ArtistInfo

Peter Jacques Band

Band, 1978-1986
Dance, R&B/Soul and Electronic

Peter Jacques band was an Italian Disco band, created by French-Italian-American businessman Jacques Fred Petrus (1949–1986) and songwriter and producer Mauro Malavasi (1958-). They released three albums all reaching minor success but most of all opened up the US market for Italian made disco. In 1979, his greatest single hit was "Walking on Music" from the "Fire Night Dance" album. All tracks from this album peaked #6 on the US disco chart. Other albums were, "Welcome Back" released in 1980 and "Dancing In The Street" released in 1985. After financial problems Petrus had less means and studio time to succeed with PJB and his other projects like Change and B. B. & Q. band. In 1987, while in Guadeloupe, a Swiss tourist was accused of murder. After whichPJB vanished.

Members

	Carin Mc Donald voc
	Jacob Wheeler voc FR
	Betty Lami
	Carmen Björnald
	Ilto Sampaio
	Dianne Washington voc
	Sandi Bass voc
	Von Gretchen Shepard voc US