Peter Zizzo

Peter Zizzo
Birth name	Peter Eric Zizzo
Born	February 22, 1966
Origin	New York, NY, U.S.
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupation(s)	producer, songwriter, musician
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Universal Music Publishing

Peter Eric Zizzo (born February 22, 1966) is an American music producer, musician and songwriter. Zizzo has written hits for artists such as Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Marit Larsen, O.A.R, Jason Mraz, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, M2M, Sir Cliff Richard, Clay Aiken, Howie Day, Kate Voegele and Jillette Johnson. He has been considered instrumental in developing the careers of artists Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton in the US, and Pixie Lott in the UK.

Early life

Born in New York to Alicia Zizzo, Peter Zizzo graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Tufts University where he was in Alpha Epsilon Pi. He appeared as the title character's father in the Tufts production of Antigone. Zizzo wrote the song "March", recorded by The Weather Girls, and wrote and performed additional songs, including "Faithful," "I Will Forgive You". He also appeared in a commercial for Tony Robbins Personal Power. Zizzo found his initial success working with Ric Wake on Celine Dion records. While working with Wake, he met Andy Marvel.

Entrepreneurial ventures

After his time working with Wake, Zizzo founded Big Much Productions and a partnered with Marvel to build Big Baby Recording Studios, a New York-based company.

Zizzo, in his role of Artist Development, discovered, developed, produced, and launched prominent artists such as Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton, and Toby Lightman. Zizzo has also spoken and led seminars at South by Southwest and other music industry events. Zizzo's songs and productions have been on recordings that have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. He also wrote many songs for the animated series Winx Club (2004-today)

Discography

Year	Artist	Album/Singles	Charts	Certifactions/Awards	Credits
2012	Elizabeth Gillies	Winx Club (Nickelodeon US Version) "We Are Believix"	–	–	Producer, writer
2011	The Fresh Beat Band	A Friend Like You [single] "A Friend Like You"	#1 on iTunes Kids Chart 5 Album	–	Producer, writer, arranger
2009	Pixie Lott	Turn It Up "Jack" "The Way The World Works"	UK Top 5 Album	−2x platinum (600,000+)	Producer, writer, arranger
2009	BeBe & CeCe Winans	Still "Things feat. Marvin Winans" "Never Thought"	US #14 Billboard Top 100 US #1 Gospel Album US #2 R'n'B Album	Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album 2011	Producer, writer, arranger
2009	Blake Lewis	Heartbreak on Vinyl "The Point"	US #7 Dance & Electronic Album	–	–
2006	Stephanie McIntosh	Tightrope "Overcome"	#4 AUS	Gold (+35,000 units sold)	Producer, co-writer
2005	Toby Lightman	Little Things "Devils & Angels" "The River" "Don't Wanna Know"	Top 15 Hot AC, Top 40 Pop	–	Producer, writer, arranger
2002	Avril Lavigne	Let Go "Nobody's Fool" "Why" (International Releases)	–	18 Million Worldwide RIAA Diamond Award	Producer, writer, arranger
2000	M2M	Shades of Purple "Don't Say You Love Me"	US Top 20 Radio US Sales #1 (Certified Platinum)	2 Million Worldwide	Producer, writer, arranger
1999	Jennifer Lopez	"On The 6" Promise You'll Try	–	7 Million Worldwide	Producer, writer, arranger
1997	Celine Dion	These Are Special Times "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day"	–	14 Million Worldwide	Writer, arranger
1996	Celine Dion	Let's Talk About Love "Love Is on the Way"	Top 40	33 Million Worldwide RIAA Diamond Award	Writer, arranger
1994	Celine Dion	"The Color of My Love "Misled" (single) BMI Award "Only One Road" (single)	Top 10 US Top 5 UK	16 Million Worldwide	Writer, arranger

Acting career

In 2009 Peter played a character named after himself in the Steven Soderbergh film The Girlfriend Experience starring adult film star Sasha Grey. "Girlfriend Experience" was written by Peter's lifelong friends Brian Koppelman and David Levien who also named a character after him in the poker classic Rounders.