Peter "Pete" Van Hooke (born April 6 1950) is a drummer in the English band Mike and the Mechanics (from 1985 to 1995 and 2004 to present), as well as having drummed for Van Morrison's band and Ezio. During the 1980s he successfully produced many of Tanita Tikaram's hits. Pete is married to Ruti and has three sons: Josh, Ben and Tom. He divides his time between London and his recording studio on La Gomera. Wikipedia
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