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Aug 5, 2021 · Home ›. Artists ›. Guitarists. Living Legend: Don Peake. Michael Ross. August 5, 2021. Don Peake wields one of his longtime companions, the Gibson ES-335 model. Photo courtesy of Don Peake. The Wrecking Crew guitarist played with the Everly Brothers, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, and many more.
D on 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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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. Composer: The People Under the Stairs. Prolific and versatile musician Donald Geoffrey Peake was born on June 7, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. Peake began his long and distinguished music career in 1961 as a lead guitarist for the Everly Brothers.
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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 Rig...
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Sep 25, 2023 · He honed his skills as a guitarist and composer, leading him to become one of the most respected figures in the industry. Throughout his illustrious career, Peake has worked with renowned artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, and Lionel Richie, to name just a few.
Don Peake (I) Composer. Music Department. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Prolific and versatile musician Donald Geoffrey Peake was born on June 7, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. Peake began his long and distinguished music career in 1961 as a lead guitarist for the Everly Brothers.
