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Peter Cape was born on 19 January, 1926 in Helensville, New Zealand, is a New Zealand singer (1926–1979). Discover Peter Cape's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

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Occupation Singer, songwriter, writer, radio producer
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 19 January 1926
Birthday 19 January
Birthplace Helensville, New Zealand
Date of death 30 May, 1979
Died Place Richmond, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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1926

Peter Irwin Cape (19 January 1926 – 30 May 1979) was a New Zealand singer, songwriter, writer and radio producer.

He is best remembered for his simple folk songs, including "Taumarunui On The Main Trunk Line", "She'll Be Right" and "Coffee Bar Blues".

Cape was born in Helensville, north-west of Auckland.

1940

He was educated by Correspondence School, and in the 1940s he went on to study for a Bachelor of Arts in English, philosophy and psychology at The University of Auckland, where he was the Craccum editor for part of 1948, and then 1949.

After graduating, he worked for a time as a freelance journalist.

1950

In the 1950s, Cape undertook theological studies at Selwyn College, after which he was ordained as an Anglican priest.

He subsequently took a job as talks producer for the New Zealand Broadcasting Service.

1952

In 1952, he married Barbara Henderson.

1958

His first songs were recorded in 1958.

He is best remembered for his songs "Taumarunui On The Main Trunk Line", "She'll Be Right" and "Coffee Bar Blues".

His music is often seen as capturing a deliberately rural and disconnected side of New Zealand that was not shown by contemporary artists, with most music performed in New Zealand during his career being covers, or otherwise heavily influenced by international trends.

1960

In the 1960s, Cape also served as the Director of Volunteer Service Abroad.

In later life Cape authored a number of books on New Zealand's contemporary visual arts and fine artists.

He also wrote an autobiography, titled An Ordinary Joker.

1963

In 1963, he was promoted to director of religious and arts programmes at the New Zealand Broadcasting Service.

1970

The marriage ended in divorce in the 1970s.

1979

He lived in Richmond until his death 1979 at the age of 53.

2019

His ashes were buried in Kaukapakapa, near his birthplace, in 2019.

A selection of Cape's recordings are listed below: