History of Orville Peck in Timeline
Orville Peck, whose real name is Daniel Pitout, is a South African country musician residing in both the United States and Canada. A unique aspect of his persona is that he always appears in public wearing a fringed mask, effectively concealing his face. This has added an air of mystery to his public image, making him a recognizable and intriguing figure in the country music scene.
January 6, 1988: Birth of Daniel Pitout (Orville Peck)
Daniel Pitout, known professionally as Orville Peck, was born on January 6, 1988.
2008: Unmasked Photo in "Gayletter"
In 2008, Daniel Pitout (Orville Peck) posed unmasked for "Gayletter".
2014: Acting Studies in London
In 2014, Orville Peck moved to London to pursue a foundation degree in acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
2016: "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" Performance
Orville Peck played Jonathan Harris/Peter Pan in the Mischief Theatre production of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" at the Apollo Theatre in 2016.
June 2019: "Pony" Longlisted for Polaris Music Prize and CBC Radio One Performance
In June 2019, Orville Peck's album "Pony" was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. He also performed "Dead of Night" and "Take You Back" on CBC Radio One's Q.
June 18, 2019: Interview with NPR
On June 18, 2019, Orville Peck stated in an NPR interview: "I've never raised cattle or anything like that, but I think I've been a cowboy my whole life."
2019: Debut Album "Pony" Release
Orville Peck released his debut album, "Pony", in 2019.
2019: Orville Peck's Rodeo Launched
Orville Peck started his annual Orville Peck's Rodeo in 2019, showcasing up-and-coming country music artists.
January 29, 2020: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Performance and Tour Announcement
On January 29, 2020, Orville Peck performed "Dead of Night" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and announced a US tour, including performances at Coachella and Stagecoach.
May 2020: "Show Pony" EP Announced
Orville Peck announced his EP "Show Pony" in May 2020.
June 2, 2020: "Orville Peck" Trademark Registered
The "Orville Peck" trademark was registered with the USPTO on June 2, 2020.
June 2020: Queerty's 50 Heroes
In June 2020, Queerty named Orville Peck among their 50 heroes "leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people".
June 2020: "Show Pony" Release Delayed
In June 2020, the release of "Show Pony" was delayed in recognition of the Black Lives Matter movement.
June 29, 2020: "Smalltown Boy" Cover Release on Spotify
Orville Peck's cover of "Smalltown Boy" was released on Spotify as part of the Spotify Singles series on June 29, 2020.
July 31, 2020: "Smalltown Boy" Cover General Release
Orville Peck's cover of "Smalltown Boy" was released everywhere on July 31, 2020.
August 14, 2020: "Show Pony" Release
Orville Peck's EP "Show Pony" was released on August 14, 2020.
2020: Juno Award Nomination
"Pony" received a Juno Award nomination for Alternative Album of the Year in 2020.
April 2021: Collaboration with Trixie Mattel and Lady Gaga
In April 2021, Orville Peck was featured on Trixie Mattel's EP "Full Coverage, Vol. 1", covering "Jackson" with her. He also appeared on Lady Gaga's "Born This Way The Tenth Anniversary", reimagining "Born This Way".
June 2022: Cultural Icon Award
In June 2022, Orville Peck received the Cultural Icon Award from the Tom of Finland Foundation.
2022: Second Album "Bronco" Release
Orville Peck released his second studio album, "Bronco", in 2022.
March 16, 2023: Guest Judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race"
On March 16, 2023, Orville Peck was a guest judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race".
2023: Hiatus
Orville Peck took a self-imposed hiatus in 2023.
2023: Home Featured in "Architectural Digest"
Orville Peck's home was featured in "Architectural Digest" in 2023.
April 5, 2024: "Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other" Release
On April 5, 2024, Orville Peck released a cover of "Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other" with Willie Nelson, the lead single from "Stampede".
April 2024: Shirtless Selfie in "Out" Magazine
A shirtless selfie of Orville Peck appeared in "Out" magazine in April 2024.
May 2024: "How Far Will We Take It?" Release
Orville Peck released the duet "How Far Will We Take It?" with Noah Cyrus in May 2024.
May 28, 2024: The Stampede Tour Begins
Orville Peck's The Stampede Tour began on May 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.
June 2024: "Midnight Ride" Release
Orville Peck released "Midnight Ride" with Kylie Minogue and Diplo in June 2024.
July 2024: Los Angeles Residence
As of July 2024, Orville Peck resided in Los Angeles.
July 2024: Semi-Nude Photos in "Paper" Magazine
Semi-nude photos of Orville Peck accompanied an interview in the July 2024 issue of "Paper" magazine.
2024: Third Album "Stampede" Release
Orville Peck released his third studio album, "Stampede", in 2024.