Pete Anderson is an American guitarist, music producer, arranger and songwriter.
Anderson is most known for his guitar work with, and critically acclaimed production of, country music star Dwight Yoakam from 1984 through 2002, a partnership that resulted in numerous platinum records, sold-out tours, and some music in the Bakersfield and hillbilly traditions. On guitar, Anderson’s technical proficiency and versatility allows him to perform a variety of styles, including country, western, rock, rockabilly, soul, blues, Flamenco, Tex-Mex.
Among the artists Anderson has produced are Dwight Yoakam, Roy Orbison, Meat Puppets, Jackson Browne, Michelle Shocked,Buck Owens, k.d. Lang, Steve Pryor Band, Lonesome Strangers, and Lucinda Williams. He more recently produced Mark Chesnutt’s album Outlaw (2010).