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Pete Anderson
Pete Anderson grew up in San Diego, California, where he absorbed a mix of jazz, folk, and country sounds. In the 1970s, he joined The Blasters as their...
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Pete Anderson grew up in San Diego, California, where he absorbed a mix of jazz, folk, and country sounds. In the 1970s, he joined The Blasters as their guitarist and principal songwriter, helping shape their roots rock approach.
He went solo in the early 1980s, releasing albums like 'Working Class Dog' in 1981 and 'Say No More' in 1984. His 1989 track '110 In The Shade' gained wider attention with its spare, moody arrangement. Other songs from that period include 'Ain't That Peculiar' and 'Feels Like Mississippi'.
Anderson has worked with musicians like Dave Alvin from The Blasters and Dwight Yoakam. He put out records through the 1990s, including 'For Sale' in 1992 and 'The Wayside' in 1997.
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