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WILKO #MDANT Shack Echo & The Bunnymen Cast The Hours The Red Elastic Band .AVIATOR .Co-Founder of Av8RecordsLTD ps Gardener.

Liverpool,london Area 51
Joined October 2012
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
It's taken a few days . Can't quite believe. . Heartbroken. Fly high brother . You'll always be by my side . Xx
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4 years
This is perfect. The drummers feel is mind blowing. live PDF r.i.p . My fave drummer of all time x
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
First listen of 2020 .. Everyone who loves music should own this ..
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
Had my last drink 6 years ago today . Best decision I've ever made . Anyone struggling, DM me . Always available for a chat . Thank you all who helped me
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
Last night was special on so many levels. ⁦ @mayisaywithlove ⁩ ⁦ @michaelheadtreb ⁩ Big love to Allie for making it happen and love to the boys in the band for letting me do a few songs . My year will not be topped xx
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Me & my Ma . Sefton Park . X
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Beyond proud to of been a part of this debut . . Love this record . Big love to my brothers Cast x
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Cast
5 years
On this day in 1995 we released our debut album All Change. Please share your favourite tracks and memories of the album. @castofficial will perform All Change in its entirety at @O2AcademyLpool on 19/12/19, join us to celebrate where it all began
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
1990 . Just Joined Shack .
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Pete Wilkinson
5 months
A very young and inexperienced me with SHACK . Not seen this photo before and alongside the late Alan Wills .. what a team .. X
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
This wins the weekend
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Pete Wilkinson
9 days
If England were a band they'd be The Lighthouse family
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Pete Wilkinson
2 months
Right ! Yesterday I got to share the stage again with ⁦ @michaelheadtreb ⁩ ⁦ @Nathaniel_lc ⁩ ⁦ @PhilMurphy1878 ⁩ Tom & Martin .. I think this photo tells you how special it was .. I had a brilliant birthday topped with this special gig .. Big love to all .. Wilko x
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Watch till the end . Her laugh & smile are glorious
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3 years
This is awesome, her face at the end!😎🔊👇🎶
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Pete Wilkinson
7 months
Remembering my brother Tempo . Miss you Xx
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Sandstorm released this day 1996 . Band are absolutely on top of there game . My favourite ever tv appearance. We met Lou Reed this day too. Such a perfect day 😉
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Pete Wilkinson
4 months
Remembering Mark Hollis this weekend. There really isn't a better trio of recordings.. Unbeatable
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
This looks interesting.. How brilliant would it be to hear something new from Lee Mavers ..
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The La’s 👁 ✨
1 year
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
The Holy Grail has finally arrived. 7 inch version of Als Vacation, SHACK . I don't know how many years I've been after this . 🙏
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Pete Wilkinson
3 months
John Head just sent me this .. Gotta be 1990/91 .. SHACK
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Pete Wilkinson
2 months
Absolute pleasure to play a tiny part in such a wonderful record and to co write Merry Go Round ...This is what i'm listening to this afternoon.
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Very rare photo of Shack with Little Johnny
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NICK GRAFF #MDANT
4 years
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
Look what I got for my birthday. Original pressing of TheThe's Infected . My wife rules X
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Old Shack photo
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Pete Wilkinson
4 months
This Can't Go On .. Bill Ryder Jones .. This makes me feel hopeful, sad , lost and found all in one bloody amazing tune . My album of the year ... Hands down x
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Aww man . 31 years ago when , I know you well , Shack came out . I was so proud of being on that record and on Waterpistol. We look so young
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Pete Wilkinson
1 month
If you ain't got LOOPHOLE by Mick Head & TREB get out there this week and purchase. It's the real deal
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
I like the new BLUR tune .... Anyone else ?
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Right ! I’m putting it out there . I really like Dark side of the Moon . I’ll be checking to see if I lose any followers..
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Pete Wilkinson
2 months
A review of Mick Head and the red elastic bands new album LOOPHOLE.. We wrote a song together years ago . finally finds a home ..
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
I really like The Doors but sometimes get the feeling not everyone feels the same ...
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Had the best times of my life with this boy . My brother, Keith . Love him to bits
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Got this back from me Ma’s . I never tire of this record . On original Korova label too . Probably in my top 3 of all time ⁦ @Bunnymen
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Happy Sunday morning x
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
To hot for cats
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Pete Wilkinson
6 years
Spiritualized.... Mind blowing.
