Real name: Pete Saunders

Effective period / Period of releases: 1995

Pete Saunders began his musical career in the 1980s playing Hammond Organ for Dexys Midnight Runners on their first album and worked with various other artists from The Damned to Carmel. His Mr. Bongo alias was used to release an upbeat, housey cover version of Booker T & The MG's classic "Soul Limbo" in 1995. These days, he plays piano and sings a variety of styles from New Orleans blues to jazz and swing standards. He also collaborates with other musicians in duos and groups.