About Peter Wells
Lived 1946 – 2006 (aged 59). Peter Wells was an Australian guitarist.
Peter William "Pete" Wells (13 December 194627 March 2006) was the founder and slide guitarist in Australian hard rock band, Rose Tattoo, from 1976 to 1983. He was previously bass guitarist with the pioneering heavy metal outfit Buffalo from 1971 to 1976. Wells also had a solo career and issued albums, Everything You Like Tries to Kill You, The Meaning of Life (1992), No Hard Feelings (1993), Orphans (1994), Go Ahead, Call the Cops (1996), It's All Fun and Games 'till Somebody Gets Hurt (1999), Hateball (2000) and Solo (2002). In 2002, he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and, on 27 March 2006, Wells died of the disease, aged 59. Rose Tattoo were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame on 16 August of that same year.
Biography
Early years to Buffalo
Peter William Wells,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Wells?
Australian guitarist (1946–2006)
When was Peter Wells born?
Peter Wells was born on 31 December 1946 in Brisbane.
When did Peter Wells die?
Peter Wells died on 27 March 2006 in Sydney.
What was Peter Wells's occupation?
Peter Wells was a guitarist.
What nationality was Peter Wells?
Peter Wells was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Wells (guitarist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Wells. https://biography.guide/peter-wells-guitarist/
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