Peter Levin

At FAME Recording Studios, we have always believed that great records begin with great musicians. Few embody that spirit more than Peter Levin.

Peter is one of those rare artists whose playing immediately elevates every room he walks into. A world-class keyboardist, musical director, arranger, and producer, he has built a remarkable career working alongside some of the most respected names in music while always bringing his own unmistakable touch to every session.

Many fans know Peter for his years as the longtime keyboardist and musical director for the Gregg Allman Band, where his soulful playing became an essential part of Gregg’s live sound and final touring years. His ability to blend blues, Southern rock, gospel, jazz, and deep soul made him a perfect musical partner for Gregg, helping carry forward the emotional depth and musical honesty that defined those performances.

That same authenticity is what makes Peter such a natural fit for Muscle Shoals.

At FAME, Peter has become a trusted collaborator and an extension of the family. Whether behind the piano, shaping arrangements, or helping guide a session from the producer’s chair, he brings both taste and instinct that cannot be taught. He understands how to serve the song first, and that is the heart of what we do here.

Peter has worked with an incredible range of artists throughout his career, including Blind Boys of Alabama, Chris Stapleton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Paula Cole, Allen Stone, Marc Broussard, and countless others across genres. His versatility is matched only by his humility. He is the kind of musician other musicians trust.

More than just a player, Peter is a connector. He brings people together, builds musical chemistry quickly, and helps artists find the emotional center of a performance. In a place like FAME, where feel matters more than perfection, that gift is invaluable.

As we continue building the next chapter of music in Muscle Shoals, artists like Peter Levin remind us why this place still matters. It is not just the walls. It is the people inside them.

We are proud to call Peter Levin part of the FAME family.

And if you have ever heard him play, you already know why.

Episode 13: Travis Wammack

Episode 13: Travis Wammack; guitarist, songwriter

In Episode Thirteen of Through These Doors: A FAME Studios Podcast, Rodney Hall welcomes guitar firebrand Travis Wammack to the table. Known for his raw, untamed tone, and a playing style that blazed across stages and studios alike, Wammack’s story is one of grit, groove, and sheer sonic power.

Join Rodney and Travis as they swap stories about chart-topping hits, fuzz-drenched solos, and the wild sessions that helped define the Muscle Shoals sound. From his teenage breakthrough with “Scratchy” to cutting sides with legends like Little Richard, Candi Staton, and Clarence Carter, Wammack opens up about the thrills, the challenges, and the brotherhood of the FAME Gang.

So grab a seat and turn up the volume; this episode is all heart, all heat, and all about the man whose guitar could shake the walls. Let’s get it on!

Watch Episode Thirteen

 

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