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Peter Gabriel is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and human rights activist known for his innovative music and commitment to social causes.
Friends since the 70s, entrepreneur Richard Branson and musician Peter Gabriel brought together trusted and inspired world leaders to create The Elders, an advocacy group for global human rights.
Peter Gabriel collaborated with Arcade Fire, contributing backing vocals to the track 'Unconditional II (Race and Religion)' on their 2022 album 'WE'.
Stability AI partnered with Peter Gabriel to launch the 'Stability AI DiffuseTogether Challenge', a series of AI animation challenges.
Peter Gabriel announced a new partnership with Caroline International, the global services unit of Universal Music, for the distribution of his solo albums outside North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Peter Brian Gabriel was born on February 13, 1950, in Woking, Surrey, England. He received his education at Charterhouse School. Early in his career, he co-founded the progressive rock band Genesis, serving as its lead singer until his departure in 1975. Following his exit, Gabriel launched a successful solo career, marked by his distinct voice, innovative visual presentations, and exploration of world music. His musical style blends progressive rock, art rock, and worldbeat, making him a significant figure in contemporary music.
Throughout his career, Gabriel has received numerous awards, including three Brit Awards, six Grammy Awards, and 13 MTV Video Music Awards. In 1986, his fifth studio album, ‘So’, became a worldwide commercial success, achieving triple platinum status in the UK and five times platinum in the US. The album featured hit singles such as ‘Sledgehammer,’ which garnered nine MTV Awards in 1987. Beyond music, Gabriel has dedicated himself to humanitarian efforts, co-founding the WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) Festival in 1982 to promote international music, establishing his Real World label and recording studios, and developing digital music distribution methods.
Gabriel’s commitment to human rights is extensive. He has worked with Amnesty International since 1986, participated in several human rights benefit concerts, and founded the human rights organization Witness. In 2007, he co-founded The Elders with Richard Branson and Nelson Mandela, an advocacy group for global human rights. His activism has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Laureates’ Man of Peace Award in 2006 and Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience honor in 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010 and as a solo artist in 2014, acknowledging his lasting impact on music and society.
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