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Big Pete Pearson
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Big Pete Pearson



PHOENIX, Arizona
United States

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Last Login:  6/8/2009
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Member Since10/19/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.bigpetepearson.net
Band MembersBig Pete Pearson - Vocals Chris from Davenport, IA - lead guitar Tehani - keyboards Thomas "Freight Train" Walker - Drums Terry "T.D." - Bass
InfluencesB. B. King, Albert King, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Junior Parker, Big Joe Turner, Lowell Fulson
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Record LabelBlue Witch
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Big Pete Pearson
Big Pete Pearson is Arizona's King of the Blues. He has ruled the Phoenix blues bars since the late 1950's. His physical stature and overwhelmingly strong voice command attention. Off stage, Pete can be found with a snifter of Christian Brothers brandy in hand as he joyously greets his many fans. He is a father figure to many local bluesmen and blueswomen who have cut their teeth playing in his band. Though highly regarded locally, Big Pete's greatness is still one of Arizona's best kept secrets. Today, you'll find Big Pete backed by four of the nation's finest young blues entertainers. Each is a master blues musician. Born in Jamaica on October 4, 1936, Big Pete landed in Phoenix by way of Austin, Texas. He was raised by his grandparents in St. John's, a Baptist community just outside Austin. His grandfather was a minister and his grandmother ran a local mission. "I kinda got on my own at an early age and I was into music full force. I've always loved music," Pete says. His grandparents arranged for piano lessons. "I despised the piano, but I took lessons anyway because it was music and I didn't care." He eventually learned how to play guitar and bass. "My grandma was the one who taught me to use my voice," Pete says. She would sit me down and teach me how I should express my words. She told me, "When you hit a high note, you turn it loose...you bring it from here'"..he rubs his ample belly. He was known as L.P. Pearson in Austin and played his first gig at age 9 at the Triple J, a local beer joint. His grandparents thought he was playing guitar and singing with a spiritual group at the church. Big Pete was a regular at the juke joints on the east side of Austin such as The Victory Grill, Charlie's Playhouse, Big Mary's Bar & Grille, Ernie's Chicken Shack and Sam's Showcase. "Playing in the jukes was dangerous, dangerous, man, real dangerous," says Pete. "But I played them anyway and those were my up days." Pete played the three string bass with the Jets, fronted by Blues Boy Hubbard, and frequently sat in with T.D. Bell and the Cadillacs. Big Pete's cousin is the famous W.C Clark. Pete was a major influence to his now famous cousin W.C. Clark, who said in an interview: "I had a cousin -- I've got a cousin -- Big Pete Pearson. He was my biggest influence. He was already singing the blues, and playing the blues, and he got me into it. I followed in his footsteps. He's still going, and I am, too." W.C. adds, "Big Pete is a man that has a lot of little boy in him and is so full of jolly." Big Pete first came to Phoenix in the late 1950's and settled in the mid 60's. The late Duke Draper gave Big Pete his first gig in the desert. Big Pete went on to join and record with Jimmy Knight and the Knights of Rhythm. These vintage sides though never issued should see the light of day on a Phoenix R&B anthology that is forthcoming on the German Bear Family label. From the 1970's on, Big Pete fronted a number of bands with a variety of names~~Driving Wheel, The Detroit Blues Band and the Blues Sevilles. His bands not only maintained Pete's high blues stature but would be both a camp for experienced veterans and a training ground for up and comers. Band alumni include saxophonists Bernard Williams (of Dyke And The Blazers fame), Bob Tate, Fred Robinson and Emerson Carruthers, guitarist T.D. Bell, Lucius Parr, Scotty Spenner and Tommy Dukes, harmonicist Bob Corritore, keyboardist Dr. Fish and drummers Elmer Scott and Delmar Stewart, to name a few. Big Pete has worked with blue legends Ray Charles, BB King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and others.

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Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ

Slick Nickel Band  Yuma AZ



Mar 6 2010 10:01 AM

Hi....Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site for a visit.       Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.
 
 
If you'd like to know a little more about our band, Slick Nickel, go to www.slicknickelyumaaz.com and hey, if you've got a minute, check out our CD,  "MAGIC"  at www.cdbaby.com/cd/slicknickel     We appreciate your support.
 
 
Here's hoping you have a fantastic week.  Come back and visit again.
 
 

 
PROPERTY SIX

PROPERTY SIX
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Feb 18 2010 11:24 PM

P6 stoppin by to let you know the 3rd annual SMOKE PHATTIES DAY is right around the corner! Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, DGAF with Queen Esther & many more at The Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe, AZ. Saturday March 13th - All Ages - 6pm
MEET SEN DOG AT SUBURBAN UNDERGROUND CLOTHING X-TREME
MEET DGAF AND QUEEN ESTHER AT IT'S ALL GOODZ TEMPE
Check the fliers for all details.
Hit us up for tickets & info!
GET YOUR GREEN TICKET TODAY!





Bryant-Stevens Band

Bryant-Stevens Band



Feb 16 2010 3:31 AM

Thanks for the add!

