Written by: Paul Gleason

Peter Gabriel remains one of the most enigmatic and mesmerizing figures in rock and roll history. The Surrey-born singer is not only an idiosyncratic and engaging artist, he’s a humanitarian and global activist.

To celebrate his 67th birthday, SEM thought we’d offer our 12 favorite Gabriel tracks.

Enjoy!

“The Knife,” Genesis, Trespass, 1970

“The Musical Box,” Nursery Cryme, Genesis, 1971

“Supper’s Ready,” Foxtrot, Genesis, 1972

“Dancing with the Moonlit Knight,” Selling England by the Pound, Genesis, 1973

“Carpet Crawlers,” The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Genesis, 1974

“Here Comes the Flood,” Peter Gabriel (Car), Solo, 1977

“White Shadow,” Peter Gabriel (Scratch), Solo, 1978

“Family Snapshot,” Peter Gabriel (Melt), Solo, 1980

“San Jacinto,” Security, Solo, 1982

“Don’t Give Up,” So, Solo (ft. Kate Bush), 1986

“Secret World, Us, Solo, 1992

“Darkness,” Up, Solo, 2002