Peter Gutteridge
| Peter Gutteridge | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1961 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died |
(aged 53) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1978–2014 |
| Labels | Flying Nun Records |
| Associated acts | The Clean, Snapper, The Chills |
| Notable instruments | |
| Bass, guitar and keyboard | |
Peter Gutteridge (19 May 1961 – 15 September 2014) was a musician from Dunedin, New Zealand. Best known as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, he was originally a bassist,[1] playing in several bands during the 1980s.
Initially he was a member of The Clean in 1978,[2] alongside Hamish and David Kilgour, whom Gutteridge had known from his schooldays.[3] He was a founding member of The Chills in 1980, staying with the band for only a few months.[4] In 1982–83 he was a member of band The Cartilage Family, alongside Shayne Carter.[5] He rejoined with The Clean's Kilgour brothers to form The Great Unwashed in 1983. Gutteridge later formed the band Snapper, with whom he performed from 1986.[6] Other bands in which Gutteridge has been involved have included the Alpaca Brothers and The Puddle.
Gutteridge released one solo album, Pure, on Xpressway Records in 1989.[7]
Peter Gutteridge died on 15 September 2014, in Auckland, New Zealand.[8]
Discography
| Year | Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| NZ | |||
| 1989 | Pure |
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With Snapper
- Shotgun Blossom (1990) Avalanche Records
- A.D.M. (1996) Flying Nun Records
References
Sources
- Davey, T. & Puschmann, H. (1996) Kiwi rock. Dunedin: Kiwi Rock Publications. ISBN 0-473-03718-1.
- Dix, J. (1988) Stranded in paradise: New Zealand rock'n'roll 1955-1988. Wellington: Paradise Publications. ISBN 0-473-00638-3.
- Eggleton, D. (2003) Ready to fly: The story of New Zealand rock music. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton Publishing. ISBN 1-877333-06-9.
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