Peter Hayes (musician)
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- For other people with the same name, see Peter Hayes (disambiguation)
| Peter Hayes | |
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 Peter Hayes at Falls Festival, 2007
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Vocalist/guitarist/harmonica player/ in B.R.M.C |
| Born | New York Mills, Minnesota |
| Died | N/A |
| Genre(s) | Indie Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass, Trombone, Harmonica, Piano |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Label(s) | RCA |
| Associated acts | Black Rebel Motorcycle Club |
| Website | blackrebelmotorcycleclub |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Gibson SJ-200, Gibson ES-137 | |
Peter Hayes (born February 10, 1976 in New York Mills, Minnesota), and is an American indie rock guitarist and singer. He is best known as a member of Los Angeles/RCA UK alternative rock trio, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
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[edit] The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Hayes played guitar and bass for the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre circa 1997-1998. Examples of his playing can be heard on the group's Give It Back! album.
Hayes appears as a highly visible, yet quiet musician in the 2004 movie documentary DiG! as an active touring member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The film also documents the befriended band The Dandy Warhols.
[edit] Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Peter Hayes is a founding and current member of the alternative rock trio, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
True to his musical roots, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's music is mainly inspired by Johnny Cash and The Jesus and Mary Chain. His songs, which are mostly acoustic, ballads, or internal walls of sound showcase much of his influences.
Peter Hayes is known for his amiable personality and good heart towards his fans, often milling around before and after shows, taking the time out to greet his fans, play songs and sign autographs.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums with The BJM
Give It Back! (1997)
[edit] Albums with B.R.M.C.
- B.R.M.C. (2001) UK #25
- Take Them On, On Your Own (2003) US #47, UK #3, AUS #34
- Howl (2005) US #90, UK #14, AUS #34
- Baby 81 (2007) US #46, UK #15, AUS #36
[edit] EPs with B.R.M.C.
- Screaming Gun EP (October 2001)
- Howl Sessions EP (2005)
- Napster Live Session (2007)
- American X: Baby 81 Sessions EP (2007)
[edit] References
http://www.bjmarchives.com/members/MEMBERS.HTML
| The Brian Jonestown Massacre |
| Anton Newcombe | Matt Hollywood | Joel Gion Peter Hayes | Jeffrey Davies | Rob Campanella | Miranda Lee Richards | Dean Taylor | Ricky Maymi | Frankie "Teardrop" Emerson | Collin Hegna | Pacer Stracktrain | Daniel Allaire | Raugust |
| Discography |
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| Albums and extended plays: Spacegirl & Other Favorites | Methodrone | Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request | Take It From The Man! | Thank God For Mental Illness | Give It Back! | Strung Out in Heaven | Bringing it All Back Home - Again | Bravery, Repetition and Noise | And This Is Our Music | Tepid Peppermint Wonderland: A Retrospective | We Are the Radio | My Bloody Underground |
| Related articles |
| DiG! | Ondi Timoner | Bomp! Records |
