Peter rivera rare earth

Their funky goodtime music is still played on classic rock. Rare earth is best known for another top 10 hit that rivera sang lead on. Listen to your favorite songs from rare earth, peter rivera. I just want to celebrate another day of livin i just want to celebrate another day of life i put my faith in the people but the people let me down so i turned the other way and i carry on, anyhow thats why im telling you i just want to celebrate, yeah, yeah i just want to celebrate, yeah, yeah. Keyboardist kenny james came into the fold the same year. Stream rare earth featuring peter rivera on amazon music.

Their first hit, get ready, was the very first song that greenwood learned. Also member of the sunliners, pete riveras celebrate. Listen to and buy peter rivera music on cd baby, the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Their funky goodtime music is still played on classic rock stations across the country and their place in pop music history is firmly cemented. Play fulllength songs from rare earth featuring peter rivera by rare earth on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. Listen and download new music encore peter rivera, the original lead singer and drummer of rare earth is still rockin and ready for your event. The bands first big hit, get ready, was voted a legendary michigan song in 2011. Wherever these classics are played people inevitably say something like.

Ride the wind peter rivera original lead singer of motowns rare earth 6975. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Peter rivera former lead singer of rare earth with geoffrey. Any connoisseur of seventies rock music will certainly remember rare earth. Of the musicians who would be part of the band dubbed rare earth, only sax player gil bridges and drummer pete rivera were present. Peter rivera performs his rare earth hit hey big brother with the celebrate with peter rivera band. You may have heard this song in the recent commercials for the movie role models. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Drummer and lead vocalist of american band rare earth. Rare earth featuring peter rivera rare earth featuring.

Peter rivera with geoffrey castle tickets, fri, oct 23, 2020 at 7. Rare earth rare earth featuring peter rivera discogs. Rare earth still had a light touring schedule in america that stretched into 2016 and 2017. To pete rivera, man you one of the best drummers in the world that i have heard in my lifetime, keep on doing it brother, more power to you. The main personnel in the group were gil bridges, saxophone, flute, vocals. Legendary voice from rare earth to headline at ww guitar fest. After the break up in 75 we went to court over the. Peter rivera former lead singer of rare earth with. Peter rivera born to wander rare earth live youtube.

Peter rivera rare earth i know im losing you youtube. Peter rivera, the original lead singer and drummer of rare earth is still rockin and ready for your event. Stream rare earth, peter rivera on amazon music unlimited now. Listen to your favorite songs from live by the waterside get ready ft. This is his story of the founding of the band, being signed as the first white act by motown records, the hits, the tours, the drugs, the deaths and the eventual dissolution of the band. Peter rivera is the reason rare earth isnt together today, says bridges, matteroffactly. Stream peter rivera, formerly of rare earth on amazon music. Rivera was the voice of all of rare earth hits, as well as the man behind the drums. Stream peter rivera, formerly of rare earth on amazon.

Born to wander written by peter rivera peter rivera. Peter rivera unplugged is a new endeavor that reinvents the rare earth hits in a way that feels like you are hearing them for the first time, and yet you will be familiar with all the songs. Peter rivera thinks back to his childhood in detroit, michigan, his first band, and meeting berry gordy of motown records where rare earth. A casual conversation with rare earths lead singer and drummer, peter rivera, and greenwoods bandleader, robin kimura. Peter rivera is the original lead singerdrummer of rare earth. Peter rivera of rare earth live at saloon studios youtube. For a behind the scenes look at rare earth, be sure to read gary james interview with peter rivera. This c d is a rerecording of the best of rare earth and once again peter puts the group through its paces with good result. Although not the first white band signed to motown, rare earth was the first big hitmaking act signed by motown that consisted only of white members. Rare earth is an american soul band affiliated with motowns rare earth record label named after the band, which prospered from 19701972.

