Drake, Peter, 1671-

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Steel guitarist, country music producer and publisher. Born October 8, 1932. Died July 29, 1988. Real name: Roddis Franklin Drake. Innovative steel guitarist. Among the most prolific session musicians in country music history. Recognized for his "talking" steel guitar technique. As a producer worked with numerous artists, including Ringo Starr, Bobby Vinton, Ernest Tubb, and the Oak Ridge Boys. As a music publisher his roster included Ed Bruce, David Allan Coe, and Dottie West. Winner of the 1987 Masters award, presented by the Nashville Entertainment Association. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Pete Drake; 1973 March 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Mar. 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297610

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creatorOf Drake, Pete;. Oral history interview with Pete Drake; 1973 March 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Drake, Peter. [Peter Drake] : artist file John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library, Ringling Museum Library
referencedIn Drake, Pete;. Oral history interview with Pete Drake; 1973 March 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Drake, Peter : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Drake, Peter. Drake, Peter : [photography bio file]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
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Birth 1671

Death 1753

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