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Concert Review: Peter Gabriel – i/o Tour – Dublin, Ireland 6/25/23

Review of Peter Gabriel’s i/o Tour in Dublin, Ireland

Images and Words: Geoff Bailie

When “heritage acts” (for example, a 73-year-old former prog rock band frontman) tour these days, the recipe is fairly standard: plenty of “old”, even if the vocal cords can’t quite reach the heights of youth; a few deep cuts to mix it up and reward the faithful and; maybe even a few new songs, to show modern relevance and provide the aging audience with a comfort break slot.

However, that’s not a formula that interests Peter Gabriel. In the 22-track setlist tonight, there’s no Genesis (no surprise there!), one song from the 1970s, six from the 1980s, two from the 1990s, two from his last studio album in 2002, and … wait for it… 11 songs from his yet to be released new album – i / o. Of those 11, six have been shared with the public at the time of the show, with the Full Moon releases expected to let us glimpse the rest. It’s unconventional, but let’s face it, Gabriel has been walking “right out of the machinery” for most of his career!

While the arena and stage area were packed with technology and equipment, the show began very simply with a stripped-back version of “Washing Of The Water,” with Gabriel on piano and solo-career-long bassist Tony Levin. The focus was set right where it should be – on the music. Band members joined then around a “virtual” campfire for “Growing Up” – not exactly fireside singalong material, but a cool reinvention and, perhaps, a statement of intent that this wasn’t going to be a hit-packed romp through the back catalog. Peter spent time between most of the songs explaining their significance and in the case of the new songs, the origin of the accompanying artwork, which formed the basis of the stage presentations of those tracks.

Let’s address the issue of new material head-on. Instead of putting out a new album in the traditional way, Gabriel has released songs one by one at each full moon. Despite not having put out a new album of original material since 2002, Peter Gabriel has drip-fed various tracks over those years via soundtracks and one-off singles (so if you’ve missed “Courage,” “I’m Amazing,” “The Veil” and “This is Partyman,” nevermind the Rated PG album, you really should seek them out). So in a sense, the drip feed just got a bit faster! Personally I’m enjoying getting the tracks in this way, and each one is released in 3 variations, or 4 if you count surround mixes.

The major surprise for me was how well these songs come across in concert. The band plays them with confidence and, in many cases, with extra “bite” and beauty that aren’t as clear in the recordings. The main first set had new songs in blocks of 3, starting with “Panopticom” which was greeted with as much enthusiasm as an old favourite (one shout of “D.I.Y.” was unsurprisingly not responded to!). “Four Kinds of Horses” was beautiful and i/o has a massive singalong factor. Even better was… of the five songs that were played which have yet to be released, “Olive Tree” and “This Is Home,” I think, will end up being ranked with Gabriel’s finest songs! “Olive Tree” has a soul feel that was very energetic, while This Is Home is a beautiful ballad dedicated to his mother. “Sledgehammer” closed out part one – perhaps included as a reward for those who has lasted through the new material… but it was clear that the crowd was loving the entire show!

“Darkness” and “Love Can Heal” started the second half with some increase visual, lighting and tech tricks… I’ll not spoil those for anyone going to the US shows! The main part of this set alternated new tracks with songs from the So album, many of which were given extra twists. At this point, I should mention the band and their influence on those sounds. Again Peter has tried something completely different… Tony Levin, Manu Katche and David Rhodes are of course Gabriel band stalwarts, and their input forms the backbone of the sound. However, this time they are joined by five other musicians (not counting PG on keys of course!). Marina Moore and Ayanna Witter-Johnston provide cellos, violins and violas, bringing lots of new elements – plus Ayanna duets on “Don’t Give Up” in an outstanding performance. Richard Evans, a studio collaborator of Gabriel’s for many years added stringed and wind instruments, while Josh Shpak added horns and trumpets, in ways and in places where you would not expect, all of which added depth of textures in the songs. Finally, when recording tracks, Brian Eno recommended Don E to Peter, and he joined the live band, primarily on keyboard but adding funk and vocoder/synth parts.

I’ve already called out Ayanna’s duet on Don’t Give Up, but Gabriel’s vocal on “Don’t Give Up” was equally mesmerizing. The main set closed with a funked up “Big Time,” with Don E adding his touch to the song, a new anthemic track called Live and Let Live, and Gabriel’s first solo single, “Solsbury Hill.” It’s not often you see an artist in their 70s performing their first solo single, in the same key as it was recorded in almost 50 years previously and singing it so fantastically.

