What artists have constantly influenced you?

I spent most of my time listening to Motown
artists, music still evocative today.  Stax label, 
Otis Redding, Al Green, recently Prince, J. Mitchell.
Not forgetting B. Holiday and E. Fitzgerald.

What kind of music you'd take with you on a 
deserted island?

Firstly, the music I mentioned before; I seldom 
listen to my music, you know the process of writing, 
recording is so intense that it becomes difficult 
to go back to those songs, at least for a while.

The music bizz today has come down big time.  
How would you compare the situation today 
to what it once was?

Today young artists apparently do not come from a real musical background; most of  the time they come from auditions organised by companies whose agenda is mainly concerned making money.
Art versus commerce is an old debate!

How would you value the 'Reborn' competition?

Each of the artist is strong in his own way, but then you would expect me to say that.  However, I would like to say that I have been telling Leee how much I enjoy his performances but he seems unwilling  to take that on board.  I truly think the competition is anyone's race.  I'm concerned on singing as best as I can for as long as I last.

How would you like to be remembered, when 
your time has come to bid farewell?

What a question! I doubt very much that I will be remembered for any contribution I've made to the reality aspect of the show.  I would be thrilled to be remembered as a talented singer and if I managed to touch any listeners along the way that would be wonderful.

Peter, you have your own website how 
important is this website for you?

My website is crucial during a time when, without major label support it provides my only means by which fans can keep in touch with what I'm doing and where I'm playing.  
Those friendly faces at shows can be a life-saver. 
I'm always very affected by the feedback I get
from the message board, it has kept me going
when I felt I was banging my head against the wall.

Frontman of a band or performing as a solo, what would you prefer?

The band is Go West! Richard is my closest friend and has been for 28 years now.  With all the ups and downs, I always had the good fortune to play with fabulous musicians, players, with or without Richard.
Everything happened so fast with the band, I feel now I  didn't fully appreciate  the experience back then.   After a break , I have been back on the road recently and enjoying it more than ever. 
I know Richard has ambitions outside Go West but as long as he's willing to perform , I'll be there to sing the songs we've written together.
Of course, if there was to be a solo career, I'll have the best of both worlds.

What artists have constantly influenced you?

Always was and still is Billie Holiday, Ella Fizgerald.

What kind of music would you take with you on a
deserted island?

Well, first of all, I would need a wind-up grammophone, to play 78rpm records of 
Holiday and M. Reiny.

What strikes you most if you compare the music bizz today to what it once was?

I would say it was always a case of fashion rather than musical ability and even more today.

How would you value the 'Reborn' competition?

Well let me just say that this program is of great value to everyone taking part.  It has been a great laugh already especially with Leee.

How would you like to be remembered, when 
your time has come to bid farewell?

A singer with a lot of heart.


After 'Reborn' what will be next on your agenda, any new material coming out?

I currently have 2 albums on jamrythm records : 'Sangri-la' and 'Trouble in Mind'.

Could you give us some spicy or interesting anecdotes of the period you were touring with the Beatles?

No I'm afraid I can't , I was very shy at the time.  Most of the time I sat in the corner and kinda thought that people didn't notice me.
Funny thing is , when I was touring last year and we had to perform at the Dominion Theatre , I was given the same room at the top of the theatre as I had in 63' when touring with The Beatles.

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