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Influences: Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley, and everything in between. Recently released debut full length album called “ODD SIZE BAGGAGE” Recently finished debut music video for, “I Won’t Cry” “Odd Size Baggage” is digitally distributed and available for download through over 100 sites including Itunes, Real, Rhapsody, Hear Music (Starbucks) etc. The Story of Pete Hopkins: He was born in Colorado and then gypsied all over the country for the next seven years before landing in Seattle where he lived until his recent move to Los Angeles. The two constants of Pete Hopkins’ life have been love and music. The offspring of an affectionate albeit dysfunctional family, Pete was singing songs at age 2 and got his first guitar at age 7. His natural gifts for music were recognized very early on and nurtured in every way possible. Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Hall and Oats, Jeff Buckley, James Taylor, Earth Wind and Fire and Marvin Gaye, to name a few, were always on the stereo in his home and Pete was always listening and learning. Music would be the force that would get him through the darkest times of his young life including his Grandfather’s untimely death, his parents’ bitter divorce and later, alienation from his peers. It is this foundation of passion; pain, love and a reservoir of deep feeling that Pete chooses to build his musical motifs upon. His songs are carefully crafted pop gems, with soulful deliveries and melodies, fresh yet familiar. You can hear in his voice, echoes of great love and great hardship. Playful, poetic and sometimes morose, Pete Hopkins’ work is conveyed through conversational vernacular with a profound sense of empathy for life’s relationships and carried with wisdom beyond his youth. Raised in Seattle, Pete honed his chops performing in a variety of bands ranging from Heavy Metal bands to Jazz combos for three years before forming his own project and assuming the identity of pop singer/songwriter. His band “High Profile” played a mix of pop/jazz/funk originals that didn’t blend in with the typical decidedly rock-centric “Seattle sound.” Based on the strength of catchy songs written by Hopkins and a funky tight rhythm section, High Profile found a niche for themselves and Pete became a regular favorite at the 700 Club, a hip hang out for the underground neo-soul and funk aficionados, as well as the hottest musicians in town. Armed, with powerful songs, good looks, charm and an undeniable voice, Pete has the ability to win over a very broad range of audience. He has immersed himself in music, studying, guitar, voice, the violin, the bass guitar, the piano and the drums. In addition to his skills as a writer, Pete is an accomplished engineer and emerging music producer. Since Pete’s move to Los Angeles, he has garnered impressive reviews, radio support, licensing opportunities, and industry suitors. He plays live at top venues all over the west coast and is regarded by musicians and fans alike as a major talent poised for a lifelong successful career in music. Pete is currently celebrating the independent release of his first self produced full-length album “ODD SIZE BAGGAGE” and taking life in stride.