Artist description How I wanted to be a popstar..... - but I soon realised that my biggest appreciativeaudience was the thirty something's - even though when I started playing serious concerts I was only 18. Now I work in the Christian & Secular music industry in Licensing and Publishing. I still play the odd concert but most of my songs these days are written for people - heard by few, smiled upon by me, loved by my family, tolerated by my friends, and very occasionaly enjoyed by many.

Music Style Songs of personal passion and worship - gentle pop sound, piano led, always meaningful.

Musical Influences Keith Green, Michael W Smith, Bruce Hornsby, James Taylor

Artist History In the summer of 1988 I made a first appearance on stage, fronting a band and singing to a crowd of over 200 - a fantastic and mind-blowing experience for me. I started writing music seriously at 16 and subsequently began to use whatever concerts I could get, to perform my own material. I would sing for any band I could get in to, and spent the following three years playing in all sorts of strange places - all good experience! However, I was led to join 'CANTICLE', a Christian music group committed to working on a semi-professional basis in churches of all sizes, and in schools all over the country. Following this came the release of three songs I had written for 'CANTICLE' on their fifth album - 'THE SECRET'. These were my first commercial recordings of which I was very proud (!) and also grateful to 'CANTICLE' for. After another twelve months of gigging with the band and more concerts than ever with 'CANTICLE' I finally committed myself to a solo EP 'CAST YOUR MIND BACK'. This recording, in memory of my Father, produced a fantastic response - and with it came the encouragement I needed to carry on singing and playing live. In turn, this led to the formation of the 'PETER J WHEELER BAND' - debuting at a home concert to over 250 people! In 1992 I formed REALLY FREE MUSIC with an aim to covering every aspect of music that I became involved in. Thus, in the last 12 years I have played well over 300 concerts, sharing venues with some very well known groups and artists. One of the most enjoyable of these was GREENBELT - emphasising for me the importance of the Christian message in and through my performance. As a company REALLY FREE MUSIC is now a front for my work in independent production, publishing, licensing and soundtracks, as well as continuing to promote the use of musical resources within the church. My aim remains the same - an effective Christian ministry through the use of music. Myself, and the rest of my small team, pride ourselves on providing a complete service no matter what the request. To this end we take a great deal of trouble to listen to what is required. God bless, PETER J WHEELER: REALLY FREE MUSIC

Group Members Most stuff completely PJW. Some lyrics by David Robinson Some backing vox by Lisa Haddock, Nick John, James Royle. Some guitar by Tim Geraghty.

Albums From Where You Are, Cast Your Mind Back, Everlasting

Location Aylesbury, Bucks - United Kingdom

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