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.
Hows it going? Thanks for the add buddy. Glad to have you as a friend. Listen to your tunes they are great. Will listen to more later..So dude have a great day and lookin good buddy love the hat..Im a sucker for cowboy hats. Love them.. Have a great week...
hey man hope to chat with ya again soon i might be getting some leave soon just ask my dad when i comeing home culse its all up in the air like always take care stay safe
Hi Pete Thanks for joining my friends Why not take a look at MySpace Dedicated to promoting country music in the UK and please leave a comment on my map. Regards Leighton
PETE YOU NEED TO DO A SHOW IN CHARLOTTE NC, WE LOVE YOU HERE AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE A LIVE SHOW....GOOD LUCK AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOMETIME IN THE NEAR FUTURE!!!
Hey Pete! It was great seeing you last night. You did an awesome job, as usual. Don't stay away so long. Hope to see you again soon! Check out my pictures from last night. Free Comments & Graphics
Hey Pete. I sent you a comment this morning, but I don't see it here. Anyway, I was saying it was good to see you again, and to come back soon! Check out my pics from Sat. night. Have a wonderful week!
Thanks for adding me pete ,,i was at your concert with daryl singletary you are following your dreams,,REMEMBER I AM A SINGLE WOMAN NOW IF YA HAVE ANY SINGLE SWEET GOOD LOOKING GUYS YA KNOW SEND EM MY WAY LOL,,,TAKE CARE SWEETY,,,MARILYN
THANKS FOR THE ADD PETE! IF YOU EVER COME TO BEAUTIFUL MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA, I'F LOVE TO SHOW YOU AROUND TOWN! PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH! YOUR NEW FRENCH CANADIAN FRIEND AND FAN, MICHEL LAROSE XOXO
