Peter Hammill
Peter Hammill | |
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Peter Hammill onstage at NEARfest, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill 5 November 1948 Ealing, London, England |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Works | |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | Charisma, S-Type, Virgin, Naive, Foundry, Enigma, Fie! |
| Member of | Van der Graaf Generator |
| Website | www |
Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born 5 November 1948) is an English musician and recording artist. He was a founder member of the progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Best known as a singer-songwriter, he also plays guitar and piano and produces his own recordings and occasionally those of other artists. In 2012, he was recognised with the Visionary award at the first Progressive Music Awards.