  •  Greenville, South Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      You guy's need to add a picture !!!!!
      • John 4 mths ago
        Pictures are very expensive and hard to find. I wish there was a place you could easily find them- perhaps some sort of electronic device... hmmmm
      • dominodave 4 mths ago
        I heard of that thing. Sounded like moogle, foogle, doogle.
      • CCrowns1 4 mths ago
        Thought I was asking too much.....because of course everyone knows what he looks like.
    • Domino  •  Center Moriches, New York  •  4 mths ago
      When it was music Fleetwood Mac. One of the best bands thats was ever put together. Bob Weston good guitar player. You have taken your music to the next level. May you rest in peace.
      • Emily 4 mths ago
        good reply!
    • Lance  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      RIP Bob and I pray for your family for their lost.
    • CriticalMass  •  Bellevue, Washington  •  4 mths ago
      Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll... This story has it all. RIP...
    • Woman  •  4 mths ago
      "Don't ask me what I think of you. I might not give the answer that you want me to."

      And part 2 is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.
    • Jack  •  4 mths ago
      Peter Green WAS Fleetwood Mac, but it's sad to see so many of the guys from the early days in the band dead or doing poorly. Look at Danny too who seemed to have so much going for him at such a young age. He and Peter both went off the bend in a big way. Now this. Sad.
    • mel  •  4 mths ago
      R.I.P Bob Weston, one of the best guitar players!
    • Lance  •  4 mths ago
      Never butter another man's biscuit....
    • Shawn Robicheaux  •  4 mths ago
      R.I.P. BOB
    • Emily  •  4 mths ago
      Great Great music by the group ....may you rest in Peace, bob!
    • John B  •  4 mths ago
      Great on the guitar! I think the life style took it's toll. RIP
    • Jack MeHoff  •  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  •  4 mths ago
      God bless your soul! Fleetwood Mac was the best - great songs and beautiful women!
    • Schmegma  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  4 mths ago
      Seems like a dream, got me hypnotized
    • anonymous  •  4 mths ago
      I love the Mac but mostly with Peter Green. One of the greatest white blues bands ever
    • emiltrees  •  Chico, California  •  4 mths ago
      negative comments on a great musician. Most of you boneheads don't even know who he was. Fame in rock and roll is dangerous but he didn't overdose, he died of overdrinking most likely. But he made it to 64 and that is OK. How old do you want to be when you die?
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