Michael Peterson (surfer)
Michael "MP" Peterson (24 September 1952 – 29 March 2012) was a professional Australian surfer. He was considered one of the best surfers in Australia during the early to mid-1970s and was recognised for his deep tube riding skill, especially at Kirra on the Gold Coast, Australia. Peterson was the Australian champion in the years 1972 and 1974, and won many other major surfing competitions. Peterson was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and became publicly known for using illicit drugs.
Read more about Michael Peterson (surfer): Youth, Morning of The Earth, Early Contests, Australian Champion, 1973, 1974, Peterson Surf Shop, Moonrocket (surfboard), Illicit Drug Use, Late Career, The Chase, Later Life, Death, Depiction in Popular Culture
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