Peter Gabriel Goes ‘Back to Front’ with Fall Tour Dates : May 23, 2012

In honor of the 25th anniversary of his album So, Peter Gabriel has announced the Back to Front North American tour for later this year. On every date of the tour, Gabriel and his ...

Peter Gabriel Surfaces for 2010 Tour Dates : February 15, 2010

Peter Gabriel will unearth himself this spring to unveil his latest album of orchestral covers entitled "Scratch My Back." Currently, Gabriel has setup 4 dates in 3 cities -- Montr ...

Peter Gabriel Tours North America on 'Scratch My Back' : January 22, 2010

This spring Peter Gabriel will be offering fans in select cities of North America a glimpse from “Scratch My Back,” his orchestral covers album. Gabriel has dates lined up in ...

Genesis, ABBA, The Stooges Honored as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees : December 15, 2009

In 2010, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going to be swelling its ranks with new inductees featuring The Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, The Stooges, ABBA and Genesis. A group of non-per ...

Peter Gabriel Awarded Polar Music Prize : August 31, 2009

Peter Gabriel, who founded Genesis the rock group, and Jose Antonio Abreu, Venezuelan composer, are sharing the Polar Music Prize this year. On Monday the two musicians received 1 ...

Peter Gabriel Contributes to WALL-E Soundtrack : February 15, 2008

Pixar in the past has demonstrated their ability to score with parents and kids alike. However with Wall-E, their next release, it appears it may be their ticket with the aging pr ...

Genesis Lines Up North American Tour Dates : September 23, 2007

Now that Genesis has their European tour completed, they are gearing up for a new leg in North America for their “Turn It On Again Tour.” It's been 15 years since the veteran ...

Bono, Peter Gabriel, Beyonce Featured in AIDS Benefit Concert : November 24, 2003

Bono from U2, Eurythmics, Beyonce, Peter Gabriel, and Queen surviving members are some of the acts who will be appearing at an AIDS benefit concert backed by Nelson Mandela. The c ...

Peter Gabriel Tacks on Summer Dates to Tour : March 04, 2003

Last year, Peter Gabriel went on tour for the first time in a decade. This time he won't make his fans wait that long. Clear Channel Entertainment is reporting that on June 7 Gab ...

Peter Gabriel Charts First American Concert Tour in 10 Years : September 26, 2002

Peter Gabriel, the pop rock icon, will embark on his first tour of the U.S. in almost 10 years. The trek has been name “Growing Up Live.” Some dates have been pushed back awh ...

peter gabriel Biography

The English musician, songwriter and singer Peter Gabriel was born in Chobham, Surrey on February 13, 1950. Gabriel rose to fame during the time he was the lead vocalist for Genesis, a progressive rock band. After Gabriel left Genesis, he went on to have a very successful solo career. Recently Gabriel has focused his efforts on promoting and producing world music as well as pioneering new music digital distribution methods. He also support various humanitarian efforts. In 2009 Gabriel won the Polar Music Prize and became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as a Genesis band member.

Genesis was found in 1967 by Gabriel and fellow Charterhouse School students Chris Stewart, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips and Tony Banks. Peter Gabriel was known for his flamboyant stage presence and outrageous costumes that he wore on stage. Gabriel left Genesis in 1975.

Peter Gabriel refused to give his first four solo sets titles. They all were called “Peter Gabriel.” Gabriel's next three albums were titled “So” (1986), “Us” (1992) and “Up” (2002). His third self-titled album included the hit singles “Biko,” “I Don't Remember” and “Games Without Frontiers.” His fourth self-titled album included “Shock the Monkey,” his first U.S. Top 40 hit. Gabriel's 1986 album “So” brought him his greatest popularity. The album spawned three U.S. Top 40 hits: “Big Time,” “In Your Eyes” and “Sledgehammer.” “Scratch My Back,” a cover songs set,” was released by Gabriel in 2010.