The encores were the now expected “In Your Eyes” (my favorite Gabriel song, and possibly my favorite song full stop) and the classic “Biko.” Unlike some of his era, Gabriel’s political messages were addressed sensitively – the audience contained Mary Robinson, the 7th president of Ireland – she received a standing ovation and who is connected to Gabriel due to her human rights work. Biko is still a powerful ending to a show, with its simplicity, the strength of its message and its sheer power.

Dublin was the closing night of the European tour and after a summer break the show hits the US. For Prog Report readers, I would really recommend you catch this brave, exciting and amazing show. For me the evening was a pleasure to experience an artist at the peak of his powers at this stage in his career … and maybe we’ll even get an album!!!

Set 1 Washing of the Water (Acoustic version) Growing Up (Acoustic version) Panopticom Four Kinds of Horses i/o Digging in the Dirt Playing for Time Olive Tree This Is Home Sledgehammer

Set 2 Darkness Love Can Heal Road to Joy Don’t Give Up The Court Red Rain And Still Big Time Live and Let Live Solsbury Hill

Encore In Your Eyes Biko

I had a week. Saw The Cure on Wed. @ MSG. Blur @ Malahide Castle on Saturday and Peter’s show on Sunday. 3 of the best shows of all time for me and this show was as great as an experience that I could ever ask for. Thank you for the review and affirming an experience that will last.

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Peter Gabriel announces first UK and Ireland shows in almost 10 years, confirms new music

"I'm surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin"

Peter Gabriel has announced his first UK and European tour in nearly a decade – tickets will be available here .

The former Genesis singer turned solo artist hasn’t played shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland since his ‘Back To Front Tour’ in late 2014. His ninth and most recent studio album, ‘New Blood’ , came out in 2011.

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Today (November 8), Gabriel confirmed that he’ll hit the road in Europe next spring. The stint is set to kick off in Krakow, Poland on May 18 ahead of further dates in Verona, Milan, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam and other cities throughout that month and into June.

The musician will then touch down in the UK where he’ll take to the stage at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena (June 17), The O2 in London (19), the OVO Hydro in Glasgow (22), the AO Arena in Manchester (23) and the 3Arena in Dublin (25).

Announcing the tour, Gabriel said: “It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin. Look forward to seeing you out there.”

It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin. Look forward to seeing you out there – pg https://t.co/bw7Sr2q4Vz — Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) November 8, 2022

Per a press release, the ‘i/o’ tour – which shares its name with Gabriel’s yet-to-be-announced 10th album – is due to include “hits, fan favourites” and some “unexpected” airings. Gabriel will appear alongside regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

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Tickets for the UK and Ireland leg go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 11) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here . Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale today (November 8) via Gabriel’s mailing list – sign up here .

Peter Gabriel’s 2023 UK dates are as follows:

JUNE: 17 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham  19 – The O2 – London 22 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow  23 – AO Arena, Manchester  25 – 3Arena, Dublin 

The confirmation of new material from Gabriel, as well as accompanying live concerts, comes after his longtime drummer Katché said this summer that the band were “finishing our new album” and would tour next year.

Speaking to NME in May, Gabriel revealed : “I’ve got a lot of songs I’m trying to get finished. I’m hoping to have something out by the end of the year.”

Back in March, the singer stopped by The O2 in London to watch his former band Genesis’ final live show .

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Peter Gabriel announces ‘i/o – The Tour’ for 2023

Peter Gabriel has announced his ‘i/o – The Tour' for 2023, his first European tour in nearly a decade.

Produced by Live Nation, the 22 shows in Europe will kick off in Krakow, Poland on 18 May 2023, with dates in Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and the UK before wrapping in Dublin, Ireland on 25th June 2023.

The tour will then continue in North America in the late summer/fall with dates and ticket information to follow.

‘i/o – The Tour' will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album ‘i/o', as well as delving into his extensive catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

Gabriel said of the tour: “It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin. Look forward to seeing you out there.”

