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Peter Oxley

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Peter Oxley
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1975–1998
LabelsMushroom
Closer
Phantom
Shock
Mighty Boy
WebsiteSunnyboys Official website

Peter Oxley was the bass player for 1980s Australian pop-rock band The Sunnyboys.[1][2]

He is credited with writing two songs with The Sunnyboys: "The Stooge"[3] (from the 1984 album Get Some Fun) and "You Don't Need Me"[4] (from the 1983 album Individuals). He also co-wrote "Let You Go", from the group's 1981 self-titled debut album - with his brother Jeremy.[5]

The older brother of Sunnyboys front man Jeremy Oxley, Peter later teamed with their sister Melanie Oxley in her band The Sparklers.[1][2] Peter lives in Newtown, Sydney, working at the gourmet pizza restaurant he owns and manages.

Discography

Albums with (The Sunnyboys : 1980–84, 92 & 98)

  • The Sunnyboys' - Mushroom (1981)
  • Individuals - Mushroom (May 1982)
  • Get Some Fun - Mushroom (1984)
  • Real Live Sunnyboys - Mushroom (1984)
  • Days Are Gone - Closer (1984)
  • Plays The Best - Mushroom Records (July 1991)
  • Shakin: Live August 1991 - Phantom Records (1992)
  • This Is Real: Singles/Live/Rare - Feel Presents/Shock Records (20 September 2004)

Albums with (The Sparklers : 1985-1989)

  • Persuasion - Mighty Boy (October 1988)

References

  1. ^ a b Magnus Holmgren (ed.). "Sunnyboys". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  2. ^ a b Nimmervoll, Ed. "Peter Oxley". Howlspace. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  3. ^ ""Stooge" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 23 March 2010.
  4. ^ ""You Don't Need Me" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 23 March 2010.
  5. ^ ""Let You Go" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 23 March 2010.