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Roddis Franklin "Pete" Drake (October 8, 1932 – July 29, 1988) was a Nashville-based American record producer and pedal steel guitar player. One of the most sought-after backup musicians of the 1960s, Drake played on such hits as Lynn Anderson 's " Rose Garden ", Charlie Rich 's " Behind Closed Doors ", Bob Dylan 's " Lay Lady Lay ", and ...
Pete Drake was a legendary steel guitar player, artist and producer in Nashville. During his four decades in the music industry, he worked with hundreds of with artists including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Peter Frampton, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley and Ernest Tubb - just to name a few!
May 22, 2013 · The timeless Pete Drake & his talking steel guitar with his rendition of "Forever".Great American music :)Creative Commons license.
Pete Drake was one of the busiest Music Men in “Music City” in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. His duties as a business executive, record producer and musician meant he was constantly on the go.
Jun 13, 2022 · On May 1, 2022, Pete Drake became the first pedal steel guitarist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Georgia native deserves such a high honor, if only for his matchless session...
Pedal steel guitarist Pete Drake left a lasting mark not only on country music, but also on rock, gospel, and folk music. He is the first steel guitarist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Stand by Your Man.” “Lay Lady Lay.” “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”
Pete’s Career Timeline. 1932 – Pete is born Roddis Franklin Drake in Augusta, Georgia. 1950 – After discovering the steel guitar on a trip to Nashville, Pete returned to Atlanta and built his own. 1953 – Pete becomes one of Atlanta’s first pedal steel guitarists.
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