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 Peter Cetera in Los Angeles, December 2004
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Paul Cetera |
| Born | September 13, 1944 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Genre(s) | Rock Adult contemporary |
| Instrument(s) | Singer Bass guitar Guitar |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Associated acts | Chicago |
| Website | http://www.petercetera.com |
Peter Paul Cetera (born September 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitar player and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, refers to styles of popular music that ranges from "lush Sixties pop often vocal -based and rooted in A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately
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Early life
Cetera (pronounced "seh-TARE-uh") was born the second of six children to a Polish-American father and a Hungarian American mother on the South Side of Chicago. A Polish American is an American citizen of Polish descent There are an estimated 10 million Americans of Polish descent Hungarian Americans are American citizens of Hungarian descent He first learned to play the accordion when he was five years old. The accordion is a portable box-shaped Musical instrument of the hand-held Bellows -driven free-reed aerophone family sometimes referred to as a Squeezebox At the age of 14, he bought his first guitar from Sears Department store, after a friend took him to see his first concert.
He eventually took up bass guitar and, after finishing high school, played in several groups in the Chicago area, including a popular local rock band named The Exceptions, which toured the Midwestern United States in the mid 1960s, releasing two albums and several singles. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969
Tenure in Chicago
In December 1967, Cetera arrived early for a show to watch a band called The Big Thing. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Impressed by their use of a horn section combined with rock and roll, Cetera left The Exceptions to join The Big Thing within two weeks. In a Symphony orchestra the horn section is the group of musicians who play the horn (sometimes referred to as the French horn a brass instrument descended
The Big Thing, which soon changed its name to The Chicago Transit Authority (and eventually shortened it to Chicago after complaints by the actual CTA), released their self-titled debut album The Chicago Transit Authority on Columbia Records in 1969. Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately The Chicago Transit Authority is the Eponymous debut album by the Chicago -based rock band The Chicago Transit Authority who would later be known Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Cetera sang lead vocal on three of the eleven songs on the album, with his tenor voice complementing the baritone voices of the two other lead singers in the group, keyboardist Robert Lamm and guitarist Terry Kath. Robert William Lamm (born October 13, 1944) is an American Keyboardist, Singer and Songwriter best known for being a founding Terry Alan Kath ( January 31, 1946 – January 23, 1978) born in Chicago Illinois was the original Guitarist and founding member
His trademark singing style would develop as a result of having to sing for a period of time with a wired-shut jaw after getting into a brawl at a Los Angeles Dodgers game in 1969. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [1]
The follow-up album, Chicago, vaulted the band to popular status throughout the world. Chicago is the second album by Chicago -based rock band Chicago. The song "25 or 6 to 4" was the first major hit single with Cetera singing lead vocals. " 25 or 6 to 4 " is a Song written by Robert Lamm for the rock band Chicago. Chicago is also notable for featuring Cetera's first songwriting effort, "Where Do We Go From Here?"
As the 1970s progressed, Cetera would become a more prolific songwriter for the group, contributing the hits "Wishing You Were Here" (#11) and "Happy Man" from the 1974 album Chicago VII. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. "Wishing You Were Here" may also refer to a different song by Deborah Gibson. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Chicago VII is the seventh Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1974
His biggest singing and songwriting accomplishment with Chicago came in 1976 with their first worldwide No. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1 single, the ballad "If You Leave Me Now. " If You Leave Me Now " is the title of a popular hit Ballad by the American rock group Chicago, from their album Chicago X. " Cetera's next composition in 1977, "Baby, What A Big Surprise" (#4), also became a major hit and cemented the band's status in the late 1970s as a "ballad band. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays " Baby What a Big Surprise " is a song written by Peter Cetera for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago XI (1977 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. "
By the end of the 1970s, with the rise of disco music, Chicago's popularity declined, culminating in the release of the band's least selling album Chicago XIV (#71) in 1980. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Disco is a Genre of dance-oriented music whose origins are hard to define Chicago XIV is the fourteenth Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1980 Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Columbia Records subsequently bought out the remainder of Chicago's contract. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company
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In 1981, Cetera released his first solo album, Peter Cetera, on Warner Bros. Records, after personally buying the rights from his previous contract with Columbia Records, who would not release the project. Peter Cetera, released in 1981 is the self-titled first solo release by then- Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Peter Cetera, released in 1981 is the self-titled first solo release by then- Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera. Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company The album was, subsequently, a commercial failure, which Cetera attributed to Warner Bros. ' refusal to promote him as a solo artist out of fear that he would leave Chicago, who had only recently signed with the label.
