10 Facts About Peter Finger

Peter Finger was born on 11 October 1954 and is a German acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, songwriter, composer and record producer.

Peter Finger came from a musical family with his father being employed as an orchestral conductor, and Finger studied both violin and piano before taking lessons on guitar playing at the age of 13.

Peter Finger won first prize for classical violin in the Jugend musiziert on two occasions.

Peter Finger's debut recording took place in 1973, which saw Bottleneck Guitar Solos issued by Kicking Mule Records.

Peter Finger later expanded his activities to include production work for radio, television and films.

Peter Finger returned to recording in the early 1990s, which included the albums Niemandsland and Solo.

In 2000, Peter Finger produced the Open Strings Festival in Germany for the third time.

In 2009, Peter Finger appeared at the International Cukurova Instrumental Music Festival.

Peter Finger has produced albums such as Guitar Bazaar, One String Leads to Another, and Vicki Genfan Live.

Peter Finger uses mainly his own-built guitars under his 'Peter Finger' brand, and guitars manufactured by the luthier, George Lowden.