The full dates are:

Thursday 18 May Krakow, Poland TAURON Arena Saturday 20 May Verona, Italy Verona Arena Sunday 21 May Milan, Italy Mediolanum Arena Tuesday 23 May Paris, France AccorHotels Arena Wednesday 24 May Lille, France Stade Pierre-Mauroy Friday 26 May Berlin, Germany Waldbuehne Sunday 28 May Munich, Germany Koenigsplatz Tuesday 30 May Copenhagen, Denmark Royal Arena Wednesday 31 May Stockholm, Sweden Avicii Arena Friday 2 June Bergen, Norway Koengen Monday 5 June Amsterdam, Netherlands Ziggo Dome Tuesday 6 June Antwerp, Belgium Sportpaleis Thursday 8 June Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion Saturday 10 June Cologne, Germany Lanxess Arena Monday 12 June Hamburg, Germany Barclays Arena Tuesday 13 June Frankfurt, Germany Festhalle Thursday 15 June Bordeaux, France Arkea Arena Saturday 17 June Birmingham, UK Utilita Arena Monday 19 June London, UK The O2 Thursday 22 June Glasgow, UK OVO Hydro Friday 23 June Manchester, UK AO Arena Sunday 25 June Dublin, Ireland 3Arena

Tickets go on sale starting Friday 11th November 2022 at  LiveNation.co.uk .  Fans will have access to a special presale through Peter’s Fan Club mailing list, starting Tuesday 8th November.

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Peter Gabriel Announces 2023 North American Tour Dates

Peter Gabriel has revealed a new string of North American dates for his I/O Tour , beginning in early September and running through mid-October. Gabriel has also shared another new song, “ Playing for Time ,” from his forthcoming album, I/O . See all of the new dates and check out “Playing for Time” below.

Gabriel has shared the new songs “ Panopticom ” and “ The Court ” in recent months without sharing any additional album details. Ahead of the North America tour, he’ll embark on his previously announced European leg , his first shows in nearly seven years. The tour stints are connected to both the new album, on which Gabriel has been working for the better part of two decades, and a celebration of Gabriel’s landmark LP So .

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05-18 Krakow, Poland - Tauron Arena 05-20 Verona, Italy - Verona Arena 05-21 Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Arena 05-23 Paris, France - AccorHotels Arena 05-24 Lille, France - Stade Pierre-Mauroy 05-26 Berlin, Germany - Waldbuehne 05-28 Munich, Germany - Koenigsplatz 05-30 Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 05-31 Stockholm, Sweden - Avicii Arena 06-02 Bergen, Norway - Koengen 06-05 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 06-06 Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis 06-08 Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion 06-10 Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena 06-12 Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena 06-13 Frankfurt, Germany - Festhalle 06-15 Bordeaux, France - Arkea Arena 06-17 Birmingham, England - Utilita Arena 06-19 London, England - The O2 06-22 Glasgow, Scotland - OVO Hydro 06-23 Manchester, England - AO Arena 06-25 Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena 09-08 Quebec City, Quebec - Videotron Centre 09-09 Ottawa, Ontario - Canadian Tire Centre 09-11 Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena 09-13 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre 09-14 Boston, Massachusetts - TD Garden 09-16 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Wells Fargo Center 09-18 New York, New York - Madison Square Garden 09-30 Chicago, Illinois - United Center 10-07 Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena 10-08 Seattle, Washington - Climate Pledge Arena 10-11 San Francisco, California - Chase Center 10-13 Inglewood, California - Kia Forum

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Peter Gabriel Announces 2023 Tour

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For the first time in nearly a decade, Peter Gabriel announces an official solo trek outside of North America. The singer returns to Europe and the U.K. in 2023 for his “i/o The Tour,” which supports his forthcoming album of the same name.

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The tour, which kicks off on May 18, in Krakow, Poland, and concludes on June 23, in Dublin, Ireland, consists of 22 shows across U.K. and Europe.

“It’s been awhile and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road,” Gabriel said in a statement. “Look forward to seeing you out there.”

Gabriel previously teamed with Sting on the road in 2016 for the pair’s “Rock Paper Scissors” trek. He last toured solo in 2014 with the “Back to Front Tour,” which commemorated the 25th anniversary of his fifth album,  So . He released his most recent album of new, original material in 2002 with Up . In 2010, Gabriel unveiled a covers albums Scratch My Back , followed by 2011’s New Blood , a collection of orchestral re-recordings of songs spanning his career.

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Though a release date for  i/o  hasn’t been announced, more details of the album are forthcoming. Earlier in 2022,  Gabriel said he had a number of new songs he was “trying to get finished” and initially planned to release something by the end of 2022. In 2021, Gabriel posted a series of photos featuring himself with longtime drummer Manu Katché, guitarist David Rhodes and bassist Tony Levin, at his Real World Studios in Wiltshire, England.

