PETE HILTON (Drums/Percussion)
Pete joined the 60s Band The Dakotas in 1999, but has also a long established pedigree. An ex-member of Freddie & the Dreamers, he is also a respected session drummer, and has been touring since 1963.
In the late sixties Pete worked the original Liverpool Cavern Club with the eminent guitarist Robin Hill. Pete and Robin went on to form jazz rock band "Spring". There were memorable live performances with Mike Oldfield, Joe Cocker, Canned Heat, Deep Purple, & Traffic.
In the late seventies Pete worked theatres throughout the UK with many greats such as Frankie Howard and Bob Monkhouse. Rolf Harris & Tommy Cooper also played an important role in Pete's musical education! In the late seventies while working with pop group Family Affair Pete grabbed the opportunity to gig with the Supremes (Mary Wilson). He also worked alongside David Essex, who later inspired Pete to perform in "Godspell" while he was living in Canada.
Pete is passionate about jazz and classical music and was delighted to collaborate with Robin Hill once again to perform the Claude Bolling concerto. Pete is currently recording again with Robin. He continues to teach drumming, as well as performing with the Dakotas and now HAMMOND PZs !!.