Peter Gabriel, one of the world’s truly great men was honored by MIDEM (The World’s Music Market) last night at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes for his achievements in music, in technology as well as for his inspirational work for human rights, social and environmental causes.
As a musician, he is a legend. He built on his early success with Genesis and then become a globally successful solo artist. He also was hugely influential in bringing world music to the western world through WOMAD and his own label Real World.
As a pioneer and innovator, he has always been on the forefront of new technology whether through his use of video technology (Sledgehammer video, anyone?), multimedia/CD-Rom projects way before it was mainstream, launching the first online music distribution services (OD2) or more recently by being involved with two web startups we7 (ad-funded music downloads) and The Filter (personalised music recommendation service).
Peter Gabriel believes passionately about making a difference. Not only has he touched millions through his music and other projects, but he is also making a significant difference to the world. He has given his time and energy to a number of causes through the years including helping human rights through his Witness project that gives people the communication tools to document human rights abuses, as well as through the recent launch of The Elders which he set up with Sir Richard Branson and Nelson Mandela (see our Sign The Declaration of Human Rights story for more details on The Elders)
Peter Gabriel is an inspiration to anybody who wants to make a difference. He doesn’t just talk about it, he makes it happen. A truly great man. I am really pleased he has been honored in this way by the music industry.
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