Peter Astor

Peter Astor is a British singer and multi-intrumentalist, best known for his work with The Weather Prophets and Ellis Island Sound.

History

Following the sensational disbandment of The Loft and the subsequent dissolution of The Weather Prophets, singer and guitarist Peter Astor embarked upon a solo career. His close links with Alan McGee helped to secure a contract with Creation Records, with whom he released two albums - "Submarine" (1990) and "Zoo" (1991).
Finding success in France, Astor moved to the Danceteria label to release "Paradise" (1992, as "Peter Astor and the Holy Road"), and "God and Other Stories" in 1993.
Becoming disillusioned with the music business, he disappeared from view for a number of years, returning in the late 1990s with his Ellis Island Sound and The Wisdom of Harry projects.
In 2005, another Astor solo album, "Hal's Eggs" , appeared on Static Caravan Recordings (this time as "Pete" Astor). At around the same time, various Cherry Red compilation albums featuring his work were released, ultimately leading to the surprise reformation of his first band, The Loft.

Astor continues to perform and record with both Ellis Island Sound and The Loft.

Solo discography

Albums

*"Submarine" (Creation, 1990)
*"Zoo" (Creation, 1991)
*"Paradise" (Danceteria, 1992, as "Peter Astor and the Holy Road")
*"God and Other Stories" (Danceteria, 1993)
*"Providence: The Best of Peter Astor" (Epic Japan, 1999)
*"Hal's Eggs" (Static Caravan, 2005, as "Pete Astor")
*"Injury Time" (Cherry Red, 2006)

ingles

*"Walk Into the Wind" (Creation, 1990)
*"Chevron" (Creation, 1991)
*"Der Kaiser, Der Dealer und Das Geburtstagskind/Lundi Bleu" (Creation, 1991, split 7-inch with The Times)
*"Almost Falling in Love" (Danceteria, 1992, as "Peter Astor and the Holy Road")
*"Disco Lights" (Danceteria, 1993)

See also

*The Loft
*The Weather Prophets
*The Wisdom of Harry
*Ellis Island Sound

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/weatherprophets/astor.html Official site]