The Hall of Fame finally acknowledged the obvious truth and announced Pete Haycock is getting his induction. They ignored his massive contribution for way too long but your persistent pressure forced their hand. We won this battle for his legacy and I could not be prouder of this result.
August 30, 2015
Final supporters
Pete(r) Haycock was a founding member, and the former lead-guitarist/vocalist with the original Climax Blues Band from 1968 to 1984.
Pete recorded 16 albums with Climax Blues Band during that stint, and his blistering blues licks, incendiary rock 'n' roll chops, and tasteful compositions helped set the stage for great success for them, in Europe and in America.
Their Live act was their calling card, and 1973's "FM/Live" album was a dynamic showcase for Pete's guitar wizardry, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest Live albums ever recorded. Their breakout radio hit, "Couldn't Get It Right", vaulted its way up the U.S. charts in 1976 to land at #3 on Billboard's Top 100. It enjoys radio play to this day.
After his stint with CBB, Pete Haycock was asked by ELO's drummer, Bev Bevan, to form ELO Part II, with whom he toured and recorded in the early 1990s. Pete also toured and recorded for the "Night of the Guitars" double album with fellow guitar legends such as Robbie Krieger, Steve Howe, Leslie West, Randy California, Alvin Lee, Steve Hunter, etc... After that tour, he formed the group 'H Factor', with Steve Hunter and former CBB bassist, Derek Holt.
In addition to touring with his own group, The Pete Haycock Band, Pete was asked by Hans Zimmer to contribute his trademark guitar licks to many motion picture soundtracks they worked on together, including "Drop Zone", "K2", and "Thelma & Louise", among others.
Well known as one of the world's best slide guitarists, Pete's playing can be found on the hauntingly beautiful 'Thunderbird Theme' from the "Thelma & Louise" soundtrack.
Pete composed and performed movie soundtracks independently as well, and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 1993 for Best Original Score (with co-composer Derek Holt), for "One False Move" (starring Billy Bob Thornton).
Two of Pete's acclaimed solo albums were the all-instrumental "Guitar & Son" (1989) and "Bikers' Dozen" (2005). Both feature a huge tapestry of styles and are recommended for lovers of great guitar.
After recording primarily in the studio for the better part of two decades, Pete returned to the stage in 2008 with his new band, Pete Haycock's True Blues, which recorded an acclaimed Live album by the same name. Pete recently guest opened for acclaimed blues artist Johnny Winter, and ZZ Top in Germany, along with guitarist Siggi Schwarz.
A charity album produced by guitarist Robin George, which extensively features Pete's guitar work, and the contributions of 42 world class musicians, was released as "LovePower and Peace" by Robin George's LovePower Band. This collaboration of talents spawned the new super-group PETE HAYCOCK'S CLIMAX BLUES BAND (featuring Robin George), in 2013, and an album entitled 'Broke Heart Blues' was completed shortly before Pete's untimely death in October of that year. This was to be a faithful return to the "true" original Climax Blues Band's legacy, and the news generated lots of excitement amongst fans of the original Climax Blues Band.
Please show your support for this amazing artist, exceptional guitarist, composer, and one of the truly "good guys" in the music industry. By making your voice heard, we can rally to have this criminally under-appreciated artist inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, where he deserves to be!
Thank you!
God Bless You, Pete...
Updates
June 10, 2015
The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame continues to ignore Pete Haycock while they focus on their own brand of industry favorites. It is insulting that such a legendary guitarist remains overlooked by the bureaucrats who decide who gets a plaque on a wall.
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2015
23 Comments
A mesmerising guitarist. If you didn't see Pete live, you were really missing something. Saw Pete with Climax at Reading 1975 and many times thereafter and he is in my top five guitarists of all time.
I was the original drummer with Climax 1967 to 72.Pete was 14 years old when I met him,playing an old Broadway guitar.He made that guitar talk.He is up there with all the greats,Clapton,Beck,Green.RIP.
So sadly underrated during his lifetime, induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame would at last show some appreciation for this incredible musician.
It's very unfair that a legend like Climax Blues Band wasn't inducted, but Pete Haycock, a co-founder and one the best guitar players ever, with a solid career after Climax Blues Band as well, he really deserves a recognition, despite he's not with us since 2013, but his legacy makes him a real choice to be inducted, hope that CBB or Pete by himself at least be inducted. cheers
I did a short tour with Pete in the 80s to promote the Guitar and son album.He was a fantastic guitarist.RIP Pete.
Forever ..
The best guitarist the world never had but we knew his true worth. So did Eric Clapton, Paul Mc C, Hans Zimmer, Rory Gallagher, Steve Hunter, Ike Turner, Bev Bevan........and all the old blues men....every guitarist worth his salt praised his inate talent, most would call it genius. He played harmonica like he was born in the southern delta. If it was music, he mastered it. To have shared some time with him has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Lets make this final push to get him recognised. Let's sign up all our buddies who loved his music but didn't want to appear on social media. Never mind 500, let's go for 5000. Ther aere many more than that whole loved his playing. Let's do it for Pete!!!
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The Hall of Fame finally acknowledged the obvious truth and announced Pete Haycock is getting his induction. They ignored his massive contribution for way too long but your persistent pressure forced their hand. We won this battle for his legacy and I could not be prouder of this result.
August 30, 2015
Final supporters
Pete(r) Haycock was a founding member, and the former lead-guitarist/vocalist with the original Climax Blues Band from 1968 to 1984.
