Died On This Date (January 3, 2012) Bob Weston / Played Guitar In Fleetwood Mac
themusicsover Bob Weston
November 1, 1947 – January 3, 2012
Bob Weston was a British guitarist and songwriter who is perhaps best remembered for his time with Fleetwood Mac. Brought on as a replacement for Danny Kirwin in 1972. He played and sang on the band’s Penguin and Mystery To Me albums. He also shared writing credits on a few songs. During the band’s 1973 tour, Mick Fleetwood learned that Weston had been carrying on an affair with his wife, Jenny Boyd so the tour imploded, Weston was fired, and the band went on hiatus. Some have speculated that if it weren’t for this event and the turmoil that followed, Fleetwood Mac may have never included Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham who were brought on after Bob Welch quit. Weston went on to record a handful of solo albums and played on releases by the likes of Murray Head, Long John Baldry, and Sandy Denny. Bob Weston died of gastric intestinal hemorrhage and other health related issues on January 3, 2012. He was 64.
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