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Pete Wilkinson
3 months
40 years old today. I bought this copy the day it came out .. Stood outside The Royal Court in Liverpool all day long to meet the band when they toured the record .. All band signatures. Bill Berry even signed the inside 😁
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Me talking about meeting Alan Wills , Mick & John Head . Me joining Shack
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FantastivalPodcast
3 years
In this weeks Fantastival Podcast our guest @wilkinsonpete told us how he came to join #Shack @michaelheadtreb @shacknet_ straight out of college. Listen to this episode for Pete’s Fantasy Festival lineup, #Cast #Bunnymen #Aviator music talk & more!⬇️ ▶️
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
Gibson SJ Deluxe. 74 i think . Thinking of getting rid . Comes with history.. Anyone?
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
50 and not out ...
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Might be a bit late but happy bday to my main influence. ⁦ @StranglersSite ⁩ . The reason I play bass . Happy birthday JJ Burnel
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Lockdown hair starting to feel heavy
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
Again! I had the best time Friday nite playing 2songs , 1 we wrote together.. A massive thank you to the boys for letting me join in and to Mick for all the love & smiles . Xmas came early for me xx
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2 years
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Mick Head introduced me to Scott Walker . Eternally grateful for the beauty . R.I.P SW. x
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Pete Wilkinson
2 months
8 years today ..To all the people who help , thank you . To a couple of people who've been integral. . love yers .. Wilko Xx
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Breaking the back of love
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
⁦⁦ @VioletteRecords ⁩ Before Mick & I recorded Artorius Revisited we’d write to each other , old school. I’ve a letter somewhere with lyrics. Here’s one of Micks letters
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
Just this . What a talent.This is how to play drums . And bloody sing 😎
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Seems very apt foto , taken today, for summing up the year . Dark with real hints of beauty . There’s blue clear skies above this darkness right . Hope everyone’s 2022 is a healthy one . Be safe , be kind and big love to you all .
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Favourite time of the day . Everyone else fast asleep. Coffee , music an no one asking for snacks
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
A bit late to this but I’m really getting into Sonic Youth . I know I know . I’m completely uncool
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Pete Wilkinson
4 months
Immortalised may be to big a word but what a thrill .. We certainly were/are one of the best ... AMBROSIA. Thanks Mick .. I actually remember most of these moments.. Mick Heads new single .. Xx
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Pete Wilkinson
5 months
Day 3 .. Really good to be recording again. Big up to ⁦ @Nathaniel_lc ⁩ ⁦ @PhilMurphy1878 ⁩ and ⁦ @BRyderJones ⁩ ... Without em it ain't happening . X
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Shack , Japan 92. Photo by Andy Erskine ( Andy E)
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Pete Wilkinson
10 months
I listened to this recently.. It's a great record . Proud to of played on an EATB record ..
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Echo & the Bunnymen
10 months
On this day in 2005, we released the album ‘Siberia’. Produced by High Jones, it also features Pete Wilkinson, Paul Fleming and Simon Finley. The front cover was shot in Berlin by Joe Dilworth.
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Some Oasis stuff . Played along them many times . My favourite was Irvine Beach in Scotland. We’d just released Fine Time and we had a full tent at that gig . The Scots made us feel very special and still do I guess x
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Dec 2021 . I’ve had some of the greatest times of my life with this boy . Feeling grateful . Love him to bits x
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Just found this .. Not sure what we’re laughing at .. Good times x
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
JJ Burnell ( Stranglers ) met him in Japan . Beyond thrilled as I’d been into his playing since I was 9ish
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Artorius revisited white label .. never been played
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Sefton Park . Liverpool. My favourite time of the year . Glorious.
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Aviator new record coming soon
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Probably my fave photo shoot by one of my favourite photographers and all round awesome dude @RogerSargo Roger Sargent
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Roger Sargent 📸
3 years
Pic I took of Cast in 1999 for @NME
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
Steve Pilgram, John Head & moi at Johns show last nite . Brilliant, beautiful & great to see these boys again x
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Get on this listening event . Absolutely loved making this record . Some of my favourite Cast tunes on here too . In fact it would be impossible to pick my ultimate fave x
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Shiiine On
4 years
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
New music happening... Aviator 23
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
@MichaelAHann Sad to read but not surprised.. Without Duffy that band doesn't happen.. He was the soul an ears ... Godbless Duffy X
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Pete Wilkinson
2 years
JJ Burnel . The reason for playing Bass . A real gent .Japan 1992 .
