Peter Wood (musician)
| Peter John Wood | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Peter Woods |
| Born | 9 April 1950 |
| Origin | Middlesex, England |
| Died |
December 1993 (age 43) New York City |
| Occupation(s) | Session keyboardist |
| Years active | 1976–1993 |
| Associated acts | |
Peter John Wood (9 April 1950 – December 1993)[1] was an English musician, a keyboardist born in Middlesex, England. In his early years he lived with his parents in Hythe Field Avenue, Egham, Surrey. He was a member of Quiver, latterly "Sutherland Brothers & Quiver", and Natural Gas, before he began to work closely with Al Stewart, Roger Waters, as well as Cyndi Lauper, Jonathan Kelly, Tommy Shaw and Bob Dylan.
Wood is the co-writer of the 1976 Al Stewart single "Year of the Cat".
He was one of the original members of the "surrogate band",[2] who featured in Pink Floyd's The Wall live shows in 1980 and 1981,[3] and can be heard on the live album Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980–81.[2]
He played keyboards on Joan Armatrading's breakthrough album Joan Armatrading in 1976.
Wood died in December 1993 at the age of 43.
See also
References
External links
- Peter Wood discography at Discogs
- Peter Wood Info (The musicians Olympus)
