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Peter Gabriel

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    (February 13, 1950- )
    Former Frontman for Genesis
    Recorded 'Solsbury Hill,' 'I Don't Remember,' 'Sledgehammer,' 'Mercy Street,' 'Family Snapshot,' 'Shaking the Tree,' 'Steam,' 'San Jacinto,' ''Don't Give Up,' 'Here Comes The Flood,' 'I Have The Touch,' 'Red Rain,' 'Shock The Monkey,' 'Zaar,' 'Games Without Frontiers,' 'Big Time' and 'Biko'
    Scored the movie soundtracks for 'Birdy' (1984) and Martin Scorsese's controversial 'The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He co-founded Genesis (1966), but left for a solo career.
    When he left Genesis Phil Collins led the group to major success (May 1975).
    He titled his first three solos albums 'Peter Gabriel,' 'Peter Gabriel' and 'Peter Gabriel' (like George Foreman naming all his sons George Foreman).
    He is divorced.
    He recorded an album during his divorce battle with 'dark and chaotic' music sarcastically named 'Us.'
    He was romantically linked with Sinéad O'Connor.
    He ended his relationship with Rosanna Arquette when she posed for Playboy.
    He is a vegetarian.
    He suffers from depression.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He founded WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) to bring world music and customs to Western audiences (1982).
    He received praise for scoring 'Birdy,' winning Cannes Film Festival Grand Jury Prize (1984).
    He co-headlined Amnesty International's first benefit tour with Sting and U2 (1986).
    His album 'So' including 'Sledgehammer' sold over three million copies in America (1986).
    Rolling Stone ranked 'Sledgehammer' #1 in 'The 100 Top Music Videos' (October 14, 1993).
    'Sledgehammer' won a record nine MTV Awards (1987).
    He's won three Grammy Awards.
    Research:Tim Howard

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 56 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 16 Votes: 6.25% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 128 Votes: 48.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 89 Votes: 47.19% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 83 Votes: 51.81% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 23 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 64 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 32 Votes: 46.88% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 63 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 60 Votes: 38.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 73 Votes: 50.68% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 83 Votes: 48.19% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 162 Votes: 43.21% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 37.78% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 202 Votes: 43.56% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 314 Votes: 42.36% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 350 Votes: 42.00% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 376 Votes: 46.28% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 701 Votes: 46.08% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1271 Votes: 51.38% Annoying