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Fact #167311

When:

Short story:

Peter Gabriel enters the UK singles chart with Biko, about murdered South African Civil Rights leader Steve Biko, which will peak at No38.

Full article:

Peter Gabriel : I am not a political person but this was just something that I wanted to write about. When I started getting into these South African rhythms it seemed appropriate. Then I did a bit of research on him, and the song was completed.
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