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    A Georgian Bay News Tribute to “The Legend Peter X Anthony”!!! #RESPECT

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    Straight up HARD ROCK with one foot planted firmly in left field and tongue well planted in cheek.

    The wit, sarcasm and honesty of Frank Zappa. Shades of Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop and Deep Purple. The guitar tones and voicings are often compared to Zakk Wylde, Brian May, Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Satriani. It’s a sonic buffet. Dig in!

    A fixture on the Canadian music scene for the past 20 years, Peter X Anthony has supported some the biggest acts in the industry as resident guitar slinger and arranger. He also writes and fronts his own projects both live and in the studio. Peter is known for his contributions to progessive rock, metal and shred guitar.

    He has toured across Canada and the USA several times with his own bands Pippy Strange (1985-1990) and The Verge (1990-1993) playing on bills that ranged from 1,000 to 12,000 seat venues.

    After a brief hiatus from the road the re-invented PXA re-surfaced in 1997 writing more mainstream accessible songs. Having the reputation of Canada’s Six String Schizophrenic, the direction shift took some fans by surprise. Releasing two(under-rated) albums with his band Staghound-X at the end of the 1990’s he drove the final nail in the coffin of his metal, shred head image. Fusing latin, country, pop, world, funk and rock into compact, hummable tunes he proved that he could wield the pen as well as he could the axe.

    Peter X Anthonys last cd, Porcupine, has the presence of the ‘classic’ country sound with a progressive,surf edge that Peter is known for. Combined with tongue-in-cheek humor, honest performance and delivery and kick your ass attitude Peter X Anthony remains to live up to the moniker of Rock & Rolls Bastard Son. Released Jan.2008

    Please add your comments and respects at the bottom of the post.

    The Legend Peter X Anthony Rest in Peace my old friend. Gone but never forgotten, Rock on Forever!!!

    – Tammy Peters

    Known as Pete to me, Peter X Anthony moved from where he grew up in southern Ontario to Calgary of all places, has left us. RIP Pete. – Steve Peevester

    So very sorry to hear this sad news, rest easy now Peter , you were like another brother to me and i will cherish the memories of getting to know you. – Teresa Labuik VanderVoort Miller 

    Stellar guy guitar teacher to me when I was young! I’ll never forget your rad styles and rips on guitar! RIP – Corinna Haight

    Rip …our condolences to the family this is very sad news – Terry Shipp

    Rock & Roll is a dangerous game but someone has to live it!

    These are the chronicles of Canadas Six-String SchiXophrenic. A fixture on the Canadian music scene for the past 20 years, Peter X Anthony has supported some the biggest acts in the industry as resident guitar slinger and arranger. He also writes and fronts his own projects both live and in the studio. He has toured across Canada and the USA several times as side man for other artists as well as with his own bands Pippy Strange and The Verge. Peter has released numerous independent recordings and has created somewhat of an underground cult following along the way. Many of his earlier recordings were instrumental and for a time through the late 80’s/early 90’s he supplied the new “shred” guitar sound for everything from beer commercials to television and movies.

    After a brief hiatus the re-invented PXA re-surfaced in 1997 with a more “song” oriented approach to his writing. Having the reputation of Canada’s Six String Schizophrenic, the direction shift took some fans by surprise. With the birth of his last band, Staghound-X, in the late 90’s he drove the final nail in the coffin of his metal, shred head image. Fusing Latin, country, pop, world, funk and rock into compact, hummable tunes he proved that he could wield the pen as well as he could the axe. During this time Peter did occasional guitar duty for blues phenomenon Brian Cober as well as Maple Blues Award winners Rick Fines and Carlos Del Junco.

    For a period Peter was also guitar player for Canadian country artist Mike McCarthy. In 2009 and Rock & Rolls Bastard Son continues to be in demand both in the studio and on the road. Watch for coming to a saloon near you. 2018- Peter X is living in Calgary AB, Canada…, satisfying all your rock & roll needs!

    Peters services have been called for by such reputable organizations such as: International Ride For Sight,, Collingwood Elvis Festival Canadian Special Olympics, Town of Collingwood, Rogers Television, Universal Studios, Creemore Brewing Company, CITY TV (Toronto), Canadian Cancer Society, Carnival Cruise Lines

    Peter has played in support of such acts as Alice in Chains, Anthrax, April Wine, Corpus Vile, David Wilcox Forgotten Rebels, Jamie Warren Jeff Healey, Killer Dwarves, Metallica, Prairie Oyster, Razor Slayer Staggered Crossing, Voi Ãâ“ Vod and WAY MORE ÃâÂ





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