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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.
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.
- January 1, 1
- Composer, Music Department, Actor
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Don Peake
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.
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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.
- June 7, 1940
Aug 16, 2022 · Learn how Don Peake, a guitar legend and session musician, created a groundbreaking and unsettling score for Wes Craven's 1977 horror film. Discover his use of The Beam, quarter tone strings, and other experimental techniques to enhance the film's tone and atmosphere.
