Pete Rizzi is a founding member and the bassist for Who On Earth, a New Jersey-based hard rock/traditional heavy metal band. Who On Earth released a full-length album titled Blame in 2022, with the great Mike Orlando from Adrenaline Mob and Category 7 producing, engineering, mixing, and playing guitar. The band also released a new EP called Smoke & Mirrors in early 2025, and they are currently planning the release of another full-length album in the coming year. But in the meantime, Who On Earth has released a cover of the Jefferson Starship classic, “Jane,” and Pete Rizzi stopped by the Dr. Music podcast to tell us all about it!
In this interview, Pete discusses working with Mike Orlando to put out Blame and Smoke & Mirrors. He also tells us what the plan is for the new music they are about to deliver in 2026. Pete also gives us insight into the writing process, the Maiden influence, and if the band will be out on tour.
“Jane” video:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!