'Rest in Peace Bob Welch… Just read about it,' wrote Joe. 'RIP Bob Welch Fleetwood Mac are and will always be one of the greatest bands of all time,' wrote Charlie.

On Twitter, many users are posting their grief over Welch's death. 'He was an amazing guitar player - he was funny, sweet - and he was smart - I'm so very sorry for his family and for the family of Fleetwood Mac - so, so sad,' she added. Welch suffered unspecified health problems in recent years, and little is known surrounding his apparent suicide.ĭespite his having left Fleetwood Mac, singer in the group Steve Nicks released a statement: 'The death of Bob Welch is devastating … I had many great times with him after Lindsey joined Fleetwood Mac.' I wanted to travel the world and have adventures.' 'I just wanted to play guitar in a good band,' said the musician. In a past interview with The Tennessean in 2003, Welch divulged he never thought his career would come as far as it did. The guitarist then went on to write songs and record several hits during his solo career in the 1970s. They saw hit songs such as 'Sentimental Lady' and 'Ebony Eyes.' Top 10 singles including 'Dreams' and 'Don't Stop.'Īfter his three-year stint with Fleetwood Mac, Welch formed the rock group Paris in 1976. It was then that Fleetwood Mac produced four U.S. When he resigned, the group added members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Welch was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971-1974. 'The police are investigating it as a suicide, and there was no evidence of foul play,' said Arron, according to Reuters. Thursday, according to police spokesperson Son Aaron. The 66-year-old was found by his wife at their home in south Nashville, Tennessee around 12:15 p.m.

Facebook Twitter Email Print Img No-img Menu Whatsapp Google Reddit Digg Stumbleupon Linkedin Comment 0įormer guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac Bob Welch died Thursday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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