Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Peter Brian Gabriel ( born 13 February 1950 ) is an English singer , musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis .
Simplified: Peter Brian Gabriel ( born 13 February 1950 ) is an English musician and songwriter . He became famous as the lead vocalist and flute player in the progressive rock group Genesis .