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|birth name = Richard Allen Peterson |
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|alias = Dickie |
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| − | |born = September 12, 1946, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
+ | |born = September 12, 1946,<br> Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| − | |died = October 12, 2009, Erkelenz, Germany |
+ | |died = October 12, 2009,<br> Erkelenz, Germany |
|occupation = Musician |
|occupation = Musician |
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|genres = Blues, Proto-Punk, Proto-Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock |
|genres = Blues, Proto-Punk, Proto-Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock |
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|instrument = Vocals, Bass, Guitar |
|instrument = Vocals, Bass, Guitar |
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|years active = 1966 - 2009 |
|years active = 1966 - 2009 |
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| − | |labels = MCA, Rainman |
+ | |labels = MCA, Rainman, Captain Trip Records |
|associated acts = [[Blue Cheer]], Group B, Peterbilt, Thrasher, Hank Davison Band, Mother Ocean |
|associated acts = [[Blue Cheer]], Group B, Peterbilt, Thrasher, Hank Davison Band, Mother Ocean |
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|website = [http://bluecheerarchive.com/ Blue Cheer Archive] |
|website = [http://bluecheerarchive.com/ Blue Cheer Archive] |
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| − | '''Dickie Peterson''' (September 12, 1946 - October 12, 2009) was a musician best known as being the bassist and vocalist for proto-metal band [[Blue Cheer]]. |
+ | '''Dickie Peterson''' (September 12, 1946 - October 12, 2009) was a musician best known as being the bassist and vocalist for proto-metal band [[Blue Cheer]]. Peterson's diaphragm-driven vocal delivery and colossal bass tone, often complimented by several Marshall amps, gave distinction and reputation to his band which was often referred to as one of the loudest of their era. |
| + | In regards to Blue Cheer Peterson would be the sole constant member through lineup and sound changes in the band's 42 year run, up until his death in 2009. Along with recording eleven studio albums with the group, Peterson also contributed bass to two other albums for the Japanese label Captain Trip in the late 90s as one of many bands he would perform with in between Blue Cheer tenures. |
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| ⚫ | Born in North Dakota, Peterson, a former |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Blue Cheer=== |
===Blue Cheer=== |
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| + | *''For mote information, feel free to view the Riffipedia page on [[Blue Cheer]].'' |
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| ⚫ | Born in North Dakota, Peterson, a former Davis, California resident, was bassist and singer for the famous power trio, which first hit the charts in 1968, covering “Summertime Blues” on their album ''Vincebus Eruptum''. A favorite of bikers and 1 percenters everywhere, Blue Cheer took their name from a local brand of LSD. The group’s earth-shaking blues sound, featuring Peterson’s booming voice and vibrating bass licks, punctuated the psychedelic era of Bay Area acid rock, and created a template that later influenced an entire generation of heavy-metal bands. |
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| ⚫ | Peterson moved to Sacramento in 1974, forming Peterbilt with his brother Jerre Peterson, Jay Curry on drums and Troy Spence on lead guitar. Peterbilt played club venues throughout Sacramento and across the West Coast. For a short time, Dickie reformed Blue Cheer in 1975. In 1988, he reincarnated Blue Cheer yet again, with guitarist Andrew “Duck” MacDonald and original drummer Paul Whaley, and toured regularly throughout Europe, where he lived. The group’s live DVD, ''Blue Cheer Rocks Europe'', came out in 2009. |
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===Other Musical Projects=== |
===Other Musical Projects=== |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===With Blue Cheer (Selected Discography)=== |
===With Blue Cheer (Selected Discography)=== |
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| + | *'''[[Vincebus Eruptum]]''' (1968, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[OutsideInside]]''' (1968, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[New! Improved!]]''' (1969, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[Blue Cheer (Album)|Blue Cheer]]''' (1969, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[The Original Human Being]]''' (1970, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[Oh! Pleasant Hope]]''' (1971, Philips) |
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| + | *'''[[The Beast Is Back]]''' (1984, Megaforce Records) |
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| + | *'''[[Highlights & Lowlives]]''' (1990, Thunderbolt/The Magnum Music Group) |
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| + | *'''[[Dining With The Sharks]]''' (1991, Nibelung Records) |
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| + | *'''[[What Doesn't Kill You...]]''' (2007, Rainman Records) |
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| + | *'''[[7 (Blue Cheer Album)|7]]''' (2012, ShroomAngel Records) (Recorded 1979) |