Gabriel also shared that he and his band worked on 17 songs in 10 days.

“I’m excited by what is being cooked at the moment,”  said Gabriel when he first began teasing new music in 2020. “I have been slowed down quite a lot by lockdown. We’ve not been able to have Dickie [engineer Richard Chappell], but I have enough songs that I like, to make a record I’m proud of.”

Peter Gabriel 2023 i/o The Tour Dates: May 18 – Krakow, Poland @ Tuaron Arena May 20 – Verona, Italy @ Verona Arena May 21 – Milan, Italy @ Mediolanum Arena May 23 – Paris, France @ Accorhotels Arena May 24 – Lille, France @ Stade Pierre-Mauroy May 26 – Berlin, German @ Waldbuehne May 28 – Munich, Germany @ Koeingsplatz May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena May 31 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena June 2 – Bergen, Norway @ Koengen June 5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome June 6 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis June 8 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion June 10 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena June 12 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena June 13 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle June 15 – Bordeaux, France @ Arkea Arena June 17 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilitia Arena June 19 – London, UK @ 02 Arena June 22 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro June 23 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena June 25 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena

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Tickets available starting today with fan club presale, general onsale begins friday, march 10 at 10am local on  livenation.com.

Today,  Peter Gabriel  announces details for his long-awaited North American leg of  i/o – The Tour,  a 2023 run across Europe and North America this spring and fall. Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced dates will find Peter Gabriel performing in Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Fans should also stay tuned for future tour date announcements in Washington, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Denver, Austin, Dallas and Houston.

i/o – The Tour  will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album  i/o , as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché. Additionally, new music from the  i/o album is being released on the full moon of each month. The March song release is called Playing For Time.

TICKETS:  The general onsale for  i/o – The Tour  North American leg will start Friday, March 10 at 10am Local Time on  LiveNation.com . Fans will have access to a special presale through Peter’s Fan Club mailing list, starting Tuesday, March 7. 

Citi is the official card of the  i/o – The Tour . Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wed. March 8 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 6pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com

In Canada, American Express® Cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday March 8 at 10am local time through Thursday, March 9 at 6pm local time. Visit  ticketmaster.ca/americanexpress  to purchase tickets.  Ticket limits & terms apply.

VIP:  Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show lounge, limited edition gift item & more. For more information, visit  vipnation.com .

Tickets for all European shows are available now at  petergabriel.com .

i/o – The Tour 

May 18                         Krakow, Poland                        TAURON Arena

May 20                        Verona, Italy                             Verona Arena

May 21                         Milan, Italy                                 Mediolanum Arena

May 23                        Paris, France                             Accor Arena

May 24                        Lille, France                              Stade Pierre-Mauroy

May 26                         Berlin, Germany                       Waldbuehne

May 28                        Munich, Germany                     Koenigsplatz

May 30                        Copenhagen, Denmark           Royal Arena

May 31                         Stockholm, Sweden                 Avicii Arena

June 2                         Bergen, Norway                       Koengen

June 5                         Amsterdam, Netherlands        Ziggo Dome

June 6                         Antwerp, Belgium                    Sportpaleis

June 8                         Zurich, Switzerland                  Hallenstadion

June 10                        Cologne, Germany                   Lanxess Arena

June 12                        Hamburg, Germany                 Barclays Arena

June 13                        Frankfurt, Germany                  Festhalle

June 15                        Bordeaux, France                     Arkea Arena

June 17                        Birmingham, UK                       Utilita Arena

June 19                        London, UK                               The O2

June 20                       Nottingham, UK                       Motorpoint Arena

June 22                       Glasgow, UK                             OVO Hydro

June 23                        Manchester, UK                        AO Arena

June 25                       Dublin, Ireland                          3Arena

September 8               Quebec City, Quebec             Videotron Centre 

September 9               Ottawa, Ontario                       Canadian Tire Centre

September 11               Toronto, Ontario                      Scotiabank Arena

September 13              Montreal, Quebec                   Bell Centre

September 14              Boston, Massachusetts           TD Garden

September 16              Philadelphia, Pennsylvania      Wells Fargo Center

September 18              New York, New York               Madison Square Garden

September 30             Chicago, Illinois                       United Center

October 7                    Vancouver, British Columbia   Rogers Arena

October 8                    Seattle, Washington                Climate Pledge Arena

October 11                   San Francisco, California         Chase Center

October 13                   Los Angeles, California           Kia Forum

For complete tour and ticket information, VIP Packages and more visit:   www.livenation.com  and   www.petergabriel.com .

About Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel  first came to international prominence with the success of Genesis, a band that he co-founded while still at school. Since leaving Genesis in 1975, his recording career has included eleven studio albums, film soundtracks for Alan Parker’s ‘Birdy’, Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ and Philip Noyce’s ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ as well as numerous live albums. His wider musical career has included multiple Grammy Awards, the world-renowned Real World Studios, the formation of the Real World Records label, and in 1980 the creation of WOMAD, the festival that has launched the careers of many artists from around the world and has just celebrated its 40 th  anniversary.

Peter Gabriel co-founded the human rights organization WITNESS (Witness.org) in 1992, the organization that pioneers the use of cameras and technology in human rights campaigning, and in 2007, alongside Sir Richard Branson, he founded The Elders (theelders.org) which was launched by Nelson Mandela.  In 2006, Peter Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Man of Peace title by The Nobel Peace Laureates and in 2008 was also included in the Time 100 list. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. He remains engaged in a wide variety of tech-based businesses throughout a variety of creative industries.

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Peter Gabriel announces first UK & Ireland tour in nine years

Taking place in June 2023

Peter Gabriel has announced a five-date UK & Ireland arena tour for summer 2023.

The culmination of a 22-date European trek, the UK & Ireland leg of i/o - The Tour opens at Birmingham Utilita Arena on Saturday 17th June and visits London The O2, Glasgow OVO Hydro, Manchester AO Arena and Dublin 3 Arena.

It’s the first time Genesis legend Peter Gabriel has toured the UK since the Back To Front Tour back in autumn 2014.

Peter Gabriel tickets:

Tickets to the UK dates of Peter Gabriel’s i/o - The Tour go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 11th November 2022.

i/o - The Tour will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album i/o, as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

Peter Gabriel said of the tour: “It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin. Look forward to seeing you out there.”

The mainland Europe dates kick off in Krakow, Poland on 18th May 2023, with dates in Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland.

Peter Gabriel’s UK & Ireland tour dates:

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 17th

London The O2 – Mon 19th

Glasgow OVO Hydro – Thu 22nd

Manchester AO Arena – Fri 23rd

Dublin 3Arena – Sun 25th

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18 album covers that look similar to other album covers, including genesis:, scott weiland – ‘12 bar blues’ (1998).

The late-great Stone Temple Pilots singer's debut solo album features a blue-tinged image of Scott on the cover.

John Coltrane – ‘Blue Train’ (1958)

From the image to the font, Scott Weiland's '12 Bar Blues' is a homage to jazz legend John Coltrane's landmark 'Blue Train' album from 40 years earlier.

Anthrax – ‘Kings Among Scotland’ (2018)

The thrash metallers' 2018 live album 'Kings Among Scotland', which captures their 2017 show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom, came with this visually striking animated sleeve.

Kiss - ‘Rock and Roll Over’ (1976)

The Anthrax sleeve is an overt parody of the aesthetically vibrant animated cover to Kiss's fifth studio album 'Rock and Roll Over'.

The Clash - ‘London Calling’ (1979)

The seminal cover to The Clash's 'London Calling' features a black-and-white image of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his Fender Precision Bass at the Palladium in New York City. It was created by designer Ray Lowry.

Elvis Presley - ‘Elvis Presley’ (1956)

With its pink and green lettering and black-and-white photo, 'London Calling' pays direct homage to Elvis Presley's self-titled debut album from 23 years earlier.

Iron Maiden - ‘Powerslave’ (1984)

The heavy metal legends' long-term artist Derek Riggs designed the Ancient Egyptian themed cover to their fifth album 'Powerslave.' Truly one of the best sleeves in metal history.

Earth, Wind & Fire - ‘All n’ All’ (1977)

Visually, Iron Maiden's 'Powerslave' is extremely similar to Earth, Wind & Fire's album 'All n' All' from seven years earlier. Maiden artist Derek Riggs has dismissed the idea he copied the funk band, saying: "Somebody somewhere said it was inspired by an Earth Wind & Fire cover, but that's just crap. Because of the song Bruce wrote it had to be Egyptian, so I went back to the tomb of Rameses 2 and copied the idea from that (just like Earth, Wind & Fire did) but mine is better. It's also got a hieroglyph Micky mouse in the bottom left corner. Ha! Earth Wind and Fire don't have a Mickey Mouse. Obviously inferior." Well said, Derek!

