Peter Paul Cetera Wiki Biography

Peter Paul Cetera was born on the 13th September 1944, in Chicago, Illinois USA, of Polish and Hungarian ancestry, and is a musician, singer, songwriter and producer as well, particularly known for being an original member of the rock group Chicago. As a solo artist, he has also released eight studio albums, including “One More Story” (1988), “Another Perfect World” (2001), and six Top 40 singles, such as “Glory Of Love”, “Restless Heart”, etc. His career has been active since 1962.

So, have you ever wondered how rich Peter Cetera is? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that Peter’s net worth is over $30 million, as of 2017, accumulated through his successful career in the music industry. Another source is coming from starring in two film titles.

Peter Cetera Net Worth $30 Million

Peter Cetera spent his childhood in the Morgan Park area of Chicago, one of six children; his brothers are Tim Cetera and Kenny Cetera, both involved in the music industry as well. Peter went to Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, and later transferred to Mendel Catholic Prep High School, from which he matriculated in 1962. He began playing the guitar at the age of 11, when it was given to him as a present from his parents.

In no time, Peter’s professional musical career began, as when he was 15 years old he joined other high school students, and formed a band called The Exceptions. However, he soon founded his own band called The Big Thing, and liking the music they produced, they renamed themselves The Chicago Transit Authority, and then shortened the name to Chicago. The band’s first album came out in 1969 entitled “Chicago Transit Authority”,  with Cetera becoming the frontman of the group. During his stint with the band, they released 14 more albums, becoming extremely popular during the 1970s, especially with albums “Chicago V” (1972), “Chicago VI” (1973), “Chicago VIII” (1975), all of which topped the US Billboard 200 chart, and achieved platinum status, which increased Peter’s net worth by a large margin, which subsequently enabled him to launch a solo career.

While still a member of Chicago, Peter worked on his debut self-titled solo album, and released it in 1981. As the band’s popularity began to decline, Peter focused more on his solo career, and left the band in 1985. Since then, he has been working on a solo career, which is now the main source of his net worth. So far, he has released eight albums, including “One More Story” (1988), “World Falling Down” (1992), “Another Perfect World” (2001), and “You Just Gotta Love Christmas” in 2004, all of which have added to his net worth, thanks to consistent sales.

Since 2005 he has been constantly on tour, which has also increased the overall size of his net worth.

In 2016, Peter was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, with the other original members of Chicago, however, he didn`t show up for the event.

Apart from his successful career as a musician, Peter has tried himself as an actor, appearing in two films, the 1973 film “Electra Glide In Blue”, playing Bob Zemko, and later in the 1991 TV film “Memories Of Midnight” as Larry Douglas, which also increased his overall net worth.

Regarding Peter Cetera’s personal life, he has been married twice, firstly to Janice Sheely from 1968 to 1973, and then to Diane Nini from 1982 until 1991; they are the parents of one child. He also has a daughter with his ex-girlfriend, Blythe Weber. His current residence is in Sun Valley, Idaho. In his spare time, Peter enjoys playing soccer, basketball and other sports.



Full Name Peter Cetera
Net Worth $30 Million
Date Of Birth September 13, 1944
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)
Profession Singer, musician, songwriter, producer, original member of the rock band Chicago
Education Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, Mendel Catholic Prep High School
Nationality American
Spouse Diane Nini (m. 1982–1991), Janice Sheely (m. 1968–1973)
Children Senna Cetera, Claire Cetera
Siblings Kenny Cetera, Margaret Gemperline, James Cetera, Mary McCauley, Tim Cetera
Twitter https://twitter.com/satinnickel?lang=en
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealpetercetera/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0149126/
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/peter-cetera-mn0000322092
Awards ASCAP Award – Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures (1987)
Record Labels Warner Bros. Records, Navarre, San Juan Records / Matrak, River North Records
Albums Solitude/Solitaire (1986), Another Perfect World (2001), World Falling Down (1992), Live In Salt Lake City (2005), Another Perfect World (2001), One Clear Voice (1995), Rock ‘N’ Roll Mass (EP), The Karate Kid Part II (1986, soundtrack), Walk a Fine Line (1983)
Music Groups The Exceptions, Chicago (1967 – 1985)
Nominations Academy Awards – Best Music, Original Song (1987), Golden Globe Award
Movies Electra Glide in Blue (1973), Peter Cetera: Live (2004), Soundstage Presents Peter Cetera (2004, concert)
TV Shows 59th Academy Awards, live performance (1987), Baywatch: Save Me (1999), The Arsenio Hall Show (1993), The Arsenio Hall Show (1993), Smucker’s Presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds (NBC, 2008)
Fact
1 Has lived in Sun Valley, Idaho, since the mid-1980s, where he routinely participates in numerous sports, including basketball, mountain biking, soccer, ice hockey and motorcycling. [2009]
2 He and Chicago were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
3 Penned the classic hit Glory of Love for the The Karate Kid Part II (1986) soundtrack.
4 Co-wrote “Voices That Care,” on which he was also a leading performer, with his frequent partner David Foster.
5 Co-wrote and performed “Save Me”, which was the theme from Baywatch (1989) during its maiden (network-based) season. Cetera also contributed “One Good Woman” to the “Baywatch” episode Baywatch: Snake Eyes (1990); both songs are available on Peter’s album, “One More Story”.
6 Has a daughter, Senna, with former girl friend Blythe, who contributed artwork to her father’s 2004 CD, “You Just Gotta Love Christmas”.
7 Has a daughter, Claire, with first wife, Diane Nini. Claire sang with her father on his 2004 CD, “You Just Gotta Love Christmas”.
8 Lead vocalist and bassist for rock group Chicago from 1967 to 1985.
9 He played as an auto mechanics attendant in the music video “Stay The Night” by Chicago.