Blastzone Arizona Offices

Blastzone Arizona



Feb 3 2010 5:17 PM

Welcome to the Arizona office of Blastzone Entertainment. Blastzone is commited to offering bands that are talented and worthy of attention but, would not otherwise be given the chance by the large corporate music industry, a chance to have their music be made worldwide through distribution. In the last ten years the music business has changed dramatically now making it possible to have your CDs sent out to retailers without the need for a record label. Blastzone Entertainment is a path to which good bands can now have their music sitting next to bands like Metallica in the music section of retailers worldwide. If you are a band or artist that feels that you are better than just being the "weekend warrior bar room hero", send us a message and we will get to you the details of taking your act to the next level.
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Linda Marie



Feb 1 2010 12:38 PM

thanks for addin me back Pete!
Heavy Manic Souls

Heavy Manic Souls



Jan 16 2010 3:34 AM

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M. Giulia

M. Giulia



Dec 27 2009 12:01 AM

Happy Holidays !

MG


 

WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



Dec 12 2009 11:12 AM


Hello
  many thanks from France
for the add  it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

Friendships

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MONICA DUPONT

MONICA DUPONT



Dec 9 2009 10:02 PM




HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY !!!

Love and peace from Monica, Gary Novak & Ron Thompson




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CDROM2GO.com

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Dec 9 2009 9:52 PM

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Dec 7 2009 5:46 PM


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Dec 3 2009 9:48 AM

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Nov 30 2009 10:05 PM

Come check out Ladiebug's birthday show on December 4th...GREEN BUDS AND JAM 3!!! Featuring P6 with DJ Madd Rich from 101.5 JAMZ! This show WILL be a freakin' blast! Tickets are buy one get one free! Check the flyer for details. See ya there!



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Oh, and for those of you who aren't in AZ...stop by and leave us some love! We love to hear from all you crazy cats out there in MySpace land...ONELOVE
PROPERTY SIX

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Oct 16 2009 11:23 AM


What's up!? Just wanted to let you know what was going on with P6! Our 9th anniversary show is this Halloween! We will be playing with Bulletboys (Smooth Up in Ya back from the 80's!), Bionic Jive (AZ's resident old-school rap/rock soldiers!) and more at The Platinum Club inside Skye.





Also we're finally recording new tracks! Keep an eye out in November for our 2 track EP featuring songs off our upcoming new album "The New Amerikan Idols." Thanks for being our friend and don't be afraid to leave some love for us...Ladiebug and the rest of the band always like to make a personal response ;-) OneLove Sixers!!!

-PROPERTY SIX-
Mark Burrell

Mark Burrell



Sep 1 2009 7:23 AM

Hi Pete  keep the Blues happenin babyhttp://myspace.com/harmonicawoody
MR. BLUTONE

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Aug 15 2009 9:43 AM


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Phoenix Music Awards

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Aug 9 2009 7:51 PM



We still have a few categories open for submission.  Check our page AND this video.

One AZ band to perform @ the 19th Annual LA Music Awards11.20.09
PROPERTY SIX

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Jul 15 2009 5:39 PM

P6 came by to show sum luv & see wuts up wit ya!!
JULY 17TH AT CHASER'S: PROPERTY SIX AND MORE!

Property Six is playing at Chaser's July 17th.
8005 E Roosevelt St. Scottsdale, AZ
for tix & info
Call (623) 418-6413
or just hit us up Come out support & be apart of the best PARTY in the valley & dopest live show!
One Luv!
Phoenix Music Awards

Phoenix Music Awards



Jun 19 2009 3:38 AM

All AZ bands are eligible.  Please read our page carefully for info on our submission process.

One AZ band to perform @ the 19th Annual LA Music Awards11.20.09

Mondegreen

Mondegreen



Jun 9 2009 8:33 AM

Small Blues Trap

Small Blues Trap



May 27 2009 10:03 AM

Paul Karapiperis - "Fifteen Raindrops In An Ocean Of Blues Tales"

CD available at  www.cdbaby.com/cd/karapiperis

..PAUL KARAPIPERIS: Fifteen Raindrops In An Ocean Of
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Mondegreen

Mondegreen



May 14 2009 8:10 PM

Our drummer(dk.strickler) is throwing this party. Hope you'll show some support! :)

thx,
Mondegreen

Mondegreen

Mondegreen



May 13 2009 11:42 PM

Our drummer(dk.strickler) is throwing this party. Show some support! :)

thx,
Mondegreen

PROPERTY SIX

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May 5 2009 10:00 PM

P6 came by to show sum luv & see wuts up wit ya!!
The BOOK SIGNING with Scott Von Heldt the new guitarist for Brian HEAD Welch author of the newly released book MIND OVER METAL
MOWER/SLOWER & Property Six Live
With
Silence Betrayed
Assaulted Pepper
Head Hurtz Monstarz
Flatline
Embers Rise
and more...
Friday May 7th & 8th @ CHASERS 8005 E. Rosevelt st. Scottsdale AZ. 85257 ALL AGES bar w/ID doors 6:30pm for tix & info (623) 418-6413
AZ's #1 Live show and best party in town!



PropertySix may 8th at the book signing with Scott Von Heldt





P6 and Scott Von Heldt from Brian HEAD Welch may 8th
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Smoking Obsidian Mirror

Smoking Obsidian Mirror



May 4 2009 3:39 PM

Pete---just heard some cuts from the new record last night. Sounds good !!! Best of everything to ya.

JR
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