In 1982, David Foster was brought in as producer and the resulting group effort was Chicago 16 (#9). Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) David Walter Foster, OC, OBC, LLD (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Chicago 16 is the sixteenth Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1982 The album represented a major comeback for Chicago, and leading the way was the hit single co-written (with Foster) and featured Cetera on lead vocals, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," which went to #1 in the charts. " Hard to Say I'm Sorry " is a Ballad performed by the American rock group Chicago, written by band member Peter Cetera and The second single, "Love Me Tomorrow," was also co-written (again with Foster) and sung by Cetera, reaching No. " Love Me Tomorrow " is a song written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago 16 22 on the singles chart. The third single, "What You're Missing," was yet again sung by Cetera.
When Chicago 17 was released in 1984, it became the veteran band's most successful selling album in their history, eventually going on to sell over 7 million copies in the United States alone. Chicago 17 is the seventeenth Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1984 Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) All four singles released from the album were sung by Cetera, including three which he co-wrote, and all of them charted in the top 20: "Stay the Night" (#16), "Hard Habit to Break" (#3), "You're the Inspiration" (#3) and "Along Comes a Woman" (#14). " Stay the Night " is a song written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago 17 " Hard Habit to Break " is a Grammy-nominated song written by Steve Kipner and Jon Parker and recorded by the group Chicago for their 1984 album " You're the Inspiration " is a song written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago " Along Comes a Woman " is a song written by Peter Cetera and Mark Goldenberg for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago
With the advent of the music video and the growing popularity of MTV, Cetera became the 'face' and public leader of the longtime faceless band that was Chicago. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.
Notes
- ^ Peter Cetera quoted in www. classicbands. com, "Chicago": "Four marines didn't like a long-haired rock 'n' roller in a baseball park," Cetera recounts, "and of course I was a Cub fan, and I was in Dodger Stadium, and that didn't do so well. I got in a fight and got a broken jaw in three places, and I was in intensive care for a couple of days. The only funny thing I can think about the whole incident," he says, "is that, with my jaw wired together, I actually went on the road, and I was actually singing through my clenched jaw, which, to this day, is still the way I sing. "
Departure from Chicago
With his newfound popularity, Cetera was interested in recording another solo album. In addition, he had stated his lack of interest for the extensive touring schedule of the band, especially to promote Chicago 17. Chicago 17 is the seventeenth Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1984 When the 17 Tour concluded in late-April 1985, Chicago's management, along with several members of the band, had expressed a desire to book another tour for that summer and start work on the next Chicago album. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Cetera insisted that they take a break from touring so that he could concentrate on a solo album and spend more time with his family.
After the band rejected his offer to stay in the band while recording a solo album (similar to the arrangement between Phil Collins and Genesis at the time), it was announced that Cetera and Chicago would go their separate ways in July 1985. Philip David Charles Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951 Chiswick, London) is an English Singer-songwriter, Drummer Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967 With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
Solo career
Almost immediately, Cetera continued his streak of success. His first single, "Glory of Love" (the theme to the movie The Karate Kid, Part II), was a US No. "Glory of Love" is a popular song written by Peter Cetera, David Foster and Cetera's ex-wife Diane Nini, and recorded by Cetera shortly after The Karate Kid Part II is a 1986 American adventure - Drama film, and is a Sequel to The Karate Kid 1 hit in 1986, and achieved similar success throughout the world. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) It went on to win an ASCAP Award for Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures and a BMI Film & TV Award for Most Performed Song from a Film. The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ( ASCAP) is a non-profit Performance rights organization that protects its Broadcast Music Incorporated ( BMI) is a US Performing rights organization. It was also nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe in the category of Best Original Song, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Male Artist. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
His album, Solitude/Solitaire, released in 1986, was also successful, selling over 1 million copies and producing another No. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Solitude/Solitaire, released in 1986 is the second solo release by former- Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera, his first after leaving the Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) 1 hit single, "The Next Time I Fall," a duet with Amy Grant, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. "The Next Time I Fall" is a popular song written by Bobby Caldwell and Paul Gordon recorded as a duet by Peter Cetera and Amy Grant for Cetera's Amy Lee Grant (born November 25 1960 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American Singer-songwriter, best known for her Contemporary Christian The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences In fact, Solitude/Solitaire outsold Chicago 18 (#35), the first Chicago album without him. Chicago 18 is the eighteenth Album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1986 Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately
His third solo album, One More Story, was released in 1988 and contained the top 5 single "One Good Woman" and "Save Me," the original opening theme for the television show Baywatch. One More Story ( 1988) is the third solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his second album after leaving the group Chicago. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Baywatch was an American Television series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the crowded Beaches of
In 1989, Cetera recorded yet another duet, this time with Cher, called "After All," which was included on the soundtrack of the movie Chances Are. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 " After All " is a Ballad performed as a Duet by American singer and actress Cher and American singer and bass player Peter Cetera (former Chances Are is a 1989 Romantic comedy film written by Perry & Randy Howze and directed by Emile Ardolino. It reached #6 on the US charts.
