Peter E. "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow (August 20, 1934 – January 6, 2007) was an American
country-rock musician, songwriter, and a motion picture special effects artist. He is best known as a member of the band the
Flying Burrito Brothers and as a
session musician for such artists as
Joan Baez,
Jackson Browne,
The Byrds,
Joe Cocker,
Rita Coolidge,
Eagles,
The Everly Brothers,
George Harrison,
The Steve Miller Band,
Joni Mitchell,
The Rolling Stones,
Ringo Starr,
Stevie Wonder,
Spencer Davis,
Linda Ronstadt and many others.