Pete Brown Obituary

British poet, Pete Brown has been reported dead. He died after suffering from various forms of cancer. He was 82 years old.

He was announced dead by Jack Bruce’s family. Bruce was a long-time collaborator of Brown.

“We are extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jack’s long-term friend and writing partner, Pete Brown who passed away last night. We extend our sincere condolences to Pete’s wife Sheridan and Pete’s children as well as all his family and friends. Love from the Bruce family,” the statement read.

He started working with Graham Bond in the early ’70s, and with input from Jack Bruce and Bond’s wife, Diane Stewart, the recorded an album titled Two Heads Are Better Than One. 

Brown went on to form Brown and Friends, and Flying Tigers, though neither group beyond producing demos. He recorded an album of his early poems, The Not Forgotten Association before recording with members of Back to the Front, including an album, Party in The Rain, which was recorded in 1976, but was released in 1982.