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Hometown: West Hollywood, CA
Genre: Pop
.Pete Hopkins is an accomplished performer, vocalist, award-winning songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He writes and delights like a chameleon slipping seamlessly through Pop, Rock, EDM, R&B, Funk, Punk, New Wave and many other hybrid genres with original style and flair.
More about Pete! Production/Songwriting www.hopkinsound.com
Original 80's Throwback Rock Projectwww.getbackval.com
Original LA Vintage Rock Projecthttps://www.reverbnation.com/jphopfelt
Pete Hopkins prolifically refuses to be tied down to one style of music. He is a multi-genre Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist and Composer who can engage an audience alone with a mic, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, or fronting a full band with equal comfort and command. He is also an accomplished Engineer and Music Producer, widely acclaimed the world over for his song-writing, 4 octave vocals, and guitar work.Pete’s music has been played on programs and podcasts around the world including KISS FM, KLOS FM, BBC Radio (UK) KMTT FM “The Mountain Seattle”. Recently, while touring Pete was a special guest and featured artist on the Bob Rivers Radio Show (102.5 KZOK) and performed four new songs from his latest recording project. He also performed live on SMI Radio’s ‘Critical Sun Sessions’ with Greg Roth. He was the Grand Prize winner of the world-wide competition "CODE BLUE" - Search for the Next Great Artist, sponsored by Fleetwood Mac Producer Ken Caillat's label Immergent Records and Producer Mikal Blue (One Republic, Colbie Caillat, Toad the Wet Sprocket). Pete recorded with Mikal at Revolver Studios in California and continues to collaborate with Immergent’s roster of artists. Pete Hopkins won the international band search sponsored by the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame "Rock with the Legends". The opportunity of a lifetime, he shared the stage with some of rock's most legendary performers such as Cream, Yes, Tower of Power, and Deep Purple. Pete took full advantage of this opportunity and has developed long standing relationships with some of rock royalty's most prestigious recording artists. In 2013, he was invited back to the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame to perform with Roger Fisher for Heart’s induction into the Hall of Fame. Pete was a top 5 Finalist on NBC's "Star Tomorrow” with renowned Producer David Foster and was a featured artist on the VH1-sponsored promotion "Rock Across America". As a Composer and Songwriter, Hopkins has a successful career in both Film, TV, and Commercial campaigns. Pete secured a multi-year contract with Viacom, with his original songs and cues placed across many of Viacom’s networks including MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. Pete’s songs "New Umbrella" and "A Way of Our Own" appeared on MTV’s show “Made” in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, as well as other song placements on various films including the Lionsgate Picture release "Brutal" starring Jeffrey Combs which features his song "Just You Only You" in the end credits. His commercial campaign clients include Heinz, Splenda, Axion, and Kelloggs. Pete currently lives in Los Angeles, California and is recording music for his next release. He continues to produce and write songs for and with other artists as well as composing for TV and film. Hopkins loves to perform live and does so to capacity crowds at venues in Southern California including The Viper Room, the world famous Whiskey-A-Go-Go, and the House of Blues. Around the holidays, you can sometimes catch him rockin' out live somewhere in his hometown of Seattle, WA.
“The first sponsored WebCeleb, and overall winner of the Code Blue contest was Pete Hopkins with his song 'I Won't Cry' (www.webceleb.com/#/song/531/). Hopkins, an emerging star within the WebCeleb community, pursues his art with a divine driving force and equates making music with 'True Love.' Hopkins will begin working with Blue and present his professionally produced material to Immergent for a first look.
WebCeleb hosted acclaimed producer Mikal Blue's Code Blue music contest from August 1st - September 30th. Blue, producer of Colbie Caillat and One Republic, supported the online songwriter contest on www.webceleb.com in which musicians submitted their songs or lyrics to be judged by fellow WebCeleb users. Eight finalists were chosen over eight weeks, while the overall winner was selected by Mikal Blue and immergent Records to be personally produced in Blue's Revolver Studios.
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webceleb - www.pr-inside.com
"Muscular melodic, funky and soulful, this pop-rock artist writes and arranges his material so well that it frequently sounds like ear candy... "Musicianship: Think Prince, Jamiroquai and Mick Hucknall. Hopkins can scale the high notes with an ear shattering falsetto that's exhilarating and giddy. He is also versatile with a delicate touch, switching gears and shading his vocals with subtlety and nuance. Drums, rhythm and guitars accent the overall sound giving it drive, power and distinction. Creative in its execution, the musicianship is an exercise in virtuosity. Performance: At this gig, Hopkins was an electrifying performer who let the spirit of the music move him. One could feel a charge going through his body and being projected into the audience with such sheer excitement and passion it became gripping…”
Harriet Kaplan - Music Connection
“Los Angeles-based musician Pete Hopkins has been selected the visitRaleigh.com National Band Search winner. More than 792 bands entered the Rock with the Legends contest on OurStage.com with the hopes of winning the chance to open the visitRaleigh.com Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a 15-minute set. Hopkins has been a featured artist on VH-1’s “Rock Across America” and was a Top 10 finalist on NBC's "Star of Tommorrow." Hopkins was named a favorite by OurStage.com music fans, and a panel of music industry experts, musicians and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and John Entwistle Foundation executive staff and board members chose Hopkins as the winner.”
September Pulse - www.visitraliegh.com
“Rarely do you find a young talent like Pete Hopkins whose style, phrasing, lyrics and melodies are so immediately catchy. His blend of Pop Rock with Soul Underpinnings is addictive.” Dean Sciarra, It’s About Music.com”
Dean Sciarra - www.itsaboutmusic.com
““Pete Hopkins is a SUPERB writer, his lyrics are upbeat, quick and smart and intelligent listeners appreciate his style.” Jack Uno, Clickspin.com, Los Angeles, CA”
Jack Uno - www.clickspin.com
““The next time you want a night of great music, spin by a Pete Hopkins show, you will be glad you did…His use of wording and phrase is none less than brilliant…Look out Justin Timberlake, and Paul Simon for that matter!” April Roberts, Rock City News, Los Angeles, CA”
April Roberts - Rock City News
““You know there is a revolution coming when you hear music like Pete Hopkins. I really like this guy! He's got a big future!" Adam Curry (MTV Alumni) Dailysourcecode.com”
Adam Curry - www.dailysourcecode.com
“Pete Hopkins is " The most brilliant performer I've ever seen..." "A truly original experience...artistic expression in top form." Corey Dylan, KISS 106.1 FM, Seattle, WA”
Corey Dylan - Kiss FM
