Paul Peterson gained exposure when the band appeared in the hit movie Purple Rain.
12 Facts About Paul Peterson
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Paul Peterson left to pursue a solo career, releasing his eponymous debut album in 1987.
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Paul Peterson released two singles, "Intimacy" and "Rich Man" from the album, as well as a video for the latter one.
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Paul Peterson released two solo albums in the 1990s on Atlantic Records and a live recording with the group the Minneapolis All-Stars.
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Paul Peterson is a session musician and has backed up many bands and singers in their tours.
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Paul Peterson has toured with Kenny Loggins, Oleta Adams and most recently Peter Frampton.
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Paul Peterson was the Program Chair for the Audio and Recording arts at Minneapolis Media Institute until leaving in June 2016 to tour with Peter Frampton as a bass player.
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Paul Peterson produced two songs and co-produced two more songs on Oleta Adams' 2009 album, Let's Stay Here.
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Paul Peterson played on the album, which was released April 21,2009.
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In 2018, St Paul Peterson started releasing new music under his own name again, beginning with "You Got 2 Love".
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Paul Peterson is married and has two children, and resides in the Minneapolis area.
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In 2024, Paul Peterson was a part of a sold-out concert in Minnesota, celebrating what would have been Prince's 66th birthday, with whom he had collaborated.