Pete Anderson (born July 23, 1948) is an American

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and

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. Anderson is most known for his guitar work with, and critically acclaimed production of,

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from 1984 through 2002, a partnership that resulted in numerous platinum records, sold-out tours, and some music in the Bakersfield and hillbilly traditions. On guitar, Anderson's technical proficiency and versatility allows him to perform a variety of styles, including country,

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. Among the artists Anderson has produced are

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, Jason Boland and the Stragglers,

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, Steve Pryor Band, Lonesome Strangers, and

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. He more recently produced

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's album ''Outlaw'' (2010) and

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' album ''Long Way From Home'' (2024)

Record label

In 1993, along with Dusty Wakeman, Anderson joined Barbara Hein, a longtime

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executive with a history in the music business, and engineer Michael Dumas to form Little Dog Records. Recording his first solo CD on his own label in 1994, Anderson placed himself on the road in support of ''Working Class'', a country-blues-rock-roots music extravaganza produced by Wakeman. While continuing to work with Yoakam, being the president of a record label opened new worlds for Anderson. Signing artists that he and his partners believed in gave Anderson the creative freedom he craved. Having to be part businessman and part artist was a difficult part to play every day, but Anderson proved he was up to the challenge when he negotiated a distribution deal with Polygram in 1996. Anderson stuck with Wakeman for his second release, 1997's ''Dogs In Heaven''.

Discography

; Solo albums *''Working Class'' (1994) *''Dogs In Heaven'' (1997) *''Live At Ohio University'' (1998) *''Daredevil'' (2004) *''Even Things Up'' (2009) *''Birds Above Guitarland'' (2013) *''Live At The Moose'' (2015) ; With

*'' Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.'' (1986) *'' Hillbilly Deluxe'' (1987) *'' Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room'' (1988) *'' Just Lookin' for a Hit'' (1989) compilation *'' If There Was a Way'' (1990) *"

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" (Single) (1992) *''La Croix D'Amour'' (1992) compilation *'' This Time'' (1993) *'' Gone'' (1995) *'' Dwight Live'' (1995) *'' Under the Covers'' (1997) *'' Come On Christmas'' (1997) *'' A Long Way Home'' (1998) *'' Last Chance for a Thousand Years'' (1999) compilation *"

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" (Single) (1999) *'' dwightyoakamacoustic.net'' (2000) *'' Tomorrow's Sounds Today'' (2000) *''

South of Heaven, West of Hell ''South of Heaven, West of Hell'' is a 2000 American western film starring Dwight Yoakam, who also co-wrote, directed, and scored the film. The film follows Valentine Casey (Yoakam), a Marshal in the Arizona territory when he receives a surpri ...

'' (Soundtrack) (2001) *''Reprise Please Baby'' (2002) 4CD compilation *''

Population Me ''Population Me'' is the 13th studio album by Dwight Yoakam. It was released in June 2003 via the E1 Music, Audium Records label. The album spawned two singles, "The Back of Your Hand" and "The Late Great Golden State". Background After fulfilli ...

'' (2003) *'' In Others' Words'' (2003) compilation *''

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'' (2004) compilation *'' The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam'' (2004) compilation *'' Live from Austin, TX'' (1988, el. 2005 ; With

*'' Short Sharp Shocked'' (1988) producer, arranger, electric guitar, bass, 6-string bass *'' Captain Swing'' (1989) producer, arranger, electric guitar *''Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs Of Stephen Foster'' (2004) producer, acoustic guitar on "Oh Susana" ; With Various artists * Stealin' Horses: ''Stealin' Horses'' (1985): guitar * The Lonesome Strangers: ''Lonesome Pine'' (1986): producer *

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: ''Rosie Flores'' (1987): producer, arranger, guitar, bass, mandolin *

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: ''10'' (1987): guitar * The Black Velvet Band: ''When Justice Came'' (1989): producer, guitar, mandolin *

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: ''Trouble No More'' (1990): producer, guitar *

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: ''Left Us To Burn'' (1990): producer *

: "First Girl I Loved" (Single) (1990): producer, arranger *

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: ''Casino'' (1991): producer, guitar, mandolin *

: ''Forbidden Places'' (1991): producer * Thelonius Monster: ''Beautiful Mess'' (1991): producer * Steve Pryor Band: ''Steve Pryor Band'' (Zoo Entertainment) (1991): producer *

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: ''Partners'' (1992): guitar *

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: '' The American in Me'' (1992): producer, guitar *

: ''The Buck Owens Collection (1959–1990)'' (1992): producer, guitar *

: ''King Of Hearts'' (1992): producer * Bobby Crynor: ''Bobby Crynor'' (1992): guitar *

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: ''Anthony Crawford'' (1993): producer, guitar, harmonica * Jim Matt: All My Wild Oats (1994): producer *

