BBC Wiltshire - Interview with Peter Gabriel

Listen to our interview with the legendary singer-songwriter and ex-Genesis frontman who now lives in Wiltshire.

It was a rare honour recently when BBC Radio Wiltshire were granted an exclusive interview with the musical legend that is Peter Gabriel. The ex-Genesis frontman and highly successful solo artist - famous for songs such as 'Solsbury Hill' and 'Sledgehammer' - now lives in Box in Wiltshire where he also runs Real World studios. He founded the recording complex in the late-1980s in order to promote World music.

Womad : BBC Radio Wiltshire's Ashley Heath spoke to Peter and found out about his plans for the 2007 WOMAD festival now that the event is to be held in Wiltshire for the first time at Charlton Park near Malmesbury. He also spoke of his love for the county he has adopted as his home, as well as reflected on his lengthy musical career.

Genesis Reunion : Ashley also found out why he declined the offer to join his ex-band mates in the Genesis reunion tour due to take place next year.

Click below to listen to the 20min interview in streaming Real Audio.

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