Artist description Pete Masitti is a pop/rock singer songwriter in the vein of Vertical Horizon/David Gray. His songs are filled with hyper catchy hooks and have a distinctive lyrical edge.

Music Style Pop/rock

Musical Influences Vertical Horizon, Cheryl Crow, Nine Days

Similar Artists Match Box 20, Vertical Horizon

Artist History "Turn Around" is the much anticipated follow up CD to "Green Trim". For famed singer, songwriter, producer Pete Masitti, it has arrived with more fanfare than most major label releases. His trademark sound, often compared to Tal Bachman, Toad The Wet Sprocket and Vertical Horizon, is full of hooks and rich vocal textures which has made him an instant hit with critics and fans alike. It's no surprise. With a resume as impressive as Pete's, one never wondered "if" Pete Masitti would arrive, but rather "when"! As the musical director for Julio Iglesias Jr., Masitti is an artist long familiar to U.S. and international radio and television audiences. Starting with a prestigious education at Juilliard School of Music, Masitti then opened West End Studios, writing songs and producing several independent and major label releases with artists including Julio Iglesias, KC & The Sunshine Band and Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block fame. Pete Masitti parlayed his experience and contacts and continued to build his impressive resume by hitting the road with Shakira, David Lee Roth, and Julio Igleseias Jr.,(opening up for CHER's "Believe" tour). Playing alongside Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada and the Rolling Stones has given Pete a glimpse into the world of major label artists. In 1997, Masitti wrote and produced three major radio hits for his former band Panjea, whose self titled album on "Max Music" sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. Now focused on recording his third solo album, Pete Masitti is determined to match, if not better his previous successes. One thing is for certain: if the songs on "Turn Around" are any indication, Pete Masitti will see more success than even he could imagine.

Instruments Both "Turn Around" and "Green Trim" feature the folowing instruments: Guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards and percussion.

Albums Turn Around, Green Trim and Push Me(DAM CD)

Press Reviews Please see my website at www.PeteMasitti.com

Location Miami, FL - USA

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