Rock Musician. Bass player and lead vocalist with the music group Blue Cheer. Along with Leigh Stephens and Paul Whaley, he formed the San Francisco-based band during the late-1960s. They enjoyed commercial success, when their edgy version of Eddie Cochran's hit "Summertime Blues" reached number fourteen on the pop charts in March 1968. Between 1968 and 1971, they released six albums which included "Vincebus Eruptum" (1968), "Blue Cheer" (1969) and "New! Improved! Blue Cheer" (1970). Blue Cheer and other groups of that time which included Steppenwolf and Iron Butterfly became the forerunners of the hard rock and heavy metal music genre. After they disbanded during the early-1970's, Peterson continued his music career with other groups and as a solo artist. He remained an active performer until his death from cancer.
Rock Musician. Bass player and lead vocalist with the music group Blue Cheer. Along with Leigh Stephens and Paul Whaley, he formed the San Francisco-based band during the late-1960s. They enjoyed commercial success, when their edgy version of Eddie Cochran's hit "Summertime Blues" reached number fourteen on the pop charts in March 1968. Between 1968 and 1971, they released six albums which included "Vincebus Eruptum" (1968), "Blue Cheer" (1969) and "New! Improved! Blue Cheer" (1970). Blue Cheer and other groups of that time which included Steppenwolf and Iron Butterfly became the forerunners of the hard rock and heavy metal music genre. After they disbanded during the early-1970's, Peterson continued his music career with other groups and as a solo artist. He remained an active performer until his death from cancer.
Bio by: C.S.
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