From 'New Earth' to 'Good Earth' - Introducing Peter Cox
By the time you read this, the identity of Earth Band's new lead singer will be known to you, and of course there is an Earth Band connection as Pete Cox was a member of
the short-lived 'Terra Nova'
which was formed by Chris Slade and Colin Pattenden at the end of the 1970's. Of course Pete is much better known for his work with Go West. Peter Cox was born in Kingston, Surrey on November 17, 1955; joining his school choir
at age 12. He formed his first band at 18, dubbing the group Bodie after the song by Free, whose sound they most closely approximated. While playing the local club circuit Cox befriended Richard Drummie, with whom he began writing
songs. Following the brief period with Terra Nova, the duo signed a publishing deal in 1982, later securing studio time to record demo versions of their songs "We Close Our Eyes" and "Call Me." Adopting the name
Go West, the duo signed to Chrysalis in 1984, enjoying moderate success throughout the decade before reaching their commercial peak in 1990 with the single "The King of Wishful Thinking," a cut from the soundtrack to Pretty Woman.
In 1993 Cox relocated to Los Angeles to begin a solo career, debuting in mid-1997 with the single "Ain't Gonna Cry Again;" his self-titled debut LP followed soon after. 2003 saw Pete move back to the UK following the TV show 'Reborn
in the USA' and the re-formation of Go West. At the time of writing Pete continues to tour as both a solo artist and as a member of Go West, and now as a member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band. For a full profile of Pete Cox,
Here is a You Tube video of Pete singing
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