Peter Cetera
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1963–2019 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Peter Paul Cetera Jr. was born on September 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a retired American musician recognized for his work as a frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the American rock band Chicago from 1967 until his departure in 1985. His career as a recording artist includes seventeen studio albums with Chicago and eight solo studio albums. He wrote and sang the song If You Leave Me Now, featured on the group's tenth album, which earned Chicago its first Grammy Award and became the group's first number one single. As a solo artist, he achieved six Top 40 singles, which includes two number one singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1986 titled Glory of Love and The Next Time I Fall.
Career overview
Peter Paul Cetera Jr. was born on September 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a retired American musician recognized as a frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the American rock band Chicago, joining the group in 1967 and remaining until his departure in 1985. His career as a recording artist includes 18 known credits and encompasses 17 studio albums with Chicago, alongside eight solo studio albums.
During his tenure with Chicago, Cetera wrote and sang the song If You Leave Me Now, featured on the group's tenth album. This track earned Chicago its first Grammy Award and became the group's first number one single.
Following his departure from the band, Cetera pursued a career as a solo artist, scoring six Top 40 singles. Among these are two songs that reached number one on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1986, titled Glory of Love and The Next Time I Fall.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self
- Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Terry Kath Experience (2016) as Self
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Self
- Chicago | The Heart of Chicago: The Video (1982-1991) (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Peter Cetera | Live in Salt Lake City (2004) as Self
- SoundStage Presents | Peter Cetera with special guest Amy Grant (2003) as Self
- The Concert For World Children's Day (2002) as Self
- Voices That Care (1991) as Self - Choir Member
- Princess from the Moon (1987) Theme Song Performance
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Theme Song Performance
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Lyricist
- Chicago | Dortmund 1982 (1982) as Self
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Electra Glide in Blue (1973) as Bob Zemko
- Chicago: Live At Tanglewood (1970)
- Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop Festival (1969)
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Cetera best known for?
Peter Cetera is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David Foster: Off the Record (2019), Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part II (1986).
When and where was Peter Cetera born?
Peter Cetera was born on September 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Peter Cetera have?
Peter Cetera has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2019.
What is Peter Cetera's background in cinema and television?
Peter Paul Cetera Jr. was born on September 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a retired American musician recognized for his work as a frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the American rock band Chicago from 1967 until his departure in 1985. His career as a recording artist includes seventeen studio albums with Chic...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 29
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Self — aged about 62
- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self — aged about 74
- Electra Glide in Blue (1973) as Bob Zemko — aged about 28
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 18
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