Artist History 1981-1983 Founder, frontman/singer for Chicago power pop favorites THE GENERICS. Pete wrote many songs during this period, two of which received regular airplay on several college radio stations. THE GENERICS performed a fast paced high energy non-stop show. They were received well when they performed on college campuses, and also played hundreds of club dates. 1981-1983 Guitarist for punk/metal band THE END, who often opened up for prominent bands such as HUSKER-DU and BOHEMIA. Pete brought a commercial sensibility to the group when he joined. THE END released one album and toured the midwest twice. 1986-1988 Pete put his punk, country, folk, blues rock, and pop influences into a blender, and out came PETE BERWICK&INTERSTATE, a sizzling outfit that many described as cowpunk. The group performed heavily throughout the midwest, and during this time Pete released two self produced records, one of which was DECISIONS, a rocking and menacing collection of over ten years of songwriting. The record ranked as second of all indie releases in 1987 by Illinois Entertainer magazine. 1990-1996 Pete headed to Nashville Tennesse, where he wasted no time in securing a record deal and staff writer agreement with Bitter Creek Records. His comical song on the pitfalls of songwriting, "Aint No Train Outta Nashville" appeared in the River Phoenix movie "The Thing Called Love". Pete then rounded up some of Nashville's top session players and recorded "REBELS AND CADILLACS", which showcased his versatility as both a rock and country writer. Due to financial troubles with Bitter Creek Records the album was not released. Pete then signed with Advanced Talent Management, and put together the outlaw country rock group THE NASHVILLE UNDERGROUND. After proving themselves on the circuit, the group landed an opening slot for The Charlie Daniels Band. After the group split, Pete assembled Steve Earle drummer Craig Wright and Web Wilder bassist Tom Comet, and recorded the hard rocking ep "HELL TO PAY", which received rave reviews. 1996-2001 After over 15 years of non-stop performing, recording and writing, Pete relocated back to his hometown of Chicago and started an entertainment and publishing company. In 2000 Pete wrote and recorded a children's record. He has just finished recording his latest album, "Only Bleeding."

Albums Decisions. Six Pack Town. Hell To Pay. Only Bleeding.

Press Reviews Pete Berwick is to songwriters what Jack Daniels is to whiskey. A musical pioneer and innovator of cowpunk, Berwick has spent the past twenty four years performing and recording throughout Chicago and Nashville. Berwick has written songs for Paramount Pictures and toured with Charlie Daniels. His music has been described as a cross between The Rolling Stones, The Ramones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and The Georgia Sattelites. Berwick's balls to the wall CD "Only Bleeding" is a must for those who want to rock, but yet appreciate hybrid songwriting. Berwick incorporates many genres into his music, from punk and folk to southern rock and country and straight out hard rock. Hear for yourself why Pete Berwick was listed as one of America's top singer songwriters by The Nashville Metro and The Illinois Entertainer. ______________________________________________________ For those who like their bars smoky and their music raw!-Indie music Paper, Canda. Berwick is a true Rock n' roll survivor and visionary.-Rev. Keith A. Gordon, O Boy Magazine, Singapore. "Only Bleeding" is full of future classics. This is high octane rock n' roll!-Rockabilly Review.

Location Lakemoor, IL - USA

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