Truly, whenever I hear the name of "Peter Drake", all I can do is smile. He had so many strings to his bow: "chemistry teacher", "science teacher", prison visitor ("the prisoner's friend" indeed!), QEHS stalwart, musician (and a very talented one). Yes,... moreTruly, whenever I hear the name of "Peter Drake", all I can do is smile. He had so many strings to his bow: "chemistry teacher", "science teacher", prison visitor ("the prisoner's friend" indeed!), QEHS stalwart, musician (and a very talented one). Yes, long faces truly *were* "banned from every classroom" that he taught in. Both Hexham and his old classmates from "Queen Elizabeth High School" will be sad today (those of them that are still around), but will never forget him. less
Erica ThrushIndeed. Peter Drake was a character and some to spare. chemistry and science were just two of his interests. He played saxophone for Rod Stewart's band for years, only leaving after a disagreement over the offside rule. Queen Elizabeth High School were... moreIndeed. Peter Drake was a character and some to spare. chemistry and science were just two of his interests. He played saxophone for Rod Stewart's band for years, only leaving after a disagreement over the offside rule. Queen Elizabeth High School were lucky indeed to have this man walk amongst them
December 6, 2021
Tony Drake
Thank you, Erica. If your comment was a joke, then I'm sure Peter would have laughed as long as anybody. I know that he played with some "biggish" names, but none as famous as Rod Stewart.
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