Pete Drake

Country, Musical Artist

1932 – 1988

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Who was Pete Drake?

Pete Drake, born Roddis Franklin Drake, was a major Nashville-based record producer and pedal steel guitar player.

One of the most sought-after backup musicians of the 1960s, Drake played on such hits as Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden", Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors"' Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay"' and Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man".

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Born
Oct 8, 1932
Augusta
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jul 29, 1988
Nashville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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