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Aug 5, 2021 · Don Peake played with the Everly Brothers, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, and many more. He shares stories of hanging with Elvis, the Beatles, and the Stones, and how he created iconic guitar parts for Phil Spector and Motown.
Aug 14, 2019 · Don Peake is one of the most recorded guitar players of all time. He played on "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by The Righteous Brothers, all of the early ...
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In 1961 Peake's professional career began as lead guitarist with The Everly Brothers. at the age of 21, playing in the U.S. and Europe for two years. Peake returned to Los Angeles to establish himself as a recording musican and played on many of the legendary recordings under Phil Spector's production including The Righteous Brothers' Ike & Tina Tu...
With Jermaine Jackson 1. FrontiersMotown 1978 – Arranger 2. Let's Get SeriousMotown 1980 Album – Arranger With Gloria Gaynor 1. Love TracksPolydor 1978 – Arranger With The Monkees 1. More of the Monkees] Colgems 1967 – Guitar, Arranger With Minnie Riperton 1. Stay In Love (Album) Epic 1977– Arranger With Barry White 1. The Love Unlimited Orchestra ...
Films Scored by Don Peake: 1. Frankie and Johnny Are Married Director: Michael Pressman 2. A Fare To Remember Starring Malcom Jamal Warner, Challen Cates, John Ratzenberger. Director: Jim Yukich 3. The People Under the Stairs Universal Pictures / Director: Wes Craven 4. Hard Justice Starring David Bradley New Line Pictures / Director: Greg Yaitanes...
Don Peake is a versatile and prolific musician who played guitar for many famous artists and composed scores for horror movies and TV shows. He was born in 1940 in Los Angeles and studied with Barney Kessel, Howard Roberts, and Joe Pass.
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Don Peake is a multi-talented musician who has worked as a guitarist, arranger, record producer, and film music composer. Starting his professional musical career as a guitarist in 1961, Peake's talent was recognized early when he toured as lead guitarist with the Everly Brothers at the age of 21, playing in the U.S. and Europe for two years.
Knight Rider composer and music legend Don Peake graciously shares his memories from his work on Knight Rider. This conversation took place on September 17th...
Don Peake is a prolific and versatile musician who played guitar for many famous artists and arranged and composed for films and TV shows. He was a member of the Wrecking Crew and worked with Wes Craven on several horror movies.
