Posts with tag "peter gabriel"

Emmanuel Jal Enlists George Clooney, Alicia Keys and More for 'We Want Peace' Campaign

Posted Dec 21st 2010 at 01:37 PM by Emily Tan

With Sudan on the cusp of splitting into two countries, a vote many fear will lead to civil war, hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal is hoping music can help prevent any more violence in the country. So, the former Sudanese child soldier penned 'We Want Peace' and, with the help of some famous friends, made a music video to spread his message. "The whole year, we knew something was going to happen," ...

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The Stooges, Genesis, ABBA and More Join the Rock Hall of Fame

Posted Mar 16th 2010 at 06:44 AM by PopEater / Wire Services

An English band steeped in harmony, a reggae pioneer, progressive rockers who thrived despite a defection, four Swedes who combined their nation's traditions with their rock heroes and a man who prowled a ballroom floor singing 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' wouldn't seem to have much in common. But for a night they did, as The Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, ABBA and Iggy Pop's Stooges accepted ...