Peter Gabriel Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Peter Gabriel (Peter Brian Gabriel)

Last Updated: 16 Apr, 2024 | Views: 258

Age: 74

Profession: Musician

Other Profession(s): Singer, Activist, Record Producer, Song writer

Famous For: The Intelligence And Depth Of His Lyrics And For His Commitment To Various Political Causes

Higher Education: Graduated

Peter Gabriel Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

13 Feb, 1950 (74 Years 07 Months 21 Days)

Birth Country

United Kingdom

Birth State/Province

England

Birth District

Surrey

Birth Sign

Aquarius

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

British

Peter Gabriel Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Peter Brian Gabriel was born on 13th February 1950 and is an English musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and activist. His best-known role was as the lead singer of Genesis. In 1975, he released "Solsbury Hill" as his first solo single. He is a triple platinum artist in the UK and a five-time platinum artist in the US for his fifth studio album, So (1986).
Peter Gabriel Career:
• WOMAD was co-founded by him in 1982. Throughout his career, he has continued to promote world music with his Real World Records label.

• Peter Gabriel has performed at several human rights benefit concerts, including Amnesty International's Human Rights Now! In 1992, he co-founded the Witness human rights organization.

• Peter Gabriel formed Garden Wall with Tony Banks on piano and Chris Stewart on drums in 1965. Gabriel and Banks started at Charterhouse simultaneously; they weren't interested in school activities but became friends over music.

• Peter Gabriel created the soundtrack for Alan Parker's drama film Birdy (1984), which he co-produced with Daniel Lanois. His previous studio album was remixed, as well as new material without lyrics.

• Gail Colson managed Gabriel until 1989. Gabriel recorded his follow-up to So, titled Us, from 1989 to 1992. His eldest daughter, who was going through psychotherapy at the time, and his failed first marriage were some of the themes Gabriel addressed on the album.

• Peter Gabriel released the single "I'm Amazing" in June 2016. The song was written several years ago as a tribute to Muhammad Ali. The Rock Paper Scissors North American Tour was his first joint tour with Sting.
Peter Gabriel Awards:
1993: Grammy Award for Best Short-Form Music Video
1996: Grammy Award for Best Long-Form Music Video
Peter Gabriel Unknown Facts:
His contributions to music and humanitarian efforts have been recognized with numerous awards. The prestigious Polar Music Prize was awarded to him in 2009, and he served as a member of Genesis for almost a decade.
Peter Gabriel has maintained a relatively private personal life despite his success. His wife, Meabh Flynn, has two daughters and two sons. He is known for his introspective lyrics that explore identity, spirituality, and social issues.