Peter Gabriel is regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters and musicians of his time. One of his unforgettable hits is, ‘Sledgehammer’ from the album, ‘So’. Interestingly, he was a drummer initially and was associated with a number of rock bands. Mike Rutherford once famously commented, ‘Pete was—and still is, I think—a frustrated drummer.’ Just as he started out as a singer with an alternative rock group called ‘Genesis’, there was a time when audiences often did not understand the words he was singing. This was attributed to the bad sound reinforcement system. He realized that the only way that he could attract crowds to listen to him was by drawing attention through other means. Thus he took to donning fancy costumes. He quit ‘Genesis’ and embarked on a solo career. Over a period of time, he developed an interest in world percussion and has since, collaborated with several famous musicians. Apart from music, he also has been an activist for various humanitarian causes. He has a longstanding association with ‘Amnesty International’ and has extensively worked for the same. In addition, he also declared support for the British Labour party when it won by a landslide margin under Tony Blair. On the personal front, he has been married twice and has had a live-in relationship.