In 1992, his final album on Warner Bros. Records, World Falling Down, was released. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. World Falling Down ( 1992) is the fourth solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his third album since leaving the group Chicago. It featured the Adult Contemporary #1 hit, "Restless Heart," as well as two other successful singles: "Even a Fool Can See" and a duet with Chaka Khan, "Feels Like Heaven. Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953) is a multiple Grammy Award -winning American singer known for hit songs such as "I'm Every Woman" "I Feel "
In 1995, Cetera released his first album for River North Records, One Clear Voice, and featured the hit single, "(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight," a duet with actress Crystal Bernard. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 One Clear Voice ( 1995) is the fifth solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his fourth album since leaving the group Chicago. Crystal Bernard (born September 30, 1961) is an American actress and singer most widely known for her seven-year-long role on the situation Following the release of the album, Cetera launched his first solo tour -- accompanied by his River North labelmate, country singer Ronna Reeves -- lasting into 1996. Ronna Reeves (born September 21, 1966 in Big Spring Texas) is a female Country music singer Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
1997 brought You're the Inspiration: A Collection, a collection of all his duets from over the years, along with three re-recorded songs he had written while a member of Chicago, and two brand new recordings. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar You're the Inspiration A Collection (1997 is largely a compilation of music artist Peter Cetera 's duets though it does feature remakes of the songs "You're Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately
2001 saw the release of Another Perfect World. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Another Perfect World (2001 is seventh solo album by music artist Peter Cetera and his sixth since leaving the group Chicago.
In 2002, Cetera performed a medley of four of his songs at The Concert for World Children's Day, backed by David Foster and an orchestra at Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Universal Children's Day In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly suggested that all nations should observe a Universal Children's Day as a day of worldwide David Walter Foster, OC, OBC, LLD (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Subsequently, this led to his appearance, in 2003, with the Chicago Pops Orchestra on the PBS music program Soundstage, which was broadcast throughout the United States and released on DVD. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the Soundstage is an American live concert Television series produced by WTTW Chicago and HD Ready and distributed by PBS. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is
From 2003 until the summer of 2007, Cetera performed a very limited number of concerts each year with a 40 piece orchestra, comprised of re-arrangements of songs from throughout his career, including several from his tenure as a member of Chicago. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately
In 2004, Cetera released a collection of holiday classics, You Just Gotta Love Christmas, which featured background and duet vocals by his eldest daughter, Claire. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " You Just Gotta Love Christmas (2004 is the eighth solo album by music artist Peter Cetera his seventh since leaving the group Chicago, and his first
On August 16, 2007, Cetera sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley Field for a Chicago Cubs game that was televised on WGN-TV. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " Take Me Out to the Ball Game " is an early-20th century Tin Pan Alley song which became the unofficial anthem of Baseball although neither of its authors Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. WGN-TV, channel 9 is a Television station in Chicago Illinois.
In December 2007, Cetera will embark on the You Just Gotta Love Christmas tour of the United States. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. You Just Gotta Love Christmas (2004 is the eighth solo album by music artist Peter Cetera his seventh since leaving the group Chicago, and his first It will mark his return to a traditional rock band show, his first since 1996, and will feature songs from his 2004 Christmas album and from throughout his career. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Other musical contributions
Over the years, Cetera has contributed as a singer, producer, bass guitar player and songwriter for numerous artists. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both
When he was 22 years old in 1966, Cetera played bass guitar on Chicago folk singer and songwriter Dick Campbell's album Dick Campbell Sings Where It's At. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Folk music can have a number of different meanings including Traditional music: The original meaning of the term "folk music" was synonymous
In 1976, Cetera performed background vocals on "Hurly Burly," the lead song on rock band Angelo's self-titled debut album. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US
In 1977, Cetera provided vocals on Beached, an album by Ricci Martin (the son of Dean Martin), and produced by Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality Carl Dean Wilson ( December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American Rock and roll Singer and Guitarist The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture
In 1978, Cetera sang background vocals on Billy Joel's song, "My Life," from Joel's 52nd Street album. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. " My Life " is a song by Billy Joel that first appeared on his 1978 album 52nd Street. 52nd Street is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1978
In 1979, Cetera wrote and sang a duet with Karen Carpenter, "Making Love In The Afternoon," for her only solo album. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2 1950 &ndash February 4 1983 was a highly successful American Singer and Drummer. The album was subsequently not released until 1996. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
In 1983, he sang on "Hold Me 'Til The Morning Comes" with vocalist and songwriter Paul Anka, a song produced by David Foster. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a David Walter Foster, OC, OBC, LLD (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
In 1984, Cetera sang a duet with Japanese singer Naoko Kawai entitled "Love Assistant. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The are the dominant Ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent of these approximately 127 million are residents of Japan " The song appeared on her album Daydream Coast, which was recorded in Los Angeles. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
In 1987, Cetera produced Swedish former ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog's third English-language album, I Stand Alone, in Los Angeles. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Agnetha Åse Fältskog (aŋneta osɛ fɛltskug (born Agneta Åse Fältskog) is a Swedish pop Singer-songwriter and Record I Stand Alone was the third and last of Agnetha Fältskog 's 1980s post- ABBA solo albums released in November 1987 Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West He co-wrote the title track (with Bruce Gaitsch) and sang a duet on "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye). " I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye " was the second single from Agnetha Fältskog 's third English-language solo album I Stand Alone, released " The song peaked at No. 93 on Billboard Hot 100 and became a No. 19 hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles, Easy Listening, and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular
In 1991, he co-wrote (with David Foster and Linda Thompson) and sang on "Voices That Care," a song and supporting documentary music video intended to help boost the morale of American troops involved in Operation Desert Storm, as well as supporting the International Red Cross organization. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. David Walter Foster, OC, OBC, LLD (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Linda Diane Thompson (born May 23, 1950, in Memphis Tennessee) is an American Actress " Voices That Care " is a 1991 song written by David Foster, Linda Thompson and Peter Cetera and recorded by a supergroup of popular The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an International humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers worldwide who stated The single reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales, No. The Hot 100 Singles Sales (also known as Singles Sales) is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay, and No. The Hot 100 Airplay is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. 6 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles, Easy Listening, and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular
In 1996, Cetera provided background vocals on "God's Perfect Plan," a song on Janey Clewer's album Call Me Romantic. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
In 1997, Cetera performed on Philadelphia R&B group Az Yet's remake of his 1982 Chicago song, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Az Yet is an American R&B group from Philadelphia, best known for their hits "Last Night" and a remake of "Hard to Say I'm Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately " Hard to Say I'm Sorry " is a Ballad performed by the American rock group Chicago, written by band member Peter Cetera and " The single reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum status.
In 1998, Cetera served as the producer and background vocalist for country singer Ronna Reeves' first pop album, Day 14. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Reeves, a River North Records labelmate of Cetera's at the time, had performed a duet, a cover of ABBA's "SOS," on Cetera's 1995 album One Clear Voice. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 One Clear Voice ( 1995) is the fifth solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his fourth album since leaving the group Chicago.
