Peter Cash
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Peter Cash is a Canadian
singer-songwriter.
He was a member of Skydiggers
from 1987 to 1996. After leaving that band, he began to write and record music with his brother, singer-songwriter Andrew Cash
, which was released as The Cash Brothers
.
Peter Cash is an established figure in the Canadian music scene. He was the principal songwriter for the Skydiggers from 1987 to 1996.
In 1989, the Skydiggers became the first Canadian signing to Enigma Records. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year, and spawned the singles "Monday Morning" and "I Will Give You Everything". In 1992, FRE Records released the band's second (and most popular) album, Restless. "A Penny More", the lead single from Restless, became their biggest hit, produced by John Oliveira and the band at Hamilton's Grant Avenue Sudios.
In 1993, the Skydiggers’ third album, Just Over This Mountain, was released, and consolidated the band's status by winning a number of music awards, including the Juno Award for Most Promising Group.
After the tour to support the Road Radio album, Peter Cash left the band. After ten years of touring, writing, and recording with the Skydiggers, Peter and his brother, singer-songwriter Andrew Cash joined musical forces. The result was 1999's Raceway. The first song that they recorded together, in 1997, was the title track on the album.
The Cash Brothers earned critical acclaim and the respect of peers and fans alike with follow up albums How was Tomorrow (2001) and Brand New Night (2003).
In 2006, The Cash Brothers teamed up with the Skydiggers to release an acoustic album.
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singer-songwriter.
He was a member of Skydiggers
Skydiggers
Skydiggers are a Canadian roots rock band from Toronto, Ontario.-Biography:Formed in 1987 by singer Andy Maize and lead guitarist Josh Finlayson, the band soon added rhythm guitarist Peter Cash, drummer Wayne Stokes and bassist Ron Macey to their lineup...
from 1987 to 1996. After leaving that band, he began to write and record music with his brother, singer-songwriter Andrew Cash
Andrew Cash
Andrew Cash is a Canadian singer-songwriter and a Member of Parliament for the Toronto-area Davenport electoral district. He grew up in Toronto, where he befriended future MP, Charlie Angus, and along with Angus founded the Toronto punk band L'Étranger. In the late 1990s, he also became a...
, which was released as The Cash Brothers
The Cash Brothers
The Cash Brothers are a Canadian alternative country/folk rock duo, consisting of brothers Andrew and Peter Cash.-Career:Prior to the creation of The Cash Brothers, Andrew and Peter Cash both had established careers as songwriters and musicians. Andrew was a member of the bands L'Étranger and...
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Peter Cash is an established figure in the Canadian music scene. He was the principal songwriter for the Skydiggers from 1987 to 1996.
In 1989, the Skydiggers became the first Canadian signing to Enigma Records. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year, and spawned the singles "Monday Morning" and "I Will Give You Everything". In 1992, FRE Records released the band's second (and most popular) album, Restless. "A Penny More", the lead single from Restless, became their biggest hit, produced by John Oliveira and the band at Hamilton's Grant Avenue Sudios.
In 1993, the Skydiggers’ third album, Just Over This Mountain, was released, and consolidated the band's status by winning a number of music awards, including the Juno Award for Most Promising Group.
After the tour to support the Road Radio album, Peter Cash left the band. After ten years of touring, writing, and recording with the Skydiggers, Peter and his brother, singer-songwriter Andrew Cash joined musical forces. The result was 1999's Raceway. The first song that they recorded together, in 1997, was the title track on the album.
The Cash Brothers earned critical acclaim and the respect of peers and fans alike with follow up albums How was Tomorrow (2001) and Brand New Night (2003).
In 2006, The Cash Brothers teamed up with the Skydiggers to release an acoustic album.