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Peter Gordeno (musician)

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Peter Gordeno
Gordeno performing in 2017
Gordeno performing in 2017
Background information
Birth namePeter Dean Gordeno
Born (1964-02-20) 20 February 1964 (age 60)
OriginKensington, London, England
Genres
Instruments

Peter Dean Gordeno (born 20 February 1964) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, who has also been a live and session musician. He has been Depeche Mode's touring keyboardist since 1998.

Career

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As a songwriter and producer, Gordeno has collaborated with several well known artists such as Seal, Il Divo, JLS, Leon Jackson and Lucie Silvas.[1][2]

As a session keyboard player, arranger and musical director, he has worked with the Who, U2 and George Michael.[1]

Since 1998, he has toured with Depeche Mode. He performs keyboard parts in lieu of Alan Wilder, as well as occasional backing vocals and bass guitar. He and Andrew Phillpott performed as backing musicians for Martin Gore on a brief tour called "A Night with Martin L. Gore" in 2003.[3]

Equipment

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When touring with Depeche Mode, Gordeno uses the Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano. During the 2017–2018 Global Spirit Tour, he also used the Roland JD-XA and RD-800 in his setup.[1] Prior to that he used the RD-700.[4]

Personal life

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Gordano got married in 2019 in Bordeaux, France.[5] Martin Gore of Depeche Mode performed "Somebody" at his wedding reception.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Peter Gordeno". Roland.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Pete Gordeno". Reservoir Media. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ Nichols, Natalie (8 May 2003). "Beyond Depeche Mode". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Depeche Mode's Live Setup Revealed". modefan dot com | a depeche mode website. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ Strangelove-The Depeche Mode Experience (17 June 2019). "Congrats to Peter Gordeno of Depeche Mode, who got married this weekend in Bordeaux, France!". Retrieved 6 December 2023 – via Facebook.
  6. ^ "Martin Gore singing "Somebody" at Peter Gordenos's wedding". YouTube. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
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