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| + | *'''[[The '67 Demos]]''' (Demo) (2018, BeatRocket) (Recorded 1967) |
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===Other Releases=== |
===Other Releases=== |
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| + | *''' Thrasher''' – '''Burning At The Speed Of Light''' (Studio Album; Vocals on track 1) (1985, Roadrunner Records) |
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| + | *'''Group B''' - '''The Scorpio Records Story''' (Compilation; appears on tracks 14 and 15) (1994, Big Beat) |
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| + | **'''Hank Davison''' - '''Real Live - Hank Davison & Friends''' (Live album; Bass and Vocals on 10 and 11) (1995, KDC) |
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| + | *'''Dickie Peterson''' - '''Child Of The Darkness''' (Studio Album) (1997, Captain Trip Records) |
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| + | *'''Dickie Peterson''' - '''Tramp''' (Live Album) (1999, Captain Trip Records) |
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| + | *''' Mr.Rogers Neighborhood''' – '''Radical Music For Docile Minds''' (Studio Album) (2001, Captain Trip Records) |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Artist]] |
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[[Category:Blue Cheer]] |
[[Category:Blue Cheer]] |
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 Peterson photographed in Sacramento in 1974, by Ken Magri | |
| Background information | |
| Birth Name | Richard Allen Peterson |
| Alias | Dickie |
| Born | September 12, 1946, Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| Died | October 12, 2009, Erkelenz, Germany |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Genres | Blues, Proto-Punk, Proto-Metal, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Bass, Guitar |
| Years active | 1966 - 2009 |
| Labels | MCA, Rainman, Captain Trip Records |
| Associated acts | Blue Cheer, Group B, Peterbilt, Thrasher, Hank Davison Band, Mother Ocean |
| Website | Blue Cheer Archive |
Dickie Peterson (September 12, 1946 - October 12, 2009) was a musician best known as being the bassist and vocalist for proto-metal band Blue Cheer. Peterson's diaphragm-driven vocal delivery and colossal bass tone, often complimented by several Marshall amps, gave distinction and reputation to his band which was often referred to as one of the loudest of their era.
In regards to Blue Cheer Peterson would be the sole constant member through lineup and sound changes in the band's 42 year run, up until his death in 2009. Along with recording eleven studio albums with the group, Peterson also contributed bass to two other albums for the Japanese label Captain Trip in the late 90s as one of many bands he would perform with in between Blue Cheer tenures.
Biography
Blue Cheer
- For mote information, feel free to view the Riffipedia page on Blue Cheer.
(Further info and details TBA)
Born in North Dakota, Peterson, a former Davis, California resident, was bassist and singer for the famous power trio, which first hit the charts in 1968, covering “Summertime Blues” on their album Vincebus Eruptum. A favorite of bikers and 1 percenters everywhere, Blue Cheer took their name from a local brand of LSD. The group’s earth-shaking blues sound, featuring Peterson’s booming voice and vibrating bass licks, punctuated the psychedelic era of Bay Area acid rock, and created a template that later influenced an entire generation of heavy-metal bands.
Peterson moved to Sacramento in 1974, forming Peterbilt with his brother Jerre Peterson, Jay Curry on drums and Troy Spence on lead guitar. Peterbilt played club venues throughout Sacramento and across the West Coast. For a short time, Dickie reformed Blue Cheer in 1975. In 1988, he reincarnated Blue Cheer yet again, with guitarist Andrew “Duck” MacDonald and original drummer Paul Whaley, and toured regularly throughout Europe, where he lived. The group’s live DVD, Blue Cheer Rocks Europe, came out in 2009.
“Dickie waits for the rest of us,” MacDonald told the Sacramento News and Review newspaper, “And then he will turn and face God and say, ‘We’re Blue Cheer, and this is what we do,’ and launch into ‘Babylon.’
Other Musical Projects
Personal Life
Discography
With Blue Cheer (Selected Discography)
- Vincebus Eruptum (1968, Philips)
- OutsideInside (1968, Philips)
- New! Improved! (1969, Philips)
- Blue Cheer (1969, Philips)
- The Original Human Being (1970, Philips)
- Oh! Pleasant Hope (1971, Philips)
- The Beast Is Back (1984, Megaforce Records)
- Highlights & Lowlives (1990, Thunderbolt/The Magnum Music Group)
- Dining With The Sharks (1991, Nibelung Records)
- What Doesn't Kill You... (2007, Rainman Records)
- 7 (2012, ShroomAngel Records) (Recorded 1979)
- The '67 Demos (Demo) (2018, BeatRocket) (Recorded 1967)
Other Releases
- Thrasher – Burning At The Speed Of Light (Studio Album; Vocals on track 1) (1985, Roadrunner Records)
- Group B - The Scorpio Records Story (Compilation; appears on tracks 14 and 15) (1994, Big Beat)
- Hank Davison - Real Live - Hank Davison & Friends (Live album; Bass and Vocals on 10 and 11) (1995, KDC)
- Dickie Peterson - Child Of The Darkness (Studio Album) (1997, Captain Trip Records)
- Dickie Peterson - Tramp (Live Album) (1999, Captain Trip Records)
- Mr.Rogers Neighborhood – Radical Music For Docile Minds (Studio Album) (2001, Captain Trip Records)