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Pete York

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Biography

Pete York, born Peter York on August 15, 1942, in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, is an English rock drummer. He began his career playing with local jazz bands before joining the Spencer Davis Group. The group's hits "Keep On Running" (1965) and "Gimme Some Lovin’" (1966) marked their breakthrough. In 1969, York left the group to form Hardin & York with Eddie Hardin. He then founded Pete York's Percussion Band in 1972, collaborating with notable musicians like Ian Paice and Keith Moon. Throughout his career, York has released numerous albums including Doldinger Jubilee Concert (1974) and Olympic Rock & Blues Circus (1981). In 1984, he moved to Germany and continued his prolific output with various bands and collaborations, including Daddy and the Steamers with his daugther Stephanie.
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