Peter rivera remembers the beginnings of rare earth youtube. He was the voice of all the rare earth hits as well as the man behind the drums. Listen to your favorite songs from rare earth featuring peter rivera. Peter rivera writes of the 30 year experience before, during and after rare earth. Peter hoorelbeke, aka, pete rivera, was the original drummer and lead vocalist for the rock band rare earth. Peter rivera is the original drummer and lead vocalist behind all of. Join songkick to track peter rivera and get concert alerts when they play near you. Never met a girl could make me feel the way that you do youre all right whenever im asked what makes a my dreams real i tell em you do. Original lead singerdrummer of motown group rare earth 6975. Utterly original almost no one can get it on like this, but, just this rare one.

Celebrate overtook get ready, but it took a long time. I have had the good fortune of meeting peter and he is such a great guy. Rare earth, rivera, peter rare earth featuring peter rivera. Peter rivera been theredoin this cd baby music store. The band rare earth sold over 25 million records with original lead singer and drummer peter rivera behind all the bands top ten hits. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rare earth at the discogs marketplace. The group has sold over 30 million records worldwide and earned a spot in the rock and roll hall o. Peter rivera the heart and soul of motowns rare earth.

Peter rivera is the original drummer and lead vocalist behind all of the hit a ny connoisseur of seventies rock music will certainly remember rare earth. Peter rivera original lead singer of rare earth 6975. Peter rivera of rare earth by peter rivera on amazon music. Mar 29, 2019 it was a unique scene in detroit, recalls peter rivera, founding rare earth lead singer and drummer. He was the new york state commissioner of labor born in ponce, puerto rico, he holds a degree in business administration from pace college, 1968, and a j. Rare earth peter rivera is the original lead singer and drummer for the 70s rock group rare earth. His hits include get ready, i just want to celebrate, hey big brother.

Jul 01, 2011 check out live by the waterside get ready ft. Rare earth is an american soul band affiliated with motowns rare earth record label, which prospered from 19701972. Peter is considered to be one of the premier singersdrummers of all time. Rare earth featuring peter rivera by rare earth featuring. Peter rivera doe a great job sharing his life story. Dec 22, 2009 peter rivera is the vocal power and drummer behind rare earth. Peter rivera born 12 november 1946 in ponce, puerto rico represented district 76 in the new york state assembly, which comprises west farms, van nest, castle hill and parkchester. Peter rivera is the vocal power and drummer behind rare earth. Peter rivera band original lead singerdrummer of rare earth july 26, 2018. Rare earth was one of the first white groups signed to motown.

Feb 14, 2019 peter rivera is considered one of the premier singersdrummers of all time, said robin barrett in a release. In this episode peter tells stories about rare earth traveling from city to city, born to wander, eleanor rigby, more with norman and ma. Description peter rivera is considered to be one of the best singerdrummers of all time despite being selftaught. The ways of motown in this episode peter describes learning how motown makes records, norman whitfield, and the origins of losin you. Also member of the sunliners, pete riveras celebrate and the classic rock all stars.

Peter rivera is considered one of the premier singersdrummers of all time, said robin barrett in a release. The band recorded more than a dozen albums and sold tens of millions of copies. Rare earth, rivera, peter rare earth featuring peter. Gary james interview with peter rivera of rare earth. Peter hoorelbeke aka peter rivera, lead vocals, drums. Peter rivera the heart and soul of motowns rare earth exclusive interview by ray shasho peter rivera is the original voice and beat of rare earth, a very hip band of musicians that played an incredible mix of music comprised of rock, funk, soul, and psychedelic fusion. Listen to your favorite songs from peter rivera, formerly of rare earth. It was a unique scene in detroit, recalls peter rivera, founding rare earth lead singer and drummer. The group has sold over 30 million records worldwide and earned a. Peter rivera tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Loved hearing all the hits from the 70s and his new music too. I was born in 74 and rare earth is my favorite band u see what is transported is timeless. Unplugged will take you through not only the rare earth classic hits, but new. Peter rivera is the original drummer and lead vocalist behind all of the hits.

Rare earth enjoyed great success with songs such as get ready and i just want to celebrate. Join him as he takes you on his journey from an anonymous detroit teenage basement band to the platinum album status of the first white rock group ever signed to motown records. Legendary voice from rare earth to headline at ww guitar. Rod richards became a guitarist with the group in 1966. Nov 10, 2008 peter rivera performs his rare earth hit hey big brother with the celebrate with peter rivera band.