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On This Day: April 21, 1986 – Peter Gabriel Released Sledgehammer

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On This Day: April 21, 1986 – Peter Gabriel Released Sledgehammer.

On this day April 21, 1986, Peter Gabriel released the single Sledgehammer, which would go on to become the biggest hit of his solo career. The song eventually reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July 26 and held the top spot through August 1. It also hit number 1 in Canada and became a global smash.

Sledgehammer blended funk, soul, and rock with a slick 80s production style. It was powered by a killer horn section, infectious groove, and a legendary music video that used stop...
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