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: ''What A Crying Shame'' (1994): songwriter on "Neon Blue" * Jeff Finlin: Highway Diaries (1995): producer * Carl Peterson: ''Scotland The Brave'' (1995): drums * Scott Joss: ''Souvenirs'' (1996): producer, arranger, guitar *

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: ''Three Chords & The Truth'' (1997): producer, arranger, guitar, bass * The Lonesome Strangers: ''Land Of Opportunity'' (1997): producer * Mark Insley: ''Good Country Junk'' (1997): guitar * The Backsliders: ''Throwin' Rocks At The Moon'' (1997): producer * The Blazers: ''Just For You'' (1997): producer, guitar * Joy Lynn White: ''Lucky Few'' (1997): producer, guitar * Wooden Circus: ''Wooden Circus (Lemon Drop)'' (1998): producer *

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: ''Highways & Honky Tonks'' (1998): guitar * Scott Joss: ''Invite Scott Joss Into Your Living Room'' (1998): producer * Amanda Garrigues: ''Spirit Act'' (1999): engineer *

: ''Sleepytown'' (2000): producer, guitar * Scott Joss: ''A New Reason To Care'' (2000): producer, guitar *

: ''Greatest Hits'' (2001): producer * William Norman Edwards: ''Down Here'' (2001): producer, guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo *

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: ''Divide And Conquer'' (2001): producer *

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: ''Point Of No Return - The Unreleased 1989 Album'' (2001): producer * The Blazers: ''Seventeen Jewels'' (2003): producer * Moot Davis: ''Moot Davis'' (2003): producer, guitar *

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: ''7740 Valmont St.'' (2004): producer, arranger, guitar * Curt Kirkwood: ''Snow'' (2005): producer, guitar, bass, mandolin * Chris Jones: ''Too Far Down The Road'' (2006): producer, guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo * Jason Boland: ''The Bourbon Legend'' (2006): producer * BJ Thomas: "Nashville Rain" (Single) (2006): producer, guitar, sitar, bass *

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: "Boy (Remix)" (2006): producer, guitar * Adam Hood: Different Groove (2007): producer, arranger, guitar, lap steel guitar, mandolin, percussion * Moot Davis: ''Already Moved On'' (2007): producer, guitar * The Blazers: ''Dreaming A Dream'' (2008): producer *

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: ''My Turn'' (2009): producer, guitar, bass, harmonica, mandolin *

: ''Outlaw'' (2010): producer, guitar, bass, drums * Grayson Hugh: ''Back To The Soul'' (2015): guest artist, guitar solo on "Rock 'N' Roll Man" * Lightnin' Willie & the Poorboys: ''No Black No White Just Blues'' (2017): producer *

: ''Long Way From Home'' (2024): producer, electric guitar, bass, percussion ; Compilation albums * ''A Town South of Bakersfield'' (1985) producer, arranger, acoustic & electric guitar, mandolin, 6-string bass * ''Honky Tonk Country'' (Warner Bros.) (1986) producer, guitar * ''Country Jukebox'' (Warner Bros.) (1986) producer, guitar * ''A Town South of Bakersfield 2'' (1988) producer, arranger, acoustic & electric guitar, mandolin, 6-string bass * ''A Christmas Tradition, Volume II'' (1988) producer * ''The New Tradition Sings The Old Tradition'' (1989) producer, guitar * ''Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume IV'' (1991) guitar * ''Rockin' Country'' (1991) producer * ''Favorite Country Duets'' (1991) producer * ''Country Jukebox: Greatest Hits, Volume Two'' (1993) producer * ''It's Now or Never: The Tribute To Elvis Presley'' (1994) guitar * ''Little Dog Records: 1996 Sampler'' (1996) producer, multiple instruments * ''The Best of Austin City Limits'' (1996) guitar * ''Christmas Country'' (Warner Bros.) (1996) producer * ''The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute'' (1997) producer, arranger, guitar * ''The Songs of Dwight Yoakam: Will Sing For Food'' (1998) producer, dobro, guitar, mandolin, percussion * ''Country Love Songs, Volume Four'' (2000) producer * ''Hits of The Nineties, Volume One'' (Warner Bros.) (2000) producer * ''Super Hits: Super Hats'' (2000) producer * ''Favorite Country Duets, Volume 2'' (2000) producer * ''Young Guitar Slingers: Texas Blues Evolution'' (Antone's/Texas Music Group) (2001) producer, harmonica * ''A Country Superstar Christmas 4'' (2001) producer * ''Totally Country (17 New Chart-Topping Hits)'' (2002) producer * ''A Country West of Nashville'' (Little Dog) (2003) producer, multiple instruments

References

External links

PeteAnderson.com
Official Website
Little Dog Records
Pete's Record Label and Music
Pete Anderson 2014 Interview on Guitar.com
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