Original Fleetwood Mac Member Bob Welch R.I.P

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This incident occoured just hours ago.


Jun 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville police say Bob Welch, a former member of Fleetwood Mac who also had a solo career, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 65.

Police spokesman Don Aaron said Welch was found dead with a chest wound by his wife at their Nashville home around 12:15 p.m. Thursday.

Welch was a guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974. He formed the British rock group Paris in 1976, and had hits including "Sentimental Lady" in 1977 and "Ebony Eyes" in 1978.

Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham did backing vocals on "Sentimental Lady."

Aaron said Welch apparently had had health issues recently. He said a suicide note was left

Bob was 65 and would have been 66 on July 31st.

For the record Bob's U.S. Hits were

1978
Sentimental Lady #8
Ebony Eyes #14
Hot Love,Cold World #31

1979
Precious Love #19


Thanks for the music Bob,may you rest in Peace.