Don Peake
Donald Gregory "Don" Peake (born June 7, 1940 in Los Angeles ) is an American musician and composer for film music.
Life
Don Peake's music career began in 1961 as a guitarist for the Everly Brothers . In 1964 he was the first white guitarist to tour with the legendary Ray Charles Orchestra for 10 years. During this time he received further guitar training from Barney Kessel , Howard Roberts and Joe Pass . In Los Angeles he quickly became one of the most sought after guitarists, working and producing with Jan and Dean , The Mamas and the Papas , Sonny and Cher , the Beach Boys .
Filmography (selection)
- 1976: Moving Violation
- 1976: In the Region of Ice (short film)
- 1977: Georgia Road - The Unbeatable (Bad Georgia Road)
- 1977: The Hills Have Eyes (The Hills Have Eyes)
- 1977: Black Oak Conspiracy
- 1979: Walk Proud
- 1979: Strange Fruit
- 1981: Violet (short film)
- 1983–1986: Knight Rider (TV series, 72 episodes)
- 1984: And Death Is Waiting (The Prey)
- 1990: Love Games (Modern Love)
- 1991: The People Under the Stairs (The People Under the Stairs)
- 1994: Killing Yakuza (The Dangerous)
- 1995: Astrocop (Lunarcop)
- 1995: Code name: Silencer
- 1995: Hard Attack - Tatort Knast (Hard Justice)
Web links
- Don Peake in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Official website
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Peake, Don |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Peake, Donald Gregory (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musician and film music composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 7, 1940 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Angeles , California, United States |