Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel was the singer of Genesis from 1966 through 1975, the era marked by onstage theatrics and 25-minute songs about flowers and lawnmowers. (When he left for a solo career, drummer Phil Collins took over vocals, and the group became one of the '80s' biggest.) From 1977 to 1982, Gabriel released four solo albums, all titled 'Peter Gabriel.' In 1986, he released 'So,' which sold more than five million copies and spawned the hit singles 'Sledgehammer' and 'In Your Eyes.' The follow-up LP, 1992's 'Us,' reached No. 2. In between, he scored the movie 'The Last Temptation of Christ.' An active political voice and world-music champion, Gabriel helped finance the World of Music Arts and Dance (WOMAD) festival

Born: Feb. 13, 1950
Selected Discography: ‘Peter Gabriel’ (1977), ‘Peter Gabriel’ (1980), ‘So’ (1986)
Related Artists: Genesis, Phil Collins
Further Reading: Top 10 Peter Gabriel Songs, Top 10 Peter Gabriel Genesis Songs, Looking Back on Peter Gabriel’s ‘Passion’

Best Peter Gabriel Song — Readers’ Poll

Today, Feb. 13, marks Peter Gabriel's 62nd birthday. From his humble beginnings as a drummer, who would've known the shy schoolboy would go on to become one of the most enigmatic and creative frontmen in rock and roll history?

Dave Swanson

Peter Gabriel in ‘Say Anything…’ – Classic Rock at the Movies

Utter the name "Lloyd Dobler" to any woman who came of age in the late '80s, and chances are good she'll swoon a little, think of the movie 'Say Anything...,' and begin to hum Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes.'

Shauna W

Peter Gabriel Seeks Fan Input For 25th Anniversary ‘So’ Reissue

Peter Gabriel needs your help! On a video posted on his website yesterday, Peter is asking fans for help in putting together the 25th anniversary edition of his classic 'So' album. They are looking for input in the form of memorabilia, tickets, posters and photos relating to the album and tour...

Dave Swanson

Peter Gabriel Mesmerizes New York Audience With ‘New Blood’ Orchestra Performance

Peter Gabriel made it to the 'Big Time' years ago, which these days affords him the luxury to create art at a leisurely pace and indulge in just about any project he desires. His latest endeavor, ‘New Blood,’ is an album featuring reworked versions of his own music with an orchestra, and on Wednesday (Nov. 9) he hit the stage of New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater to perform songs from the disc as par

Joe Robinson

Peter Gabriel Jokes Genesis Reunion is Just a ‘Large Brown Envelope’ Away

Peter Gabriel was in New York City this week to continue his promotional efforts behind the ‘New Blood’ release and stopped by for an with the ‘Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show’ on Q104.3.

Matt Wardlaw

Peter Gabriel Takes Fans On an Orchestral ‘Journey’ With ‘New Blood’ Album

You can add Peter Gabriel to the list of artists that still believe in making full albums. Gabriel expressed his support for the supposedly outdated medium in an interview that has just been published as part of the November issue of Classic Rock magazine.

Matt Wardlaw

Peter Gabriel, ‘New Blood’ – Album Review

If you were going to make a list of classic rockers whose music is best suited for the orchestral treatment so popular among rock musicians nowadays, Peter Gabriel would probably sit atop the pile.

Matthew Wilkening

Peter Gabriel is Also a Bit Tired of Hearing ‘Solsbury Hill’ in Movie Trailers

Peter Gabriel's 'Solsbury Hill' has had quite a second life as the tear-jerking and/or goose-bump inducing soundtrack to a bevy of romantic comedy trailers. While it's always nice to get down to the smooth grooves of Gabriel, we don't think we're on our own here when we say we're getting quite sick of hearing it so often...

Joe Robinson

Peter Gabriel Says That A Genesis Reunion Is Unlikely

With the dawn of every new project from their respective camps, both Genesis and their former vocalist Peter Gabriel are inevitably grilled regarding the possibilities of a reunion.

Matt Wardlaw

Peter Gabriel Draws On ‘Colors Of The Orchestra’ To Revisit Old Songs

When Peter Gabriel was preparing to tour with an orchestra in support of his recent album 'Scratch My Back,' the idea to reinterpret his older material came up when he realized he needed more songs to fill out the set. The results have been captured on Gabriel's 'New Blood Orchestra,' due out on DVD and 3D Blu-Ray on Oct. 25.

Matt Wardlaw