Peter Blakeley
Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
December 2nd, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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A singer-songwriter and guitarist from Australia, this musician gained recognition with a successful music career in the late 20th century. The debut album 'To the Highest Bidder' featured the hit single 'Cried Out for Love', which reached high positions on the Australian charts. Beyond solo work, collaborated with various artists and contributed to the Australian music scene.
Released the album 'To the Highest Bidder'
Achieved hit single 'Cried Out for Love'
Collaborated with other notable Australian musicians
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