Pete recorded 16 albums with Climax Blues Band during that stint, and his blistering blues licks, incendiary rock 'n' roll chops, and tasteful compositions helped set the stage for great success for them, in Europe and in America.
Their Live act was their calling card, and 1973's "FM/Live" album was a dynamic showcase for Pete's guitar wizardry, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest Live albums ever recorded. Their breakout radio hit, "Couldn't Get It Right", vaulted its way up the U.S. charts in 1976 to land at #3 on Billboard's Top 100. It enjoys radio play to this day.
After his stint with CBB, Pete Haycock was asked by ELO's drummer, Bev Bevan, to form ELO Part II, with whom he toured and recorded in the early 1990s. Pete also toured and recorded for the "Night of the Guitars" double album with fellow guitar legends such as Robbie Krieger, Steve Howe, Leslie West, Randy California, Alvin Lee, Steve Hunter, etc... After that tour, he formed the group 'H Factor', with Steve Hunter and former CBB bassist, Derek Holt.
In addition to touring with his own group, The Pete Haycock Band, Pete was asked by Hans Zimmer to contribute his trademark guitar licks to many motion picture soundtracks they worked on together, including "Drop Zone", "K2", and "Thelma & Louise", among others.
Well known as one of the world's best slide guitarists, Pete's playing can be found on the hauntingly beautiful 'Thunderbird Theme' from the "Thelma & Louise" soundtrack.
Pete composed and performed movie soundtracks independently as well, and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 1993 for Best Original Score (with co-composer Derek Holt), for "One False Move" (starring Billy Bob Thornton).
Two of Pete's acclaimed solo albums were the all-instrumental "Guitar & Son" (1989) and "Bikers' Dozen" (2005). Both feature a huge tapestry of styles and are recommended for lovers of great guitar.
After recording primarily in the studio for the better part of two decades, Pete returned to the stage in 2008 with his new band, Pete Haycock's True Blues, which recorded an acclaimed Live album by the same name. Pete recently guest opened for acclaimed blues artist Johnny Winter, and ZZ Top in Germany, along with guitarist Siggi Schwarz.
A charity album produced by guitarist Robin George, which extensively features Pete's guitar work, and the contributions of 42 world class musicians, was released as "LovePower and Peace" by Robin George's LovePower Band. This collaboration of talents spawned the new super-group PETE HAYCOCK'S CLIMAX BLUES BAND (featuring Robin George), in 2013, and an album entitled 'Broke Heart Blues' was completed shortly before Pete's untimely death in October of that year. This was to be a faithful return to the "true" original Climax Blues Band's legacy, and the news generated lots of excitement amongst fans of the original Climax Blues Band.
Please show your support for this amazing artist, exceptional guitarist, composer, and one of the truly "good guys" in the music industry. By making your voice heard, we can rally to have this criminally under-appreciated artist inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, where he deserves to be!
Thank you!
God Bless You, Pete...
Updates
June 10, 2015
The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame continues to ignore Pete Haycock while they focus on their own brand of industry favorites. It is insulting that such a legendary guitarist remains overlooked by the bureaucrats who decide who gets a plaque on a wall.
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2015
23 Comments
It still breaks my heart. I base a lot of my guitar style and vocal phrasing on Mr. Pete. In his long-hair "shag" days he looked a lot like my cousin Paul Moreno, and we had all the CBB's records. Favorite song: Summer Rain! I believe its Pete who sings it...breaks my heart.They were rock-blues-funk and soul! They did that better than all the rockers that tried that at that time! RIP.
A mesmerising guitarist. If you didn't see Pete live, you were really missing something. Saw Pete with Climax at Reading 1975 and many times thereafter and he is in my top five guitarists of all time.
I was the original drummer with Climax 1967 to 72.Pete was 14 years old when I met him,playing an old Broadway guitar.He made that guitar talk.He is up there with all the greats,Clapton,Beck,Green.RIP.
So sadly underrated during his lifetime, induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame would at last show some appreciation for this incredible musician.
It's very unfair that a legend like Climax Blues Band wasn't inducted, but Pete Haycock, a co-founder and one the best guitar players ever, with a solid career after Climax Blues Band as well, he really deserves a recognition, despite he's not with us since 2013, but his legacy makes him a real choice to be inducted, hope that CBB or Pete by himself at least be inducted. cheers
I did a short tour with Pete in the 80s to promote the Guitar and son album.He was a fantastic guitarist.RIP Pete.
Forever ..
The best guitarist the world never had but we knew his true worth. So did Eric Clapton, Paul Mc C, Hans Zimmer, Rory Gallagher, Steve Hunter, Ike Turner, Bev Bevan........and all the old blues men....every guitarist worth his salt praised his inate talent, most would call it genius. He played harmonica like he was born in the southern delta. If it was music, he mastered it. To have shared some time with him has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Lets make this final push to get him recognised. Let's sign up all our buddies who loved his music but didn't want to appear on social media. Never mind 500, let's go for 5000. Ther aere many more than that whole loved his playing. Let's do it for Pete!!!
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It still breaks my heart. I base a lot of my guitar style and vocal phrasing on Mr. Pete. In his long-hair "shag" days he looked a lot like my cousin Paul Moreno, and we had all the CBB's records. Favorite song: Summer Rain! I believe its Pete who sings it...breaks my heart.They were rock-blues-funk and soul! They did that better than all the rockers that tried that at that time! RIP.