About Peter Gabriel the English singer, songwriter and human rights activist. Bill Welychka travels to New York City in 2002 to tell the legendary musician's story with new and archival moments. He was the original lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis. After leaving the band in 1975, he launched a solo career with "Solsbury Hill" as his first single. Gabriel has been a champion of world music for much of his career. He co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982.