Meet the Band
Symply Skynyrd is comprised of veteran players from the Greater Toronto Area.
Photos: Ian MacCready,
GUITAR
Peter Freer
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: THAT SMELL
Peter is a long-time rock and blues player hailing from Toronto. Previous bands include Aeroforce, Deuce, Essential Soul, Pepper Jones & the Rockits and The Monroes. In the early 2000’s he led Cloud 9 – a top cover band in the GTA.
VOCALS
Barry Davis
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: TUESDAYS GONE
In addition to his role in Symply Skynyrd, Barry is also a vocalist in various bands and tributes such We Ain't Petty (Tom Petty) and several other acts. He's a multi-talented performer passionate about the power of live music.
VOCALS
Michelle D.
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: WHISKEY ROCK-A-ROLLER
Michelle has a passion for rock and blues and formal training in classical and jazz vocals. She has been an alto with Oriana Women’s Choir and continues to sing in her church choir as well as vocal coaching.
GUITAR
Larry Fontaine
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: FREE BIRD
Laurence's first favorite bands and major influences were the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Over the years he has performed with such bands as Roadogs, Grey Matters, Tool time blues band, Freebyrd and Symply Skynyrd.
BASS GUITAR
Ernie Pegutter
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: WORKING FOR MCA
Ernie began playing guitar at the age of 12 and he quickly turned his attention to electric bass. Blues and Southern/Classic rock is what he’s been playing over the last few decades and hopefully for the next few decades.
KEYBOARDS & VOCALS
Tim Pike
FAVOURITE SKYNYRD SONG: CALL ME THE BREEZE
Tim is a singer, guitarist and keyboard player with years of experience in rock, blues and pop cover bands. In addition to Symply Skynyrd, he is part of the popular Deux Def Dudes band.
