Pete Waterman
Birthday:
January 15, 1947 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
Birth Name:
Peter Alan Waterman
Pete Waterman was born in England and became one of Europe's biggest pop music producers when he teamed up with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken.Together, Stock Aitken Waterman produced songs for the biggest pop artists, including Samantha Fox, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim, Sinitta, Mandy Smith, Bananarama, Hazel Dean, Dead Or Alive, and Steps.
I've made a lot of difference to a lot of people, let me tell you.
I've made a lot of difference to a lot of people, let me tell you.
To a Pop Idol contestant: "Well, as a Walsall FC supporter you know we ain't ever gonna make the Premiership, and that just about sums you u...Show more »
To a Pop Idol contestant: "Well, as a Walsall FC supporter you know we ain't ever gonna make the Premiership, and that just about sums you up." Show less «
I'm the only person who's ever put an out-of-tune Paul McCartney record out.
I'm the only person who's ever put an out-of-tune Paul McCartney record out.
If you're at the top you're going nowhere.
If you're at the top you're going nowhere.
There are some people we have worked with who have outstanding natural talent-Donna Summer is one of these. She gave back more than we asked...Show more »
There are some people we have worked with who have outstanding natural talent-Donna Summer is one of these. She gave back more than we asked for. Show less «
[on the death of Donna Summer] I should have guessed she was ill, because I saw she cancelled a gig 3 months before. Donna never cancels a g...Show more »
[on the death of Donna Summer] I should have guessed she was ill, because I saw she cancelled a gig 3 months before. Donna never cancels a gig. The great thing is that she was amazingly religious, so she won't have seen it as the end of her life, but as the beginning of a longer life. She wouldn't have been scared. Show less «
[meeting Cheryl Cole as an auditionee on Pop Idol] You have the most beautiful eyes and skin I think I've ever seen in my life.
[meeting Cheryl Cole as an auditionee on Pop Idol] You have the most beautiful eyes and skin I think I've ever seen in my life.
There is only one key area of pop music: the song.
There is only one key area of pop music: the song.
For people like myself, The Beatles and Burt Bacharach, the tune was always the most important thing. If you look at the greatest pop writer...Show more »
For people like myself, The Beatles and Burt Bacharach, the tune was always the most important thing. If you look at the greatest pop writers you'll always spot the classical influence. Show less «
[on Abba] By God, they said more about everything than any other band.
[on Abba] By God, they said more about everything than any other band.
I hadn't got a pot to piss in but I spent every penny that I had on the music I loved.
I hadn't got a pot to piss in but I spent every penny that I had on the music I loved.
Jimmy Savile did invent DJing the way we know it today. There's no question. The first DJ I ever saw with two decks was Jimmy Savile and I h...Show more »
Jimmy Savile did invent DJing the way we know it today. There's no question. The first DJ I ever saw with two decks was Jimmy Savile and I have to tell you, he was fantastic. Show less «
[on hits he produced] If I'm good at what I do, you shouldn't be able to hear where I've taken it from.
[on hits he produced] If I'm good at what I do, you shouldn't be able to hear where I've taken it from.
[on Johann Pachelbel's "Canon"] That's almost the godfather of pop music because we've all used that in our own ways for the past 30 years. ...Show more »
[on Johann Pachelbel's "Canon"] That's almost the godfather of pop music because we've all used that in our own ways for the past 30 years. The Farm used it for All Together Now and we used it for I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie. Show less «
I think classical music has had an amazing influence on pop, although at the moment R&B and rap artists have forced all the tunes out. But p...Show more »
I think classical music has had an amazing influence on pop, although at the moment R&B and rap artists have forced all the tunes out. But pop will come back to classical music. Show less «
You Spin Me Round had Ride of The Valkyries all over it. We changed a few things around but if you listen to it the strings are straight off...Show more »
You Spin Me Round had Ride of The Valkyries all over it. We changed a few things around but if you listen to it the strings are straight off it. Show less «
[on Rick Astley] He reminded me of Van Morrison, the way he had these awkward moves but with this great voice.
[on Rick Astley] He reminded me of Van Morrison, the way he had these awkward moves but with this great voice.
