PETE ANTELL
Genres: Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

As a young recording artist/guitarist for United Artists, Verve, and Dot Records, Peter Antonio's early career was dedicated to writing hits, producing bands and solo artists, and performing internationally. His recording of the guitar instrumental "Stampede", conceived with Scarlets' band member John Sanzone in 1959, and which is possibly the first "Surf Guitar" record ever (look out Dick Dale!), has been covered by over twelve artists to date, and still counting! Peter became "Pete Antell" while still a teenager and joined the group "The Chants". With their MGM Records hit, "Respectable" they embarked on a European tour, playing in St. Moritz for Jackie Kennedy and in Italy for concerts and television engagements. Recording in Milan, Italy as "Pete Antell and The American Twisters" he had hits on Vedette Records with producer Armando Sciascia, and was featured in the Italian film, "Mondo Caldo di Notte." Upon returning to the States, Pete and drummer read more...