Author: Dede Dankelson

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Pete’s Diary is an independent Chicago rock trio founded by guitarist, Peter Dankelson. Fans of AC/DC, GNR, Van Halen, and Velvet Revolver will enjoy their modern day songs with classic rock influences.
Their All Screwed Up EP released in 2022 followed by their Keep On Rockin' album in 2024. They’ve supported many national acts, including L.A. Guns, Slaughter, Royal Bliss, Orianthi, Hinder, Jared James Nichols, and TRAPT.
The Pete’s Diary name evolved from Peter’s medical diary and motivational speaking. Often referred to as "Angus Jr," Dankelson taught himself to play guitar despite hearing loss, disabilities on his fretting hand, and more than 30 reconstructive surgeries to overcome Goldenhar Syndrome. His autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life, is an Amazon bestseller.
Dankelson is joined by Mac McRae who doubles on lead vocals and bass and Wolfgang Paul on drums.

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Mgmt/Booking
Pete’s Diary LLC, Dede Dankelson
Dede@PetesDiary.com | 248-219-6544 | Chicago | PetesDiary.com

Pete’s Diary Sample Set List

Original Songs
Girl In A Magazine Better Not Touch
All Screwed Up Keep on Rockin’
Can’t Stop Staring Live it Up
Another Lonely Night Where There’s Smoke
Amputation All Hell Breaks Loose
Gotta Let You Go Don’t Judge
What if I Don’t Medals & Cigarettes

Cover Songs (partial list)
Crossroads (Cream Version) Pride & Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Fire by Jimi Hendrix Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top
Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult Breaking the Law by Judas Priest
You Really Got Me by Van Halen Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh
Running Down a Dream by Tom Petty Oh Well by Peter Green
Good Times, Bad Times by Led Zeppelin La Grange by ZZ Top
Iron Man by Black Sabbath Walk This Way by Aerosmith
Slither by Velvet Revolver Goin’ Down by Jeff Beck
Cocaine by Eric Clapton Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty Jesus Just Left Chicago by ZZ Top

Mgmt/Booking
Pete’s Diary LLC, Dede Dankelson
Dede@PetesDiary.com | 248-219-6544 | Chicago/Milwaukee | PetesDiary.com

Dede Dankelson
Chicago | Milwaukee
Call/Text 248-219-6544
Dede@PetesDiary.com
www.PetesDiary.com

Peter Dankelson

Speaker Bio

Peter Dankelson has been called, “A champion of the human spirit,” by Stevie Dacanay of the band Buckcherry and a “Difference maker in life,” by Mike Babcock, NHL Head Coach and an Olympic Gold-Medalist.
Peter motivates audiences to live their best life by choosing a positive mindset and finding self-acceptance. He shares his medical journey with Goldenhar Syndrome, living life with a facial difference, and overcoming his hearing loss and other disabilities to teach himself how to play the guitar. Peter demonstrates how music helps him express his emotions, and he encourages audiences to find their own creative outlet.
Peter has been honored as a Patient of Courage by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Champion of Hope by Global Genes. He is an ambassador for Children’s Craniofacial Association, the front man for the Pete’s Diary band, and co-author of his autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life: The Peter Dankelson Story. He has performed with professional musicians including L.A Guns, Joe Bonamassa, Tyler Bryant, Jared James Nichols, Dirty Honey, Orianthi, and Buckcherry.

@PetesDiary
568K

@Petes.Diary
187K

@PetesDiary
122K

@Pete_Diary
7K

Speech Details

Mgmt/Booking
Pete’s Diary LLC, Dede Dankelson
Dede@PetesDiary.com | 248-219-6544 | Chicago/Milwaukee | PetesDiary.com

Videos

Girl In A Magazine
Amputation
Another Lonely Night
All Screwed Up
Crossroads
Runnin’ Down A Dream
Pride & Joy
Fire
Sharp Dressed Man
Rocky Mountain Way
Good Times, Bad Times

Mgmt/Booking

Dede Dankelson
Chicago | Milwaukee
Call/Text 248-219-6544
Dede@PetesDiary.com
www.PetesDiary.com

Music