Peter Gabriel rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. His 1986 album, So, is his most commercially successful solo album, and the album's biggest hit, Sledgehammer, won a record nine MTV Awards. Includes hours of new interviews with key friends, musicians and aides. This new edition is fully updated.

Informed by interviews with friends and collaborators, Peter Gabriel's musical career from the beginnings of Genesis to solo musician, soundtrack composer and digital distribution innovator is presented in intimate detail, alongside the story of Gabriel's developing activism.