Peter Gabriel (solo)

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Uh, no

Unlikely. They just recognized Genesis after 40 years.

Climbing Up...

dont give up

like the monkey, i'd be shocked if he got in, they finaklly just inducted his former band genesis after like 40 years.

Everything he did after #3 kills his chances.

he deserves it

Somehow, I just don't see Peter Gabriel in the same class as AC/DC, Van Halen, and even Pink Floyd for that matter.

GENESIS looking good for 2010.

Not sure he belongs in the same club with Kiss, but what the Hell.

Talented, yes. HOF-caliber, probably not.

Like Pete Townsand, just can't see him in yet. I vote for GENESIS first.

No one on this list has had more influence that isn't in than Gabriel. He began the showmanship in Genesis. He was the first to use the wireless headset mike that Madonna made famous. He was the first to use African rhythms. He had emotional tribute songs (like Biko). He had monster hits. I hate Rolling Stone and Jann Wenner for their Prog Rock bias. Gabriel and the Moody Blues should be in for sure because of their innovations -- but they're not on Jann Wenner's ipod so they won't make it.

No doubt that Peter Gabriel should be inducted. Not only has he had the success, but the impact, and influence he provided to the industry. From touring, to music styles, to videos, to even fasion styles. He's done it all and deserves it all.

does not have the touch (solo). Now if GENESIS can get in, that would be a revolation.

too high on list

Pros: One of the (very, very, very) few "Classic Rock" era performers who used synthesizers effectively. Used his solo career to grow artistically (unlike his successor in Genesis). Arguably the most successful artist of the 80's in terms of fulfilling his artistic ambitions and remaining commercially viable. Pioneering proponent of world music. Cons: Not very prolific in the past 20 years Verdict: He's the single most important figure to emerge out of Prog-rock. He should be in.

A lot more people who went out on their own deserve entry before him.

I think Peter Gabriel should get for all his great albums and edgy sound. Genesis in their latter days as a band lost their crediabity as a great band and are now know for making silly pop music.

shock the monkey

If Genesis gets in, that will leave Gabriel's solo career out. He did enough to get in solo, but his best bet lies with Genesis.

One question, where were you for the past 13 yrs? I sent emails and had gotton no response. No shows, no tour, no news. All of you fans, if you still vote for Peter then youre as dumb as f888. He doesnt care about us, why should we care about him.

IMO his main contribution has been the founding of the Real World record label which has introduced many great 'world music'(for want of a better phrase)acts to Western audiences. His solo stuff is patchy but does contain some gems. His Genesis period is best forgotten.

Peter Gabriel opened the western audience's mind to sounds and sights from all over the planet and he sang like nobody before him. There are dozens of acts that got heard because of his ground breaking records. I'd shave half a star for his diminishing output.

I didn't like Genesis and I didn't like Peter Gabriel's solo work...and I don't like Phil Collins...and I didn't like Mike and the Mechanics...don't like the entire Genesis family.

Without a doubt. What he did with genesis was creative, but what he's done as a solo artist is genious. He is original, creative, edgy, and talanted.

I like his solo stuff WAY better than what he did in Genesis.Anybody who makes music with the Bonobos is all right in my book! Shock the Monkey indeed!

once genesis is recognized

He's made some of the most innovative music of the past 25 years and deserves inclusion as a solo act.

After leaving Genesis, he's done quite well for himself. "Solsbury Hill" is a personal favorite of mine.

Peter Gabriel is one of the most innovative creative artist of all time his charitable causes and humanitarian efforts through out his career rivals U2's and his unique vision sets him apart from any artist before or since

I just never "got" this guy. Maybe I'm just too dumb to understand his subtle nuances, or maybe he's just a weirdo.

He might have seemed likeable and upbeat - occasionally strange - when I first listened to "So" and "Us" as a child. Today, however, almost everything he recorded sounds hopelessly dated due to the rigid, stiff production and overblown synthesisers. It's a case of music that the critics once loved that just does not hold up today even when rock radio plays some fo the few songs that remain listenable today - "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time"

Just induct him with Genesis... He's fairly deserving as a solo artist as well, but there's lots of better candidates...

A resounding YES! Gabriel is a unique artist whose solo work epitomises his undoubted genius. A far, far better Genesis singer and frontman than Phil Collins, the Genesis drummer who replaced him as lead singer - Gabriel was the ultimate showman; somewhat eccentric and captivating beyond compare. Those who say no to his inclusion know little or nothing about the man. It would be criminal to leave him out.

Love him and early Genesis, but he's got a hill to climb to get in...in my eyes

Solsbury Hill, Red Rain, Sledgehammer, Digging in the Dirt, In Your Eyes, Games Without Frontiers, Biko, Shaking the Tree, Shock the Monkey, Steam, San Jacinto, Here Comes the Flood, The Rhythm of the Heat, Secret World, Kiss That Frog, Big Time, Mercy Street, Signal to Noise, A Different Drum, Don't Give Up, Family Snapshot, The Barry Williams Show, (Plus The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and Carpet Crawlers from the Genesis days)

genesis YES, pETER SOLO, NO.

Boy, someone on the RRHF must hate Genesis and Gabriel. Nominate them at least.

My favorite solo artist. But a lot of what he did really isn't rock. Still, you can't deny is contribution to music in general.

As much music that is still played on the classic stations he should be brought in. His music is truly art so he should not feel bad if he dies first before he is in. His CD "UP" is great. It is not a party CD or one to listen to at a picnic but one you have to sit down to listen to. One of the more artistic pieces I have heard in years. If you like the first time you hear it, you have me beat, it took 3 times.

Absolutely. He has been inovative and creative throughout his whole career. His influence on other people's music as well as his support of new artists and alternative cultural music has been outstanding. Not to mention his human rights work...although I know that's not part of the deal.

He's so innovative, how can he be overlooked? Great music and talent. Remember who brought Wolrd Music to the media. Well deserving for RRHOF.

Peter Gabriel has a good chance to get in the Hall of Fame. I'm just not sure if he has enough great albums to get in there. His last album - Up - was pretty average.

I love him

Peter is divine. 'Nuff said.