Mötley Crüe – ‘Too Fast for Love’ (1981)

The artwork to Mötley Crüe's debut album features a close-up of a rock star's crotch area.

The Rolling Stones - ‘Sticky Fingers’ (1971)

Mötley Crüe's 'Too Fast for Love' is, of course, a tribute to The Rolling Stones' infamous 'Sticky Fingers artwork from a decade earlier. Created by legendary artist Andy Warhol, the visible outline of the model's manhood caused quite a stir upon the album's release 49 years ago.

Deep Purple – ‘Deep Purple’ (1969)

The dark and macabre cover artwork to 1969's self-titled 'Deep Purple' is adorned with the right-hand painting from Hieronymus Bosch's 15th Century triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights. It depicts the horrors of hell.

Pearls Before Swine - ‘One Nation Underground’ (1967)

Deep Purple weren't the first band to use The Garden of Earthly Delights on their album sleeve – Floridian psychedelic folk act Pearls Before Swine used a slightly different part of the painting for their 1967 debut album 'One Nation Underground'.

Manowar - ‘Fighting the World’ (1987)

Manowar enlisted fantasy artist Ken Kelly to create the 'Fighting the World' sleeve.

Kiss - ‘Destroyer’ (1976)

The 'Destroyer' cover art was also designed by Ken Kelly and features Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss standing atop some rubble with destroyed buildings in the background.

Led Zeppelin – ‘Physical Graffiti’ (1975)

Led Zeppelin's iconic 'Physical Graffiti' depicts two side-by-side tenement buildings located at 96 and 98 St. Mark's Place in New York's East Village. JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, astronaut Neil Armstrong, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, King Kong, the Virgin Mary, Judy Garland and Led Zeppelin themselves are among the faces peering out of the windows.

Jose Feliciano - ‘Compartments’ (1973)

The concept for Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Grafitti' cover was allegedly inspired by the sleeve on Puerto Rican guitarist Jose Feliciano's 1973 album 'Compartments', which features different faces peering out of windows.

Genesis – ‘Land of Confusion’ (1986)

Just like the hilarious video, Genesis' 'Land of Confusion' single artwork features Spitting Image incarnations of Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford.

The Beatles - ‘With The Beatles’ (1963)

Genesis' 'Land of Confusion' is a hilarious pastiche of the artwork on The Beatles' second studio album 'With The Beatles.'

The Who – ‘The Who Sings My Generation’ (1966)

The US edition of The Who's debut album 'My Generation' not only featured a different title and track list but also alternative artwork of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon stood in front of the Big Ben clock tower.

The Rockin’ Berries – ‘In Town’ (1964)

Two years before The Who's 'The Who Sings My Generation', Birmingham beat group The Rockin' Berries released their debut album 'In Town', which also featured an image of the band standing in front of the Big Ben clock tower against a blue sky. A minor hit, the album dented the UK album chart at no.15.

Tom Waits ‘The Heart of Saturday Night’ (1974)

Gravelly voiced singer Tom Waits' second album features an illustration of a tired Waits being observed by a blonde haired woman as he exits a neon-lit cocktail lounge late at night.

Frank Sinatra ‘In the Wee Small Hours’ (1955)

Tom Waits' 'The Heart of Saturday Night' is based on 'In the Wee Small Hours' by Frank Sinatra, which depicts the singer on an eerie and deserted street awash in blue-tinged streetlights. Tom Waits listed 'In the Wee Small Hours' as his favourite album of all time in a 2005 interview with The Guardian.

The Mothers of Invention - ‘We're Only In It for the Money’ (1968)

Frank Zappa's art director Cal Schenkel and Jerry Schatzberg photographed a collage for the 'We're Only In It for the Money' album cover that directly parodied The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', which was released a year earlier. Zappa's good mate Jimi Hendrix appears on the sleeve on the right hand side where the wax sculpture of Sonny Liston appears on The Beatles' sleeve. Much to Zappa's dismay, Capitol Records issued the album with an alternate photograph and the Beatles parody was demoted to the inside cover.

The Beatles – ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)

Here's the iconic sleeve to The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' designed by pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth.

