Danny Kirwan -

Behind the brilliance, Kirwan was a fragile soul. Colleagues described him as "nervous and shy," carrying emotional baggage that the grueling lifestyle of an international touring band only made heavier.

: A co-written favorite that became a staple of their live shows. The Shadow of "The Curse" Danny Kirwan

Things came to a tragic head in 1972 during a US tour. In a fit of rage before a show, Kirwan smashed his beloved Gibson Les Paul and refused to go on stage, heckling his own bandmates from the audience instead. He was fired shortly after, marking the beginning of a decades-long struggle with mental health and alcoholism. Obscurity and Grace Category Archives: Danny Kirwan - Fleetwood Mac UK Behind the brilliance, Kirwan was a fragile soul