Pete Williams (musician)

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Pete Williams
Born1960 (age 61–62)
OriginThe Midlands, England
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrumentsbass guitar, ukulele, keyboards
Years active1978–present
Associated actsDexys Midnight Runners
The Bureau
Websitewww.petewilliamsmusic.com

Pete Williams (born 1960) is an English singer/songwriter and musician, known for his work with Dexys Midnight Runners,[1] The Bureau and These Tender Virtues. He is an original member of Dexys Midnight Runners and played on the number one single "Geno".

Williams played on the 2012 album One Day I'm Going to Soar by Dexys and sang with frontman Kevin Rowland on the Jools' Annual Hootenanny TV show on 31 December 2012.[2]

He was a special guest for The Proclaimers on their tour in 2019[3] and The Specials on their UK tour in 2021.[4]


Discography[]

Albums[]

  • See (Basehart Recordings, 2012)
  • Roughnecks + Roustabouts (Basehart Recordings, 2015)
  • The Pete Williams Band Live At Yellow Arch Sheffield 20/3/15 (Pledge Music, 2015)
  • Midnight Music (Undiscovered Classics, 2009; recorded 1979–1982)
  • H.O.L.L.A.N.D (Basehart Recordings, 2018)

References[]

  1. ^ "Dexys founder Pete Williams in Birmingham album launch". Express & Star. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Jools Annual Hootenanny 2013". 2013. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  3. ^ "England/Wales Dates Announced for 2019". 5 March 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  4. ^ "First full capacity Brighton Centre gig in 18 months". Brighton & Hove News. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2012.

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