Peter Gabriel Biography

Birth of Peter Brian Gabriel, later Genesis vocalist, lyricist and theatrical frontman.

Co-founds Genesis with fellow Charterhouse pupils as the group begins writing original songs.

Founder Member of Genesis

Sings on The Silent Sun, the first Genesis single released through Decca.

Sings on From Genesis to Revelation, the band's debut album produced by Jonathan King.

Sings The Knife, a dramatic early concert favourite from Trespass.

Sings The Musical Box, one of the major theatrical pieces from Nursery Cryme.

Performs Supper's Ready, the long suite that becomes central to Genesis's live reputation.

Leads the concept and story for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

Leaves Genesis after The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour to pursue independent creative work.

Drummer Phil Collins, who (after a long search for a replacement) eventually becomes Genesiss lead singer after Gabriel left the band

"Solsbury Hill", Gabriels debut single as a solo artist, is written about his departure from Genesis. Gabriel records his 2nd solo album iwith producer Bob Ezrin, titled "Peter Gabriel"

"Solsbury Hill", Gabriels debut single as a solo artist, is written about his departure from Genesis. Gabriel records his 2nd solo album iwith producer Bob Ezrin, titled "Peter Gabriel"

Gabriels third album, arises as a collaboration with Steve Lillywhite, notable for the hit singles "Games Without Frontiers" and "Biko"

Gabriels third album, arises as a collaboration with Steve Lillywhite, notable for the hit singles "Games Without Frontiers" and "Biko"

Gabriel achieves his greatest popularity with th So album, highlights being "Sledgehammer" (a #1 smash in the US, knocking Genesiss Invisible Touch off of the top spot), "Big Time" & "Dont Give Up" with Kate Bush

Gabriel achieves his greatest popularity with th So album, highlights being "Sledgehammer" (a #1 smash in the US, knocking Genesiss Invisible Touch off of the top spot), "Big Time" & "Dont Give Up" with Kate Bush

Gabriel achieves his greatest popularity with th So album, highlights being "Sledgehammer" (a #1 smash in the US, knocking Genesiss Invisible Touch off of the top spot), "Big Time" & "Dont Give Up" with Kate Bush

Gabriel released "Passion", the soundtrack for Martin Scorseses movie "The Last Temptation of Christ", for this work Gabriel receives his first Grammy Award, in the category of Best New Age Performance

Gabriel released "Passion", the soundtrack for Martin Scorseses movie "The Last Temptation of Christ", for this work Gabriel receives his first Grammy Award, in the category of Best New Age Performance

Gabriel released "Passion", the soundtrack for Martin Scorseses movie "The Last Temptation of Christ", for this work Gabriel receives his first Grammy Award, in the category of Best New Age Performance

Releases "Us" (co-produced with Daniel Lanois), an album in which he explored the pain of recent personal problems; his failed first marriage, his relationship with Rosanna Arquette, and the growing distance between him and his 1st daughter

Reunites vocally with Genesis members for The Carpet Crawlers 1999.

After five years of not releasing any new music, Gabriel re-emergedswith OVO, a soundtrack for the live Millennium Dome Show in London in 2000

Releaes "Up", his first full-length studio album in a decade. "Long Walk Home", the music from the Australian movie Rabbit-Proof Fence

Releaes "Up", his first full-length studio album in a decade. "Long Walk Home", the music from the Australian movie Rabbit-Proof Fence

Coordinates and performs at the Eden Project Live 8 concert