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Peter Droge

Pete Droge

Recording Artist and Media Composer

Born in Eugene, Oregon and raised on an island outside of Seattle, Droge rocketed to early acclaim on the strength of his 1994 debut, Necktie Second, which prompted the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn to compare his songwriting to Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Breakout single “If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself)” became a multi-format radio hit and landed a prominent spot in the iconic Farrelly Brothers comedy Dumb & Dumber, and within a year, Droge was on the road supporting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

In the decades to come, he would go on to release a series of similarly well-received solo albums, appear in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous (performing alongside his wife and longtime collaborator, Elaine Summers); team up with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins to form the Americana supergroup The Thorns; record three collections with his wife as The Droge and Summers Blend; and compose a variety of works for film and television, including feature scores and commercial spots for brands like Toyota, T-Mobile, and State Farm.

Highlights

  • Breakthrough Album – Necktie Second (1994): Droge’s debut solo album earned critical acclaim and comparisons to Bob Dylan and Neil Young, with lead single “If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself)” becoming a radio hit and landing in Dumb & Dumber.
  • Major Tour – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1995): Following his breakout success, Droge toured with Tom Petty, bringing his music to arenas nationwide.
  • Film Appearance – Almost Famous (2000): Performed on screen in Cameron Crowe’s cult-classic film alongside his wife and longtime collaborator, Elaine Summers.
  • Supergroup Formation – The Thorns (2003): Joined forces with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins to form the Americana trio The Thorns, releasing a self-titled album and touring internationally in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Composer for Screen – Film + Commercial Work (2000s–2010s): Scored feature films and composed music for national brands including Toyota, T-Mobile, and State Farm.
  • Creative Comeback – Fade Away Blue (2025): Marked his return with an autobiographical and emotionally rich album produced by Grammy-winner Paul Bryan, featuring contributions from elite session players and co-written with Elaine Summers.
Artist One-Sheet

Pete Droge

Recording Artist and Media Composer

Born in Eugene, Oregon and raised on an island outside of Seattle, Droge rocketed to early acclaim on the strength of his 1994 debut, Necktie Second, which prompted the Los Angeles Times’ Robert Hilburn to compare his songwriting to Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Breakout single “If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself)” became a multi-format radio hit and landed a prominent spot in the iconic Farrelly Brothers comedy Dumb & Dumber, and within a year, Droge was on the road supporting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

In the decades to come, he would go on to release a series of similarly well-received solo albums, appear in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous (performing alongside his wife and longtime collaborator, Elaine Summers); team up with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins to form the Americana supergroup The Thorns; record three collections with his wife as The Droge and Summers Blend; and compose a variety of works for film and television, including feature scores and commercial spots for brands like Toyota, T-Mobile, and State Farm.