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Peter Black

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About Me


Myspace Image HelpBIO.Peter Black is a phenomenal singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. His musical influences are eclectic, and deep layers of timbres and textures are a hallmark of his arrangements, and orchestrations. Peter is also an in-demand re-mixer and producer/ songwriter with a client list that spans generations of musical excellence. From Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendrix and Stanley Turrentine, to Jill Scott, Brian Mcknight, John Sykes and Darius Rucker etc...Born in the South Side of Chicago, Peter became an only child when his twin died at birth. His mother was a teacher and an outstanding musician who started young Peter on the piano at age 3. He was introduced to the guitar at age 15, and working professionally by 16 in blues clubs.At age 18, Peter ventured into the Chicago recording scene as a keyboard player, and his first session, JM Silks “Music is the Key” , became an international hit. Peter went on to play on most of Chicago's successful "House music" records, which lead to many other opportunities, including executive positions at two major labels.Peter has been a featured guest artist and writer on many other projects. His composition "Motor Bike" was featured in the Olson Twins motion picture "Passport to Paris". Most recently he performed on the Hidden Beach Records "Unwrapped" - Volumes 2, 3 and 4" with a stellar cast of musicians. He is currently featured on Jill Scotts' grammy winning "Collaborations" bonus c.d.. ..

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Member Since: 7/7/2006
Band Website: hiddenbeach.com
Band Members: Me and Cutie Pie. Free Myspace Cursors
Influences: Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Janice Ian,The Police, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Woody Guthrie, Prince, Hendrix, The Gershwin brothers, The (Louie's) Armstrong and Prima, Glen Miller, Allison Krause and Union station, Keb Mo, Shawn Colvin, Jennifer Holiday, Sheryl Crow, Andreas Vollenwieder, Gino Vanelli, The Beatles, E.L.O., Led Zepplin, Terry Jacks, James taylor, Bread, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Smith, Mothers Finest, The Mighty E.W.F., The Emotions, Parliment/Funkedelic, Ernie Isley, Confunktion, Lakeside, Enchantment, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Steely Dan, Peabo Bryson, Boston, Judas Preist, Ac Dc, THe Scorpions, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Angel City, Loverboy, Howard Jones, Chic, Bobby Blue Bland, Stevie ray Vaughn, Paco DeLucia, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Al green. James Cleaveland, Andrae Crouch, Rance Allen, Dan Fogerty,The Winans, U2, Stevie Winwood, Frank Sinatra, Babyface, Van Halen, Kenny Loggins, Jeff Lorber, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Peter Sellers, Steven Wright, Moms Mabley, and Mr Ken Chaney.Peter doing covers of a few of his favorite songs.Slippin AwayWrong Again(vamp)Voices in the Wind .. width="425" height="350" ..Mama's AvalonOrdinary Man(vamp)
Sounds Like: Everything. Not derivitive, not eclectic, RESPECTFUL. I'm proud of my influences, and I want the world to know it.
Record Label: Hidden Beach/Universal
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Hmmmm....

it takes one to know one. i’ll make that clear first. most people are a little crazy. we all delude ourselves to some degree. but some, like me, get carried away. we sink too far into ourselves....
Posted by Peter Black on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:09:00 PST

last night.

i had a relaxed attitude last night. i was sick, and distressed, but somehow at peace. i attracted so much positive energy that i was able to overcome. i had an appearance at quite an event. only had ...
Posted by Peter Black on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:37:00 PST

Capital Punishment. what do you think?

"an eye for an eye" is the basis for the legal president used for the death penalty here in the USA . i haven’t made up my mind about it. but, a sociopath screaming his/her intent to kill again,...
Posted by Peter Black on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:15:00 PST

good news.

two of my best friends reconnected after a year and a half apart. the best news i've ever recieved. in my life Nothing has been more important than personal relationships. love bettween real friends c...
Posted by Peter Black on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:57:00 PST

the "biz"

i've been playing one instrument or another since i was 3. i decided to do this as a career at 16 years old. the game was changing at that time. a shift from traditional instruments, and live players,...
Posted by Peter Black on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:17:00 PST

commitment and uncertainty

Real commitment is based on belief. A certain amount of faith is nessasary as well. Because, inevitably ones commitment will be tested. "Checks and Balances" must be regularly observed and evaluated t...
Posted by Peter Black on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:03:00 PST

Juliette’s question....

here it is.... Hi, I just received your add request. I am honored! I love the music on your page. I would really like to know was it hard for you to get started in this business. I am hitting a lot of...
Posted by Peter Black on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:59:00 PST

fathers day.

my father was the kindest man i've ever met. but he was a terribly troubled person, consumed with his own problems, he was no father. more of a freind. he rarely lived with me and my ma, and made no r...
Posted by Peter Black on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:38:00 PST

today... was a good day.

i watched two kids take their 1st step into manhood.... responsibility. my housemate has 2 kids. and 2 dogs. his life is in turmoil because of a divorce proceeding. his youngest doesnt understand comp...
Posted by Peter Black on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:10:00 PST

frustration

have you ever accepted a small act of kindness and subsequently been bent over backwards in return? like being carried across the street without asking, and then charged an enormous toll? have you eve...
Posted by Peter Black on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:51:00 PST