Pete Droge

Pete Droge is an American adult alternative/folk rock musician.

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His debut album Necktie Second, released by American records in 1994, featured the tongue-in-cheek "If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)", (which also appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Dumb and Dumber), as well as the songs "Sunspot Stopwatch" and "So I am Over You."

Related Topics:
Necktie Second - If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself) - Dumb and Dumber - Sunspot Stopwatch - So I am Over You

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Droge's next album, Find a Door, was released 2 years later in the summer of 1996 under the name of Pete Droge and The Sinners; his backing band included Dave Hull (bass), Rob Brill (drums), Peter Stroud (guitar/vocals) and Elaine Summers (guitar/vocals). This album met with critical success but received little airplay. Notable songs include "You Should Be Running", "Dear Diane" and "Mr. Jade."

Related Topics:
Find a Door - Elaine Summers - You Should Be Running - Dear Diane - Mr. Jade

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Droge subsequently released two more solo records, Spacey & Shakin' and Skywatching; the latter was released on his own label, Puzzle Tree Records, through United Musicians.

Related Topics:
Spacey & Shakin' - Skywatching - United Musicians

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In 1996 Droge contributed the title song to the movie "Beautiful Girls." Other credits include contributions to albums by Kim Richey and Stone Gossard.

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Beautiful Girls - Kim Richey - Stone Gossard

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In 2000, Droge appeared as a "Hyatt Singer" in the movie "Almost Famous" where he and Elaine Summers performed "Small Time Blues."

Related Topics:
Almost Famous - Small Time Blues

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His latest project, The Thorns, is a three-part harmony Adult Alternative super group, which features other notable artists Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins.

Related Topics:
The Thorns - Matthew Sweet - Shawn Mullins

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