He is best known playing with Johnny Kidd & The Pirates and Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. No cause of death was given, but Green spent … Perhaps one of the most influential guitarists to hail from the 1960s, his remarkable playing-style helped shape the careers of such artists as The Who's Pete Townshend and Dr. Feelgood's Wilko Johnson. He died on January 11, 2010 in Ilford, Essex, England. No cause of death was given, but Green spent time in hospital last year with a suspected kidney problem. Mick Green performing at the Half Moon, Putney, 2007 (Photo: Alan Mothersole) Mick was the guitarist in The Pirates - whose logo is, yes, the skull and crossbones - … The guitarist Mick Green, who has died aged 65, played a pivotal role in the development of British rock, although he was never a household name. On meeting, Page told Johnson, “We’re both got the same hero”. Green began his career playing with Johnny… Mick Green [1] died he was 65, Green was an English rock and roll guitarist. Mick Green is one of the most self-effacing guitar legends in rock & roll. He was an actor, known for Raspberry Ripple (2007), Jukebox Heroes (2001) and Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club (1999). Memorials in Mick's memory may be directed to the Stead Family Children's Hospital, … Mick Green was born on February 22, 1944 in Matlock, Derbyshire, England as Michael Robert Green. Green’s death was revealed on the guitarist’s website by his son, Brad. Mick Green, Actor: Raspberry Ripple. (22 February 1944 – 11 January 2010)He was born Michael Robert Green,[2] in Matlock, Derbyshire. This, of course, was Mick Green. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dave Green. Mick Green, lead guitarist for The Pirates, died on January 11 at age 65.

Rock Musician. Classic Rock magazine is reporting that Mick Green, legendary lead guitarist for The Pirates, died yesterday (January 11) at age 65.. Green’s death was revealed on the guitarist’s website by his son, Brad. Rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Mick Green who played with Paul McCartney and Van Morrison has died aged 65. When Mick Green died just before his 66th birthday in January 2010, Wilco Johnson wanted to get Jimmy Page involved with Green’s memorial concert at the 100 Club in London. Mr Green began his career playing with ‘60s band Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. The guitarist Mick Green didn't like to boast about his prowess as an instrumentalist, yet he was one of the most influential musicians to come out of the British Isles in the early 1960s.