Pete first picked up drumsticks at the age of 13 and found a love in the instrument right away. By the age of 14 he was playing live to audiences in a variety of different bands and theatres. By the age of 15 he had already begun to teach others.

He went on to study at Access To Music and then at DrumTech in London, learning all the skills that were needed to move back to Norfolk at the age of 18 to begin his career as a professional musician.

Having the passion, enthusiasm and drive, he has now played thousands of shows around the UK and Europe as well as numerous tours of America. He has played major festivals in the UK including Reading & Leeds, Download, 2000 Trees, Beautiful Days, Camden Rocks and Boomtown as well as some of the best around the world including Punk Rock Holidays (Slovenia) Groezrock (Belgium) MIghty Sounds (Czech Republic) Riez Open Air (Germany) and THE FEST (USA)

In 2002 Pete broke the world record for solo marathon drumming, playing for an unprecedented 42 hours non-stop.

Pete is the full-time drummer for Millie Manders And The Shutup, whilst continuing to juggle a mutitiude of other bands, musical projects, theatre shows and recording sessions.

Now running a busy and successful studio, The Compound, Pete is in demand as a live/studio session drummer and drum educator.

Pete lives in Norfolk with his wife, child, dog and campervan.