Pete Greenwood
| Pete Greenwood | |
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 Photo by Paul Kelly | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
June 23, 1980 Morley, Leeds, UK |
| Origin | London, UK |
| Genres | folk rock, blues, americana, acoustic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, double bass, harmonica, strings, keyboards |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Heavenly Records (UK), DELL’ORSO Records (UK), Graveface Records (USA), Redbricks Recordings (UK) |
| Associated acts | The See See (current), Mojave 3 (Session tour), Starsailor (session tour), Loose Salute (former) |
| Website | Official Site, , , , |
| Members |
The See See (London) |
Pete Greenwood (born June 23, 1980) is a British singer-songwriter . He plays in the psych rock band The See See. His previous country rock band was the Loose Salute.[1] He toured in Mojave 3 and Starsailor. Greenwood was born in Morley, Leeds, England and grew up in Headingley.
Career
Pete Greenwood
Pete Greenwood started playing guitar in pubs in South London, began singing, and then attended Goldsmiths, University of London for a degree in music.[1] Encouraged by his professor Pete Astor,[1] he wrote his first two songs there – “Any Given Day” and “Bats Over Barstow”.
Mojave 3 invited him on tour and he came back to a record deal with Heavenly Recordings. The album ‘’Sirens” resulted, earning him four stars and Debut of the Month August 2008 in Uncut Magazine. “Sirens” also made UNCUT’s Top 50 list for 2008 year.[2]
Toured USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, UK.
Bands
- The Loose Salute (2003-2006)
- Mojave 3 (Session 2004-2005)
- Starsailor (Session 2008-2009)
- The See See (current)
Discography
- Tuned To Love – The Loose Salute Graveface Records (USA) and Heavenly Recordings (UK) (2007)
- Late Morning Light – The See See DELL’ORSO Records (UK) (2007)
- Fountayne Mountain – The See See DELL’ORSO Records (UK) (2012)
- Sirens – Pete Greenwood Heavenly Recordings (UK) (2008)
- Beauceron - Pete Greenwood Unreleased as of 2012 Stephen Cracknell producer
Singles
- “Up the Hill/ Citadel Shuffel” The See See (2008) (Great Pop Supplement)
- “Keep Your Head/ Clap Your Hands” The See See (2009) (Great Pop Supplement)
- “Mary Soul” The See See (2010) (Great Pop Supplement)
- “Shake A Chain” The See See (2010) (Great Pop Supplement)
- “Heavy Eva/ Bats Over Barstow” Pete Greenwood (2007) (Great Pop Supplement)
- “Penny Dreadful” Pete Greenwood (2009) (Redbrick Recordings, Heavenly Recordings)
- “Sirens” Pete Greenwood (2008) (Digital)
- “The 88” Pete Greenwood (2009) (Limited Split single with Doves)
- “Songs from Bone Hill” (2009) (Unreleased Live B- Sides, Covers)
Compilations
- Rough Trade Psych Folk Comp
- MOJO White Album Recovered – Pete Greenwood “Savoy Shuffle” (George Harrison)
- Bob’s Folk Show: Live Sessions Volume 1 “The 88” – Pete Greenwood
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lester, Paul (23 June 2008). "Pete Greenwood". Guardian (UK).
- ↑ Mulvay, John (January 2009). "Uncut Review of the Year, 2008". Uncut.