Inside Anteloup: interview with Pete
It's time we delved into the history of Anteloup and got to know its inmates a bit better. Next up is guitarist Pete, whose incredible solos and musicianship are an essential part of the Anteloup sound.
How did you come to join Anteloup?
I met Luis through NCT classes just before we became fathers. At the end of the last meeting it somehow came about that Luis's band were looking for another guitarist and it all went from there!
Who's your musical hero?
Ooh.... Tough one! I think that I might have to go for Pete Garrett of Midnight Oil. He's a man with a message and the music just rocks!
What's your first musical memory?
Controversial.... It's buying Michael Jackson's 'Bad' vinyl album from Carrefour in Minworth when I was about 8 years old.
If Anteloup were playing on Later with Jools, who else would you like to be on the bill?
I'm going to have to say Midnight Oil, they're so fantastic live. Maybe make in an 'Ant'ipodean special and throw in the Hoodoo Gurus and Neil Finn too!
If Anteloup were a food, what would it be?
Part of a melon?
What was your weirdest experience playing with Anteloup?
Some chap dancing in a peculiar manner to all our tunes!
If you weren't in Anteloup, which band would you like to be in?
Blue Oyster Cult... On the road forever!
Favourite tipple?
That would probably be a nice port on occasion, but I'll settle for beer as standard!
Favourite album of all time?
Opeth - Still Life. It's a concept album and I just love every track!
Which was your favourite Anteloup gig?
Probably one of the gigs at the Crown in Beeston, maybe the most recent Oxjam one.