Peter Gutteridge facts for kids

Peter Gutteridge (born May 19, 1961 – died September 15, 2014) was a talented musician from New Zealand. He is known for helping to create the "Dunedin sound" with his bands The Clean and The Chills. The Dunedin sound is a unique style of music that came from Dunedin, New Zealand, known for its jangly guitars and often dreamy feel.

Life and Career

Peter Gutteridge was a founding member of the band The Clean in 1978. He started the band with brothers Hamish and David Kilgour. Peter had known them since they were in school together.

In 1980, Peter also helped start another band called The Chills. However, he only stayed with The Chills for a few months. He felt the band's environment was "too controlling" for his style.

After leaving The Chills, Peter joined the Kilgour brothers again in 1983. They formed a new band called The Great Unwashed. Peter brought four songs he had written to this new group. The band even played on the famous John Peel Show, a radio program in the UK.

Later, Peter Gutteridge formed his own band called Snapper in 1986. He performed with Snapper for many years. He also played in other bands, such as the Alpaca Brothers and The Puddle.

In 1989, Peter released his only solo album, titled Pure. It came out on Xpressway Records.

Peter Gutteridge passed away on September 15, 2014, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Legacy and Influence

Many people believe Peter Gutteridge had a big impact on music. SPIN Magazine once said that the relaxed and flowing style of bands like Yo La Tengo, Ducktails, Beach Fossils, and Twerps owes a lot to the sound Peter helped create.

Other musicians also recognized his work. The band Yo La Tengo covered his song "Gentle Hour." The band Wooden Shjips often played his song "Buddy" during their concerts.

Even though he helped create the Dunedin sound, Peter Gutteridge didn't always like being connected to it. He once said that he got tired of guitar sounds that weren't carefully thought about. He felt he had his own special style. For example, he wrote The Clean's song "Point That Thing [Somewhere Else]" when he was only 17 years old.

Michael Hann, a music writer for The Guardian, noted that Peter's fame also came from his record label, Flying Nun Records. This label was home to many other popular New Zealand bands. However, Hann also said that Peter was unique and very influential in his own right.

Discography

Albums

See also

• The Clean
• The Chills
• Snapper (band)

Awards

Aotearoa Music Awards

The Aotearoa Music Awards are a yearly event that celebrates the best music in New Zealand. They have been given out every year since 1965.

Sources

• Davey, T. & Puschmann, H. (1996) Kiwi rock. Dunedin: Kiwi Rock Publications. ISBN: 0-473-03718-1.
• Dix, J. (1988) Stranded in paradise: New Zealand rock'n'roll 1955–1988. Wellington: Paradise Publications. ISBN: 0-473-00638-3.
• Eggleton, D. (2003) Ready to fly: The story of New Zealand rock music. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton Publishing. ISBN: 1-877333-06-9.