He is a big fan of the rock band Genesis and introduced the band at their press conference in 2006. He also provided sleeve notes for the reissue of the album "Nursery Cryme" as part of the "Genesis 1970–1975" box set. Baddiel is a fan of the band's former lead singer Peter Gabriel. A diarist for "The Times" once incorrectly reported that he had been "loud and offensive" while attending one of Gabriel's concerts, something Baddiel has referred to in his live act.