Peter Oxley

Peter Oxley
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar
Years active 1975–1998
Labels Mushroom
Closer
Phantom
Shock
Mighty Boy
Associated acts Wooden Horse
Jerry and the Jets
Golden Syrup
Shy Impostors
The Sunnyboys
The Sparklers
Dopplegangers
Flathead
Website Sunnyboys Official website

Peter Oxley was the bass player for 1980s Australian pop-rock band The Sunnyboys.[1][2]

He is credited with writing two songs with The Sunnyboys: "The Stooge"[3] (from the 1984 album Get Some Fun) and "You Don't Need Me"[4] (from the 1983 album Individuals). He also co-wrote "Let You Go", from the group's 1981 self-titled debut album - with his brother Jeremy.[5]

The older brother of Sunnyboys front man Jeremy Oxley, Peter later teamed with their sister Melanie Oxley in her band The Sparklers.[1][2] Peter lives in Newtown, Sydney, working at the gourmet pizza restaurant he owns and manages.

Contents

Discography

Albums with (The Sunnyboys : 1980–84, 92 & 98)

Albums with (The Sparklers : 1985-1989)

References

  1. ^ a b Magnus Holmgren, ed. "Sunnyboys". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. http://hem2.passagen.se/honga/database/o/oxleyjeremy.html. Retrieved 22 March 2010. 
  2. ^ a b Nimmervoll, Ed. "Peter Oxley". Howlspace. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. http://www.howlspace.com.au/whoswho/PHPMuso.php?categorywho=musos&userasks=44441. Retrieved 22 March 2010. 
  3. ^ ""Stooge" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/worksearch.axd?q=The%20Stooge. Retrieved 23 March 2010. 
  4. ^ ""You Don't Need Me" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/worksearch.axd?q=You%20Don't%20Need%20Me. Retrieved 23 March 2010. 
  5. ^ ""Let You Go" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/worksearch.axd?q=Let%20You%20Go. Retrieved 23 March 2010.