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Pete Wilkinson
8 years
20 years ago today .. Oasis , Knebworth . Played with Cast . What an experience that was . Scared the hell out of me
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Friday nite Kraftwerk . Tour de France. Incredible sounding record
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
AVIATOR ARE LIVE
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
My 9 year old this morning ‘ Before we go out dad can we listen to Kraftwerk ! My job is done here 😁
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Pete Wilkinson
1 month
Thrilled to be working with these Gents .. Amazing things coming up
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AV8 Records Ltd
1 month
AV8 Records Ltd Working on some great forthcoming projects.
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Pete Wilkinson
5 months
So Ladies & Gents , here is some mega AV8 Records Ltd news .. This one is really very cool ...
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AV8 Records Ltd
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Here’s an interview I did over the holidays. Check it out . Ta x
@NSGmagazinelive
NEW SOUND GENERATION
4 years
David Lancaster talks to Pete Wilkinson formally of Liverpool band Shack and a founding member of Cast about life and music while giving us a unique insight into how both iconic bands were formed.
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
Had the most awesome time last week. Here's one of the things I was up to
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Cast - Fine Time - Glastonbury 1999 via @YouTube Cast Headlining the other stage on a Sunday nite at Glasto . Happy memories x
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Pete Wilkinson
7 months
New single from Mick Head & the Red Elastic Band .. It's a beauty
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Nathaniel Laurence
7 months
Our new single ‘Ciao Ciao Bambino’ is out today! It’s always an honour to play guitars for ⁦⁦ @michaelheadtreb ⁩ as part of The Red Elastic Band. I also engineered the recording and mixed it too :) Produced by ⁦ @BRyderJones
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Pete Wilkinson
5 months
Today we start a new album . Tunes for Tomorrow. Songs for Today ..
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Here’s an interview I did . Take a look, share or completely ignore :-)
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Steve - Upwards@45 blog
4 years
New blog - interview with @wilkinsonpete -talking Shack (and Waterpistol!), Cast, Bunnymen, Aviator & more. @shacknet @ShiiineOn_ @BritsPieces @Bunnymen @castofficial
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Pete Wilkinson
8 months
Radio 6 played the new Beatles song twice in ten mins. I love it .. Couldn't care what anyone else finks ♥️
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
@castofficial ⁩ My favourite Cast image and Casts first single party . Excellent evening and wicked invite ..
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
This brought a tear to my eye . I used to see James D a lot cos he lived in the same area of london as me . He'd always ask how I was and was always kind . True friends to each other
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RyanMcGoverne I Photo I Paint I 💙💛
1 year
The Bobby Gillespie story is sad & grubby. He is grubby & small. @ruthblunden reminded me of how decent people treat their friends & band mates. The Manics put 25% of their royalties in a trust fund in Richey Edwards' name 28 years after he vanished his family still get paid ♥️
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Early bday prezzie off my pal , Jamie . Beautiful soundtrack
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
AVIATOR LIVE . Prohibition records . Last few remaining tickets @av8recordsltd
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Pete Wilkinson
1 year
To the UTD fan who called me a bin dipper and said he hated scousers .. 7-0 . That's all 🤣🤣..
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Pete Wilkinson
5 years
@shacknet_ ⁩ ⁦ @VioletteRecords ⁩ Goin through old stuff in me Ma’s . Here’s back stage pass . Shack
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Portrait John Entwistle did of me ..
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Pete Wilkinson
4 years
Anyone who says ‘ My bad ‘ when they’ve done something wrong , unfriend me immediately.
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Countdown to finishing the Aviator album . Super excited
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Pete Wilkinson
6 years
Shack 'Irish' via @YouTube One of my favourite tunes to ever play on .. Very lucky & grateful boy
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Pete Wilkinson
3 years
Happy bday Mac . Here he is saving me from making a bigger twerp of myself in Belgium. I think he saved from falling backwards of stage too that day
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