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Chicago World Tour 2011: Backstage Pass 2012 Video writer: “Feelin’ Stronger Everyday”, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry/Get Away”
The Bachelorette 2012 TV Series 1 episode
Criminal Minds TV Series lyrics – 1 episode, 2012 music – 1 episode, 2012
Modern Family 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes, 2010 – 2011 performer – 1 episode, 2010
Total Wipeout TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2010 writer – 1 episode, 2010
Miranda 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Hung TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2008 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Idols! 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Happy Feet 2006 writer: “If You Leave Me Now”
Elite Beat Agents 2006 Video Game writer: “You’re the Inspiration”
Australian Idol 2003-2006 TV Series writer – 3 episodes
Idol 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Kicking & Screaming 2005 writer: “YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION”
A Lot Like Love 2005 writer: “If You Leave Me Now”
South Park 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Shaun of the Dead 2004 as Cetera, “If You Leave Me Now”
Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Deutschland sucht den Superstar 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Sex and the City 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Idols 2002-2003 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Ed 2000 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Three Kings 1999 writer: “If You Leave Me Now”
Goodbye Lover 1998 performer: “Do You Love Me That Much”
Pretty Woman 1990 performer: “No Explanation”
Baywatch TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1989 writer – 1 episode, 1989
Panic at Malibu Pier 1989 TV Movie performer: “Save Me” / writer: “Save Me”
Chances Are 1989 performer: “AFTER ALL Love theme from CHANCES ARE”
Miami Vice 1988 TV Series performer – 1 episode
3 Men and a Baby 1987 performer: “Daddy’s Girl” / writer: “Daddy’s Girl”
Taketori monogatari 1987 performer: “Stay With Me”
The 59th Annual Academy Awards 1987 TV Special performer: “Glory of Love” / writer: “Glory of Love”
The Karate Kid Part II 1986 performer: “Glory of Love Theme from The Karate Kid Part II” / writer: “Glory of Love Theme from The Karate Kid Part II”
Two of a Kind 1983 writer: “Prima Donna”
Summer Lovers 1982 writer: “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, “Get Away”
Top of the Pops 1976 TV Series writer – 1 episode
A Hologram for the King 2016 lyrics: “You’re The Inspiration” / music: “You’re The Inspiration”
The Grinder 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Deadpool 2016 writer: “You’re The Inspiration”
Pitch Perfect 2 2015 writer: “If You Leave Me Now” – as Peter P. Cetera
Guapas 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock 2014 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Betas 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto V 2013 Video Game writer: “If You Leave Me Now”
Clear History 2013 TV Movie writer: “If You Leave Me Now”
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa 2013 writer: “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” – as Peter P. Cetera

Music Department

Title Year Status Character
Baywatch TV Series composer – 19 episodes, 1989 – 1990 performer – 19 episodes, 1989 – 1990

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Memories of Midnight 1991 TV Movie Larry Douglas
Electra Glide in Blue 1973 Bob Zemko

Composer

Title Year Status Character
Smísené dvouhry 2011 Video
Peter Cetera: Live in Salt Lake City 2006 Video

Self

Title Year Status Character
The Terry Kath Experience 2016 Documentary Himself
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 2010 TV Series Himself
Smucker’s Hot Ice, Cool Sounds 2008 TV Movie Himself
Great Performances 2008 TV Series Himself
Gylne tider 2006-2007 TV Series documentary Himself
Peter Cetera: Live in Salt Lake City 2006 Video Himself
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2004 TV Special Himself – Performer
Soundstage 2003 TV Series documentary Himself
The Concert for World Children’s Day 2002 TV Movie documentary Himself – Performer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1995-1997 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest / Himself
The 23rd Annual American Music Awards 1996 TV Special Himself
All-Star Salute to Our Troops 1991 TV Movie Himself
Voices that Care 1991 TV Movie documentary Himself – Lead Vocals & Choir Member
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards 1987 TV Special Himself – Presenter
The 59th Annual Academy Awards 1987 TV Special Himself – Performer & Nominee: Best Original Song
The 14th Annual American Music Awards 1987 TV Special Himself
The 20th Annual Grammy Awards 1978 TV Special Himself (as Chicago)
Top of the Pops 1976 TV Series Himself – Interview
Duke Ellington… We Love You Madly 1973 TV Special Himself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1987 ASCAP Award ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1987 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Music, Original Song The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
1987 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Original Song – Motion Picture The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

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