Peter Perrett
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Peter Perrett is an English
singer-songwriter
. He fronts the recently re-formed 1970s English
band
, The Only Ones
. Perrett lives in Forest Hill
, South East London. The Only Ones often described as New Wave were noted for their musicianship during the Punk period. In fact, their roots go back to the late sixties. Perrett is influenced by Syd Barrett
-era Pink Floyd
and his eyeliner-look, his tendency to disappear share similarities with the reclusive Barrett.
Perrett re-emerged briefly between 1994 and 1996 fronting a new band called The One
which released an EP called Cultured Palate and a full length album Woke up Sticky. Similar themes of vampirism, addiction and saturation which influenced his songwriting with The Only Ones appear on these records. Songs like "Twilight World" and "Law of The Jungle" reveal Perrett's abiding fixation with social relations breaking down into disease and parasitism. Perrett's Gothic vision is concerned with the abuses of power. It is partly informed by his interest in The Great Beast, Aleister Crowley
which is celebrated in the classic Only Ones song "The Whole of The Law".
Hardly anything was heard of Perrett until he appeared on stage with The Libertines
in April 2004. Peter also appeared in concert with his sons Jamie and Peter, Jr. and their band Love Minus Zero. Long hiatuses in his music career have been ascribed to his enduring struggles with heroin and crack cocaine
addiction.
The Only Ones reformed for a series of UK gigs in April and June 2007. They played the Connect Festival and All Tomorrow's Parties in Minehead as well as travelling to Japan for a couple of concerts.
In 2009 they embarked on a mini European tour. They played in Bilbao and Madrid and recorded a live appearance for French television. Perrett looked healthier at recent gigs in Manchester, Southampton and Shepherds Bush. They showcased some new material: Magic Tablet and a reworking of an old Perrett composition You Gave Birth. A new album is forthcoming.
More details on John Perry MySpace. View the Manchester Academy setlist on Maudlin Rich Live Journal.
Perrett is married to Zena and has two sons, Peter Jr. and Jamie. His two sons are musicians in their own right and have both been included in the original line-up of Babyshambles
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. He fronts the recently re-formed 1970s English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
, The Only Ones
The Only Ones
The Only Ones are an English rock band. They were initially active in the late 1970s and were associated with punk rock, yet straddled the musical territory in between punk, power pop and hard rock, with noticeable influences from psychedelia...
. Perrett lives in Forest Hill
Forest Hill, London
Forest Hill is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It situated between Dulwich and Sydenham. The area has enjoyed extensive investment since plans to extend the East London Line to Forest Hill were unveiled in 2004....
, South East London. The Only Ones often described as New Wave were noted for their musicianship during the Punk period. In fact, their roots go back to the late sixties. Perrett is influenced by Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
-era Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
and his eyeliner-look, his tendency to disappear share similarities with the reclusive Barrett.
Perrett re-emerged briefly between 1994 and 1996 fronting a new band called The One
The One (band)
The One were a British band formed to back Peter Perrett on his first new material since The Only Ones originally split up in 1981.Perrett initially started work with Miyuki, who was a keyboard player and was his manager's wife. A full band was then assembled via advertisements in Melody Maker...
which released an EP called Cultured Palate and a full length album Woke up Sticky. Similar themes of vampirism, addiction and saturation which influenced his songwriting with The Only Ones appear on these records. Songs like "Twilight World" and "Law of The Jungle" reveal Perrett's abiding fixation with social relations breaking down into disease and parasitism. Perrett's Gothic vision is concerned with the abuses of power. It is partly informed by his interest in The Great Beast, Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley , born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, astrologer, mystic and ceremonial magician, responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. He was also successful in various other...
which is celebrated in the classic Only Ones song "The Whole of The Law".
Hardly anything was heard of Perrett until he appeared on stage with The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty . The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall and Gary Powell for most of its recording career...
in April 2004. Peter also appeared in concert with his sons Jamie and Peter, Jr. and their band Love Minus Zero. Long hiatuses in his music career have been ascribed to his enduring struggles with heroin and crack cocaine
Crack cocaine
Crack cocaine is the freebase form of cocaine that can be smoked. It may also be termed rock, hard, iron, cavvy, base, or just crack; it is the most addictive form of cocaine. Crack rocks offer a short but intense high to smokers...
addiction.
The Only Ones reformed for a series of UK gigs in April and June 2007. They played the Connect Festival and All Tomorrow's Parties in Minehead as well as travelling to Japan for a couple of concerts.
In 2009 they embarked on a mini European tour. They played in Bilbao and Madrid and recorded a live appearance for French television. Perrett looked healthier at recent gigs in Manchester, Southampton and Shepherds Bush. They showcased some new material: Magic Tablet and a reworking of an old Perrett composition You Gave Birth. A new album is forthcoming.
More details on John Perry MySpace. View the Manchester Academy setlist on Maudlin Rich Live Journal.
Perrett is married to Zena and has two sons, Peter Jr. and Jamie. His two sons are musicians in their own right and have both been included in the original line-up of Babyshambles
Babyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
.