Ever since Peter Gabriel fronted progressive rock band Genesis, from the late 1960s until the mid 1970s, journalists and academics alike have noted the importance of Gabriel's contribution to popular music. His influence became especially significant when he embarked on a solo career in the late 1970s. Gabriel secured his place in the annals of popular music history through his poignant recordings, innovative music videos, groundbreaking live performances, the establishment of WOMAD (the World of Music and Dance) and the Real World record label (as a forum for musicians from around the world to be heard, recorded and promoted) and for his political agenda (including links to a variety of political initiatives including the Artists Against Apartheid Project, Amnesty International and the Human Rights Now tour). In addition, Gabriel is known as a sensitive, articulate and critical performer whose music reflects an innate curiosity and deep intellectual commitment. This collection documents and critically explores the most central themes found in Gabriel's work. These are divided into three important conceptual areas arising from Gabriel's activity as a songwriter and recording artist, performer and activist: 'Identity and Representation', 'Politics and Power' and 'Production and Performance'.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781409453680
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189125618
Product Key Features
Author
Sarah Hill
Publication Name
Peter Gabriel, from Genesis to Growing Up
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
544g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Sarah Hill
Series Title
Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series
Topic
Music
Editor
Michael Drewett
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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