John Peel (1939-2004) was a highly-influential radio DJ - most of his career was spent at Radio 1, where his evening shows and Peel Sessions attracted legions of fans.

Responsible for introducing the British (and worldwide) public to some of the finest indie oddities around, as well as passionately promoting unsung outfits 'til his lungs were sore, Peel's passing in 2004 was almost universally mourned in the music industry and beyond.

Peel also worked as a presenter on Top Of The Pops, and later in life undertook assorted television jobs. He'll always be known, though, for his radio shows, where records could be played at the wrong speed for a full running time before anyone would inform Peel of his mistake.

He was, basically, every indie-punk-rocker's grandad. Really.

Releases

• Right Time, Wrong Speed 1977-1987 - album, out 09/10/2006 on Warner Music TV. 1 review (read/post)

News

• 05/04/2007: Demo mountain at Peel's place: bands still sending stuff
• 24/11/2006: Dandelion Radio to host 2006's Peel-initiated Festive Fifty
• 29/03/2006: Life still has surface noise: Trikont release Pig's Big 78 album
• 13/10/2005: Peel celebrations spawn new website
• 12/10/2005: John Peel Day - Our gig picks & add yours
• 23/09/2005: Gilmour, Daltrey, The Datsuns! Stars collaborate on Peel single
• 20/09/2005: Peel compilation: full track listing
• 23/08/2005: BBC announce John Peel day
• 26/07/2005: Peel and Dylan join UK's Hall of Fame
• 19/01/2005: DiScover The Unknown - January 2005

Features

• 16/04/2008: The Weekly DiScussion: print press problems and industry repercussions
• 12/10/2005: When The Cricketer Left The Crease: A Year Without Peel
• 19/12/2001: In Review: RADIO ONE. part 3 - Evening.

Links

• John Peel - BBC Radio 1

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