Bob Welch

There have been more than 40 of these outside projects, which deepen and add to the band's legacy.

Rockers Ronnie Montrose and Bob Welch were two of the name musicians who died this past year, and sadly both did so by taking their own lives. Initially reports suggested that Montrose passed away in March after a battle with cancer, but in April a family friend issued a statement revealing that the Montrose guitarist died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Last week it was reported that former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch took his own life, we now have learned a little more behind that sad and dramatic action.

The death of guitarist Bob Welch Thursday (June 7) came as a shock, especially to his onetime Fleetwood Mac bandmate Mick Fleetwood.

Stevie Nicks has expressed her sadness and surprise at reports that her former Fleetwood Mac alumnus Bob Welch died yesterday (June 7), calling the news "devastating."

The death of former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch has left the music world in mourning. The musician was discovered dead in his Nashville home today (June 7) from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

Early Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch was found dead Thursday afternoon (June 7) from what police are describing as a self-inflicted gun shot wound. According to the Associated Press, the 65-year-old Welch shot himself in the chest inside his Nashville-area home.