Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

English musician, composer and songwriter, video artist, humanitarian aid activist, promoter of world music and music entrepreneur
Theatrical leader of '70s-era Genesis and a bona fide pop star by the '80s despite his experimental, often exotic, material.
BornFebruary 13, 1950
HometownChobham, England
Net worth$95 million
Height5'11" (1.81m)
SpouseMeabh Flynn (m 2002 - present) , Jill Georgina Moore (m 1971 - 1987)
PartnerRosanna Arquette (1988 - 1992) , Sinéad O'Connor
ChildrenMelanie Gabriel , Anna Marie Gabriel , Isaac Ralph Gabriel , Luc Gabriel
ParentsEdith Irene Allen , Ralph Parton Gabriel
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Top Stories

Genesis could learn a thing or two from Peter Gabriel’s energy for the new

  • “We started playing together when we both had hair and dinosaurs ruled the earth,” joked Peter Gabriel, gesturing towards long-serving guitarist David Rhodes. Alongside revered King Crimson bassist Tony Levin, there wasn’t so much as a follicle to spare across this trio of old, bald prog rockers. But on the evidence of Gabriel’s overdue return to the stage, dinosaurs still rule.

Videos

Sting receives Ivor Novello fellowship

The Police star Sting became the 23rd musician to receive an Ivor Novello fellowship, the organisation’s highest honour, and inducted in its 79-year history – joining the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading, Peter Gabriel and Sir Elton John.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Peter Gabriel Still Growing Up Live & Unwrapped
Peter Gabriel Still Growing Up Live & Unwrapped
2005
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live
1h 42min
1994
The Jodorowsky Constellation
The Jodorowsky Constellation
1h 26min
1994

Albums

Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats
Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats
1990
Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ
Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ
1989
From Genesis to Revelation
From Genesis to Revelation
1969
Warm Up Tour: Brescia, Italy 02/07/07
Warm Up Tour: Brescia, Italy 02/07/07
2007
06 07 03 - Mountain View, CA Shoreline Ampitheatre [2 CD]
06 07 03 - Mountain View, CA Shoreline Ampitheatre [2 CD]
2003
07.07.03 Mountain View, CA
07.07.03 Mountain View, CA
2003
Me
Me
1994
Lovetown
Lovetown
1994
Blood of Eden [UK]
Blood of Eden [UK]
1994
Blood of Eden [US]
Blood of Eden [US]
1993
Kiss That Frog
Kiss That Frog
1993
In Your Eyes [Live]
In Your Eyes [Live]
1992
Steam
Steam
1992
Digging in the Dirt
Digging in the Dirt
1992
Slowburn
Slowburn
1989
Selections from Passion: Music for the Last Temptation of Christ
Selections from Passion: Music for the Last Temptation of Christ
1989