Lordi - ‘Beast Loose In Paradise’ (2008)

The monstrous Finnish metallers, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with their song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah', released a single called 'Beast Loose In Paraside' in 2008 for the soundtrack to their film 'Dark Floors'. The artwork features a very blue photograph of Lordi.

Kiss - ‘Creatures of the Night’ (1982)

Lordi's 'Beast Loose In Paradise' single cover pays tribute to the sleeve to Kiss' 10th studio album 'Creatures of the Night'.

12. Uriah Heep – ‘Live at Shepperton '74’ (1986)

Released 12 years after it was recorded at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, 'Live at Shepperton '74' features a bootleg LP style brown paper sleeve with a stamp of the Uriah Heep band name and album title.

The Who - ‘Live at Leeds’ (1970)

Uriah Heep's 'Live at Shepperton '74' is clearly highly reminiscent of The Who's seminal 1970 live album 'Live at Leeds'. It could be argued that 'Live at Leeds' is in fact a homage to The Rolling Stones' bootleg LP 'Live'r Than You'll Ever Be' from 1969.

David Bowie ‘The Next Day’ (2013)

The cover to David Bowie's 24th studio album 'The Next Day' is a tweaked version of Bowie's 1977 album "Heroes" and features a white square obscuring the music legend's face. It was designed by Jonathan Barnbrook, who also created the 'Heathen' and 'Black Star' sleeves, and is meant to signify wiping out the past.

David Bowie – “Heroes” (1977)

Here's the "Heroes" cover from 1977 featuring an iconic image of David Bowie taken by photographer Masayoshi Sukita. The pose was inspired by German artist Erich Heckel's 1917 painting Roquairol.

Slade – ‘Till Deaf Do Us Part’ (1981)

Slade's tenth studio album featured a lovely image of a nail being hammered into an ear canal. Delightful stuff.

Manfred Mann's Earth Band – ‘The Roaring Silence’ (1976)

Slade's 'Till Deaf Do Us Part' is highly reminiscent of Manfred Mann's Earth Band's 'The Roaring Silence' from 15 years earlier, which features a huge outer ear with a mouth inside it. It was created by artist Derek Goldsmith.

Thee Oh Sees / Paul Cary – ‘Thee Oh Sees / Paul Cary’ (2010)

San Francisco alternative rock band Thee Oh Sees released a self-titled split 7" single with musician Paul Cary in 2010.

Rush – ‘Rush’ (1974)

Thee Oh Sees' single is of course a carbon copy of Rush's eponymous debut album from 1974.

David Byrne – ‘Grown Backwards’ (2004)

The Talking Heads frontman's sixth solo album features a photograph of Byrne gazing into the yonder.

Phil Collins – ‘… But Seriously’ (1989)

Genesis drummer/vocalist Phil Collins also gazed pensively into the yonder on his fourth solo album.

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i/o The Tour North American shows announced

7th March, 2023

i/o – The Tour will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album i/o , as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché. Additionally, new music from the i/o album is being released on the full moon of each month. The March song release is called Playing For Time.

TICKETS: The general onsale for i/o – The Tour North American leg will start Friday, March 10 at 10am Local Time on LiveNation.com . Fans will have access to a special presale through Peter’s Fan Club mailing list, starting Tuesday, March 7.

If you are signed up to Peter’s Mailing List, you will be sent a link to access the early pre-order, starting Tuesday 7 March at 12 noon EST. If not, sign up today here . Pre-sale ends on Thursday 9 March at 6pm local.

Citi is the official card of the i/o – The Tour . Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wed. March 8 at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9 at 6pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com

In Canada, American Express® Cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday March 8 at 10am local time through Thursday, March 9 at 6pm local time. Visit  ticketmaster.ca/americanexpress  to purchase tickets.  Ticket limits & terms apply.

VIP: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show lounge, limited edition gift item & more. For more information, visit  vipnation.com .

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I saw him in the eighties. Amazing music and amazing lighting. At one point he was on an all-black stage but encased in a box of phosphorescent green light. The sound was also amazing. Maybe,the best concert I've ever seen and I've seen many great ones!

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Wanted to see Peter Gabriel for decades and I was not disappointed! Together with Sting and special guest Eddie Vedder, he put on an amazing show with his voice as strong as ever. So glad I was able to check this off of my bucket list!

This was by far one of the best shows I have ever seen. They have so many hits between the two of them... Peter joked what we would be treated to a full night of karaoke. They kept their promise! I am going back for the second night...the show is just too good to miss a minute of!

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