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Peter Gabriel: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born February 13, 1950 (age 76) • England
Founder The Elders • WOMAD
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2014) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2010) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1989)

Photos

Peter Gabriel sings into a microphone while playing keyboard onstage, wearing a blue shirt and black vest, with stage lights and equipment in the background.
British rock group Genesis members Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Steve Hackett stand in a line at London Airport, February 27, 1974.
Peter Gabriel sits at a piano and sings into a microphone on stage, wearing a dark jacket, with a dark background behind him.
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Elton John, 2006
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John Lennon, 1968
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