Pete Risano started playing guitar when he was thirteen. Discovering the electrifying guitar legend Jimmy Hendrix at fifteen Pete soon realized music would become one of the most important influences in his life. Determined to master his craft, Pete went on to pursue an education in music, receiving his degree in Jazz from William Patterson University.

Peter first performed publicly in a local New Jersey bar as a teenager and has been performing ever since. He currently contributes to many recording studio projects including RHR that also features Corey Andrew drummer, Micheal Reale.