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Pupils record 'inspiring' song at Peter Gabriel studio near Bath • Mar. 25, 2025, 4:50 AM ET (BBC)

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Born February 13, 1950 (age 75) • England
Founder The Elders • WOMAD
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2014) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2010) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1989)

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