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Peter Hammill
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Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born 5 November 1948, in Ealing, west London, England) is a singer-songwriter, and a founding member of progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Most noted for his vocal abilities, his main instruments are guitar and piano. He also acts as a record producer for his own recordings, and occasionally for other artists.
With an extensive solo career spanning several albums, Peter Hammill is certainly more than just the front-man and leader of Van Der Graaf Generator. His literate, soul-examining lyrics and his often-anguished vocal delivery make his music perhaps an acquired taste, but his uncompromising artistic vision has shone since his first release, Fools Mate, back in 1971.
Stylistically, he has forged his own path, touching on progressive rock, punk (before it was even called that), electronic experimentation, intimate singer-songwriter settings, and even opera/musical theatre (with his adaptation of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher).
Hammill’s solo career has coexisted with VdGG’s activities. The band was offered a contract by Mercury Records in 1968, that only Hammill signed. When VdGG broke up in 1969 he wanted to record his first solo-album. In the summer of 1969 Hammill had a residency at The Lyceum and played weekly solo-concerts there. Eventually the intended solo-album was released under the VdGG-banner as their first album (The Aerosol Grey Machine).
With an extensive solo career spanning several albums, Peter Hammill is certainly more than just the front-man and leader of Van Der Graaf Generator. His literate, soul-examining lyrics and his often-anguished vocal delivery make his music perhaps an acquired taste, but his uncompromising artistic vision has shone since his first release, Fools Mate, back in 1971.
Stylistically, he has forged his own path, touching on progressive rock, punk (before it was even called that), electronic experimentation, intimate singer-songwriter settings, and even opera/musical theatre (with his adaptation of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher).
Hammill’s solo career has coexisted with VdGG’s activities. The band was offered a contract by Mercury Records in 1968, that only Hammill signed. When VdGG broke up in 1969 he wanted to record his first solo-album. In the summer of 1969 Hammill had a residency at The Lyceum and played weekly solo-concerts there. Eventually the intended solo-album was released under the VdGG-banner as their first album (The Aerosol Grey Machine).
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A Louse Is Not a Home
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Happy
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The Birds
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Time Heals
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Rubicon
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Candle
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anque90 wrote:
cat's eye-yellow fever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hellequin53 wrote:
Seeing him on October 17th in Hamilton, I can't wait.
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toto70 wrote:
Good good Peter. My favourites : The silent corner, Ph7. De acuerdo con kreunkhorman.
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TobiBeescht wrote:
The synths on Painting by Numbers are truly epic
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whiff wrote:
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Hellequin53 wrote:
Easily on of the best lyricists in rock history EVER.
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krabich wrote:
Bestial en Gouveia Art Rock.
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magnoliarock wrote:
Hello! Please visit www.myspace.com/magnoliarock /Ronny
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kreunkhorman wrote:
greatest singer/songwriter ever
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Bluesaga wrote:
saw him at NEARfest and possibly again if he plays nearby in the 08 US dates
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ezzechiele wrote:
Never met an artist like you! You are the necromancer. My light... See you soon Gio
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TrimusDA wrote:
Saw him live years ago supporting the original Marillion line up. Blew me away and have been a fan ever since.
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balaftuna wrote:
My favourite artist of all times. Nothing gets close.
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nemea23 wrote:
I saw him in June in Sellersville, PA and got to meet him finally. What a lovely person, and so full of life energy! A great show, he was in superb voice! Tix go on sale tomorrow for the Great American Music Hall in SF on Sept 30, what a great birthday present for me! I love him so...
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Cond_Orlock wrote:
PH, para siempre, es el mejor. En directo genial. lo siento por quien no ha podido verle. Fuerza y honor, Salu2
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sunslide wrote:
quite a force, beautiful voice and powerful songs. massive influence
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XiaojieLiu wrote:
Peter Hammill is God and I can't wait until i see him :D
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Marcelo_Xanadu wrote:
new pictures. vote'em.
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achi_ok wrote:
i love this music
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george_godbluff wrote:
Peter Hammill is God and Gog
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- Oct 10 Peter Hammill The Winchester, Cleveland, United States
- Oct 11 Peter Hammill Club Cafe, Pittsburgh, United States
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