In 2002, Cetera contributed to two songs on Amos Galpin's album, Rock N Roll Recidivist, providing harmony vocals on "You'll Go" and playing bass guitar on "Dreaming of Bones. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "
In 2005, Cetera performed a duet, "Barbados," on former Poco member Paul Cotton's album When the Coast is Clear. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Poco is an American Country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield Paul Cotton is the name of Paul Cotton (musician (born 1943 American guitarist and member of the band Poco Paul Cotton (diplomat
Actor
Cetera has appeared in two movies: Electra Glide in Blue, filmed in 1973, where he played the character of Bob Zemko; and Sidney Sheldon's Memories of Midnight, a 1991 television movie made for the USA Network, where he played the role of Larry Douglas. For the Apollo 440 album see Electro Glide in Blue. Electra Glide in Blue is a 1973 film starring Robert Blake Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Sidney Sheldon ( February 11 1917 &ndash January 30 2007) was an Academy Award -winning American writer who won awards in Memories of Midnight is a 1990 novel written by Sidney Sheldon. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005
Personal life
In 1982, Cetera married Diane Nini, with whom he had his first daughter. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Claire, born in 1983, graduated from the University of Southern California in 2006 and is currently an artist, actress, singer and producer living in Los Angeles. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West She previously was a competitive snowboarder. A snowboard is a thin hourglass shaped board ridden down a sloped section of earth covered in snow Cetera and Nini divorced in 1991. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
His second daughter, Senna, born in 1997, lives in Nashville, where in 2006, she starred in the music video for country singer Josh Turner's song, "Would You Go with Me," which was a No. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner, (born November 20, 1977) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. " Would You Go with Me " is the second single released by country artist Josh Turner from his 2006 album Your Man. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States
Cetera has lived in Sun Valley, Idaho since the mid-1980s, where he routinely participates in numerous sports, including basketball, mountain biking, soccer, ice hockey and motorcycling. Sun Valley is an affluent resort community in central Idaho, adjacent to the city of Ketchum in Blaine County. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Mountain biking entails the Sport of riding Bicycles off-road often over rough terrain whether riding specially equipped Mountain bikes or hybrid road bikes Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Motorcycling is the act of riding a Motorcycle. A variety of subcultures
Discography
Official studio albums
- 1981 - Peter Cetera #143 US
- 1986 - Solitude/Solitaire #23 US (Platinum)
- 1988 - One More Story #58 US
- 1992 - World Falling Down #163 US
- 1995 - One Clear Voice
- 1997 - You're the Inspiration: A Collection #134 US
- 2001 - Another Perfect World
- 2004 - You Just Gotta Love Christmas
Hit singles
All chart information is from Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart except where noted. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Peter Cetera, released in 1981 is the self-titled first solo release by then- Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Solitude/Solitaire, released in 1986 is the second solo release by former- Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera, his first after leaving the Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) One More Story ( 1988) is the third solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his second album after leaving the group Chicago. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) World Falling Down ( 1992) is the fourth solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his third album since leaving the group Chicago. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 One Clear Voice ( 1995) is the fifth solo album for music artist Peter Cetera and his fourth album since leaving the group Chicago. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar You're the Inspiration A Collection (1997 is largely a compilation of music artist Peter Cetera 's duets though it does feature remakes of the songs "You're Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Another Perfect World (2001 is seventh solo album by music artist Peter Cetera and his sixth since leaving the group Chicago. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " You Just Gotta Love Christmas (2004 is the eighth solo album by music artist Peter Cetera his seventh since leaving the group Chicago, and his first
- from Peter Cetera
- 1982 - "Livin' In The Limelight" #6 (Mainstream Rock) US
- from Solitude/Solitaire
- 1986 - "Glory of Love" #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #3 UK (also appears on the soundtrack to The Karate Kid, Part II)
- 1986 - "The Next Time I Fall" (with Amy Grant) #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #78 UK
- 1987 - "Big Mistake" #61 US
- 1987 - "Only Love Knows Why" #24 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from I Stand Alone (Agnetha Fältskog)
- 1987 - "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" (with Agnetha Fältskog) #93 US, #19 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from One More Story
- from the soundtrack to Chances Are
- from World Falling Down
- 1992 - "Restless Heart" #35 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US
- 1993 - "Feels Like Heaven" (with Chaka Khan) #71 US, #5 (Adult Contemporary) US
- 1993 - "Even A Fool Can See" #68 US, #3 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from One Clear Voice
- 1995 - "(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight" (with Crystal Bernard) #86 US, #22 (Adult Contemporary) US
- 1996 - "One Clear Voice" #12 (Adult Contemporary) US
- 1996 - "Faithfully" #13 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from Az Yet (Az Yet)
- 1997 - "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" (remake with Az Yet) #8 US, #14 (Adult Contemporary) US, #20 (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks) US
- from You're the Inspiration: A Collection
- 1997 - "You're the Inspiration" (re-recording featuring Az Yet) #77 US, #29 (Adult Contemporary) US
- 1997 - "Do You Love Me That Much" #6 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from Another Perfect World
- 2001 - "Perfect World" #21 (Adult Contemporary) US
- from You Just Gotta Love Christmas
Movie soundtracks
- 1986 - The Karate Kid, Part II - "Glory of Love"
- 1987 - Princess from the Moon - "Stay With Me"
- 1987 - Three Men and a Baby - "Daddy's Girl"
- 1989 - Chances Are - "After All" (with Cher)
- 1990 - Pretty Woman - "No Explanation"
Television
External links
- Peter Cetera official website
- Peter Cetera at the Internet Movie Database
- Peter Cetera PBS Soundstage show
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