John Peel Dead :(

[Micromini]

JOHN PEEL has died of a heart attack aged 65.

The broadcasting legend, who had a career spanning
over 40 years, was on holiday in Peru when he was
taken ill.

A statement has been issued by the BBC which reads:
"It has been confirmed that BBC radio broadcaster John
Peel died from a heart attack last night whilst on
holiday in Peru. He leaves behind his wife Sheila and
four children."

Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt said "John Peel was a
broadcasting legend. I am deeply saddened by his
death as are all who work at Radio 1. John‚s
influence has towered over the development of popular
music for nearly four decades and his contribution to
modern music and music culture is immeasurable.

"Hopeful bands all over the world sent their demo
tapes to John knowing that he really cared. His
commitment and passion for new music only grew
stronger over the years. In fact, when I last saw him
he was engaged in a lively debate with his fellow DJs
over the state of new music today. He will be hugely
missed. "

BBC Director of Radio & Music Jenny Abramsky added
"John Peel was a unique broadcaster whose influence on
Radio 1 could be felt from its very first days. He
nurtured musicians and listeners alike introducing
them to new sounds. His open minded approach to music
was mirrored by his equally generous approach to his
audience when he went to Radio 4 to present Home
Truths.

"He had a remarkable rapport with all his listeners.
Everyone at BBC Radio is devastated by the news. John
is simply irreplaceable. Our hearts go out to Sheila
and his children."

Peel was born in Heswall near Chester and started his
radio career in Dallas, Texas.

Throughout the 1960s he worked at a number of radio
stations across the US, before returning to Radio
London in 1967.

Over a career spanning 40 years Peel consistently
championed new music, and in 1994 was given the NME
Godlike Genius award for his services to music.

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God, this is terrible news. A huge loss for music.

http://www.nme.com/news/110317.htm

[rich4468]

God it's truly the end of a long, wonderful era...

British music would not have been what it was without this man.

I have a few Peel Session CD's in my CD collection from over the years and they never disappointed.

:(

[CrashinCarey]

ive listened to several of this guys sessions, really is a shame

he comprised a large block of radio 1's primetime radio shows, should be interesting to see who they get to come in and take over the time slots

[thewiseguy]

Nirvana's peel sessions gave me my very first boner.

RIP.

[Xpander]

Respect.

[S_C1]

Truly a huge loss for the music world.

[commando]

RIP

It is sad to see this happen.

[playtime]

The man probably introduced me to 10% of what I listen to now, from Napalm Death to Roni Size to The Superqueens........

A severe loss to music.

[TIMpanic]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/images/djs/peel/peel_white205x125.jpg

as a religious radio 1 listener,
this is such a heart breaker!
how many djs in the crap world of us radio,
much less any radio in the world,
could have the likes of siouxsie sioux and
the boys of underworld fill in on their show while they are on vacation.
peel s versatility and ability to stay current and valid
(kick scott munie s ass in heaven, john!)
will be sorely missed!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/altnews/041027_john_peel.shtml

http://www.thecreatures.com/creatures/

[TIMpanic]

check him out...

www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/alt/johnpeel/sessions/index.shtml

[subsequent]

damn.

a true man of the music, to be sorely missed... and he wasn't even that old..... sucks.

much love.

[bsb2002]

that sucks

[Maudib]

Shit!!!
Oh man...

So sad.
There needs
to be a shrine
for this man.

Rest in Peace
and thanks for
all the music
John.

[Chiron]

:(

[bald0ne]

The man was a legend.

A very sad day indeed. :(

RIP

[cmyo]

http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/26/john.peel.dead.reut/

[commando]

http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13612&highlight=peel

[dullboy]

i never heard of this guy :lol:

[commando]

maybe you should get out more dullchild?

[tonylee]

RIP the ledgend
the man who single-handedly broke thousands of new underground artist.
the peel sessions are a true archive of music in this century
thank you john peel

[nathaniel jay]

A true lover and champion of underground music.







this is very sad





:(

[dullboy]

maybe you should get out more dullchild?

well - i was born in 1973 and he was a DJ in in London.

He was not a musician so it is not like I could hear him play. Nor was he an actor so I really could not hear him perform.

AND the radio I listened to growing up did not tune in to London England..

So I am not surprised that I never heard of him :lol:

[TIMpanic]

dullboy,
refer to the links i gave above.
you got a lot of homework to do.
get on it!

[dullboy]

dullboy,
refer to the links i gave above.
you got a lot of homework to do.
get on it!

all right all right...

i will do some research and then decide if I should be sad or not like the rest of you folks.

[commando]

well - i was born in 1973 and he was a DJ in in London.

He was not a musician so it is not like I could hear him play. Nor was he an actor so I really could not hear him perform.

AND the radio I listened to growing up did not tune in to London England..

So I am not surprised that I never heard of him :lol:

Well so far the only differences I see you list there is that I was born in 72 and yet I heard of him. You were into menudo and new kids on the block weren't you? Because those were about the only bands to not have a peel session.

[dj bradley]

Well so far the only differences I see you list there is that I was born in 72 and yet I heard of him. You were into menudo and new kids on the block weren't you? Because those were about the only bands to not have a peel session.


kajagoogoo was the only other band.

[rajmahal]

What a TREMENDOUS loss..


Judging from the time of death, obviously he had just read Dullbot's thread...

http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13583

[RMJ]

:(


A huge loss. No more peel sessions.


:(

John Peel about his radio shows:

"A balance between things that you know people will like and things that you think people will like."

[nathaniel jay]

What a TREMENDOUS loss..


Judging from the time of death, obviously he had just read Dullbot's thread...

http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13583




:lol:

[playtime]

well - i was born in 1973 and he was a DJ in in London.

He was not a musician so it is not like I could hear him play. Nor was he an actor so I really could not hear him perform.

AND the radio I listened to growing up did not tune in to London England..

So I am not surprised that I never heard of him :lol:

Well hee still had a show right up to his death, he had sessions with Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills and Laurent Garnier recently.

I've also seen him DJ at Fabric before as well. That was awesome, one of the best sets I've ever seen, despite his inability to mix. Hearing Country and Western then Teenage Kicks then the EVILest DnB I've ever heard then grindcore through Fabric's system was awesome. You lot always talk about a musical "journey" by a DJ, this guy was the true master.