Peter Wells - Between The Saddle...

Peter William "Pete" Wells (1946 -- 27 March 2006) was the founder and slide guitarist in Australian hard rock band Rose Tattoo. Wells was previously bassist with the pioneering Sydney-based heavy metal outfit Buffalo in the 1970s.
In 1976, Wells formed Rose Tattoo with former Buster Brown vocalist Angry Anderson, guitarist Mick Cocks, bassist Ian Rilen and drummer Dallas Royal. The band's hard rock style soon developed a strong following in Sydney leading to Albert Productions offering them a record contract. Their single "Bad Boy for Love" became a hit and their self-titled debut album established their reputation with production by George Young and Harry Vanda formerly of The Easybeats. Rilen left the band to be replaced by former Buster Brown bassist Geordie Leech. After the release of their second album Assault and Battery, Rose Tattoo embarked on an international tour. They were the loudest band to play at the Marquee Club, London since Led Zeppelin. After the release of their third album Scarred for Life, the band supported Aerosmith and ZZ Top on US tours.
Wells left the band in 1983 with Royal and Robin Riley who had replaced Cocks in 1982. After Wells left Rose Tattoo, he fronted The Pete Wells Band. He also worked on side projects to his credit, such as the Lucy DeSoto Band, Rocks Push with Rob Grosser and Chris Turner, and Hillbilly Moon with Paul Norton and Cletis Carr. Rose Tattoo reformed briefly in 1993 to support Guns N' Roses on an Australian tour.
In 2002, Wells was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Australian musicians played benefit gigs for him in 2005 including Rose Tattoo, Peter Garrett, The Beasts of Bourbon, Tex, Don and Charlie, Paul Kelly and Tim Rogers and the Temperance Union. Wells died aged 59, on 27 March 2006, from the disease which had spread to other parts of his body. His daughter, Katrina spoke at his eulogy at St Brendan's Church in Annandale with his funeral attended by fellow band members and musicians. His band, Rose Tattoo, was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame on 16 August.

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[MrNigelCol]

Loved the early Buffalo in the 70's and Rose Tattoo. Pete also played with Lucy De Soto (and the handsome devils). All class and severly missed.

[neoclassicalfan1]

he should have been bigger then life3 but i blame mtv

[SLMoore13610]

Pete was a real gentleman despite his hard core image, his passing left a whole in the lives of many, R.I.P

[santanocci]

wheres the rest of petes stuff on here great upload but loved that meaning of life album as well....somebody please whack it on here cheers

[ohdear1964]

Nice one, they have the wrong kind of bars in jail!

[sospeciallyme]

Great song and brings back memories of seeing him perform this live in 1994 at Maroochydore 'Chiffleys' or whatever the heck they call it now .. still missin' the big man of Australian Rock, as well as Mick, Lobby and Ian .. miss you guys!!

[jdkdar]

Great artist and graat song :-)

[Brusia67]

one of my faves from the early 90's

[vunxh]

This is one of my all time favourite songs. Thanks!

[BALKISDREAMER]

Beautiful voice! true rock'n' roll, something of Lou Reed, he left Rose Tattoo at the right moment, when Angry began to look towards hard fm, away from the first and second album.