Peter Gabriel

[gibbin82]

Peter Gabriel appeared at one of the very first Proper Glastonbury festivals back in 1979 and again in 1994, he is touring the UK later in 2013 it would be great to see him doing a warm up gig at Glastonbury.

Edited November 30, 2012 by gibbin82

[guypjfreak]

[Cooter]

Peter crawled out of a suitcase on an extended pathway stage in 94, unless my memory is proper effed!

[Guest]

I'd certainly be at the front if he did play. It's the 25th anniversay of So which is a great album in itself let alone the numerous other great songs in his back catalogue. He'd be a good addition in my opinion.

[Bisque]

NO

SHIT

[danbailey80]

NO

SHIT

Edited December 1, 2012 by danbailey80

[Guest]

A well fought, and rational opinion. I AGREE.

At first, I must admit, I was a little perplexed as I recalled the huge amount of artists whom claim influence; Radiohead, Elbow and The Killers to name but a few. I also remembered his boundless exploration into various experimental music and genres, and his pioneering work with producing and promoting world music. His bedrock of countless classic songs that have have stood the test of time was also lingering in my mind. Salisbury Hill, Don't Give Up, In Your Eyes, Games without Frontiers, Mercy Street etc. How ignorant I was.

Although never of importance to me, his multi-million selling album sales and numerous music awards, including three Brits, six Grammys, thirteen MTV awards, and induction into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, may also be a persuasion for others.

That aside, his long history with the Glastonbury Festival and Michael Eavis, local residence, and involvment in various humanitarian efforts would, I foolishly thought, make him a welcome addition to the festival at, perhaps, the West Holts stage.

With this all in mind I did, still feel, a little at odds with your argument. However, it was a final glimpse at your radar and your love for Bloc Party that helped me finally, humbly, conceive defeat. 'This guy knows his stuff', I thought. 'This guy knows his music...'

[MEGABOWL]

A well fought, and rational opinion. I AGREE.

At first, I must admit, I was a little perplexed as I recalled the huge amount of artists whom claim influence; Radiohead, Elbow and The Killers to name but a few. I also remembered his boundless exploration into various experimental music and genres, and his pioneering work with producing and promoting world music. His bedrock of countless classic songs that have have stood the test of time was also lingering in my mind. Salisbury Hill, Don't Give Up, In Your Eyes, Games without Frontiers, Mercy Street etc. How ignorant I was.

Although never of importance to me, his multi-million selling album sales and numerous music awards, including three Brits, six Grammys, thirteen MTV awards, and induction into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, may also be a persuasion for others.

That aside, his long history with the Glastonbury Festival and Michael Eavis, local residence, and involvment in various humanitarian efforts would, I foolishly thought, make him a welcome addition to the festival at, perhaps, the West Holts stage.

With this all in mind I did, still feel, a little at odds with your argument. However, it was a final glimpse at your radar and your love for Bloc Party that helped me finally, humbly, conceive defeat. 'This guy knows his stuff', I thought. 'This guy knows his music...'

[Mardy]

hehehe, I don't even like Peter Gabriel but that's a cracking post. Hats off.

[shineongas]

I was there in 1979. He didn't play with his band though...........it was a collaboration of artists including Tom Robinson and Alex Harvey each taking the spotlight to showcase their own music plus they did a number of covers including a quite brilliant 20 minute version of It's Only Rock'n'Roll.

PG was supposed to be taking 2013 off. But now that he's announced the autumn shows I suppose anything is possible.

[eFestivals]

PG's shows that I've seen in recent years run the big risk of making Bland Springsteen look exciting.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

PG's shows that I've seen in recent years run the big risk of making Bland Springsteen look exciting.

[dip]

Awh. Someone pissed all over the bonfire.

[cassiel1972]

We saw him at Hop Farm last year, with the New Blood Orchestra and he was fantastic. There cannot be many better ''raises hair on the back of the neck" so be than 'Biko' live. A sunset slot at Glastonbury would suit him perfectly IMHO. Needs to find a better female vocal for 'Don't Give Up' mind - but then Kate Bush isn't an easy act to follow.

Which reminds me - given that it's the season to wish for Christmas miracles, how about Kate Bush at Glasto 13? Well, I can dream.

[Pinhead]

Saw him at Hop Farm this year with the same. Great visuals and set, and great presence, but don't expect anything pulse racing and lively - Solsbury Hill was about as close to dancing as we all got. No-one will ever be able to reproduce a track like Dont Give Up where its defined so largely by the vocalist - anyone heard the Wrurzels cover of Golden Brown . . . Used to live near Pete - never saw him in Chippenham Sainsbury's, though swear I passed him in Emery Gate once...