The Mid-Wests Pete Schlegel is the story of a farm boy's dream come true. Raised on a Paulding, Ohio dairy farm, Pete listened to country radio shows while milking the cows. As a fourth grader, he received a guitar from his dad. That simple gift a long time ago would become Schlegels passion and livelihood.
Pete had always participated in school choirs, musicals, and the local karaoke circuit, but it was prompting from family and friends that enticed Schlegel to start a band. With his popularity on the rise and the riggers of touring, Pete would have to choose between his normal life as an ex-Ohio State Trooper and EMS helicopter pilot, and his childhood dream. It didnt take Pete long to decide. In March 2002, Pete headed to Nashville, where he began working with producer Clyde Brooks.
Brooks produced Pete's debut album "Strong Stuff". A total of three nationally charted singles were released from "Strong Stuff". The singles "Short For Gone", "Leavin' Ain't As Easy As It Sounds" and "It Takes A Whole Lot Of Liquor To Like Her" have exposed Pete to a wider audience in the United States as well as Europe. "Leavin' Ain't As Easy As It Sounds" dominated the international chart for over seven weeks and became the Number 1 single in Germany. The "It Takes A Whole Lot Of Liquor To Like Her" video was chosen as a Hot Pick Video on Great American Country (GAC) television and received substantial video spins on VH1 Country.
Pete completed his sophomore album "I'm Not Listening" under the direction of Nashville producer Ted Hewitt in January. The first single "You Can't Bring Her Back" was released to radio in March followed "Alcohol abuse" mid summer of 2006, the video for "Alcohol Abuse" was released and can be seen on CMT and GAC.
Pete toured with Daryle Singletary and Jeff Carson in 2006 and 2007 in support of the new album. See Pete soon at a city near you in 2008.
can't wait till this weekend, i'll be there to here ur music. finally a concert, about time. keep it up and keep it real. we love u ur fans. remember that. five-span is buzzing w excitment. can't wait.
Thank you for the ADD Pete, i'm honored to have you as my new friend and your music is amazing and very enjoyable to listen to, keep bring them on, your doing wonderful!
Pete, Thanks 4 the add!! We are all very very proud of you!! Keep them songs rollin!! Love ya & Miss ya, From your fans, family & friends!!!! Tru South!! Pete #1!! Love ya, Stace (Haschy)
See ya in a couple of days in Pigeon Forge. Be prepared for rain and cold weather. Sunday it was 80 and Monday was in the 30's and light snow. Man ya gotta love East Tn. weather! :)
