i don't know how many of you guys will know who he is, but he is a total legend in the UK for being a massive connisseur of all music, including a lot of genres that people wouldn't expect someone like john to be interested in, for example techno, trance, hardcore and gabba. he was famous for playing gigs with a very eclectic feel, playing a lot of large clubs in ibiza, as well as many other places world wide. he was a massive promotion for hundreds of up and coming acts. today, he died aged 65 of a heart attack:
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John Peel OBE, legendary Radio 1 and Radio 4 presenter, has died suddenly on holiday in Peru.
It has been confirmed that John died from a heart attack last night - 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 devasted by the news. John is simply irreplaceable. Our hearts go out to Sheila and his children."
RIP John. you will be missed.
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Oct-26-2004 13:23
Sand Leaper
Tension hunter
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Oslo, Norway
No more Peel Sessions, shame. A true legend, will be a huge void to fill after he's gone.
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Leicester/Sheffield, UK
Fucking gutted. The man was a legend in the UK. It's made me really upset
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Oct-26-2004 13:33
Fundamental
Still Alive in '25
Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Scotland
sad sad news...
The guy's a legend and he will be truly missed.
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Oct-26-2004 13:36
d-jay MyTH
Dont like my name anymore
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Farnborough. Hampshire
I've not posted on TA in a long time but when I found out about Peel's death I felt compelled to.
If ever there was a man who listened to music always without prejudice, it was him.
This is the tragic loss of man who kept every single genre of music alive.
RIP.
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Oct-26-2004 13:46
SYSTEM-J
IDKFA.
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Manchester
I was about to start the same topic, but this one's already here...
The man stood up for what he believed in and never discriminated as many had on sounds, he'll really be missed, esp on the voiceovers for tv adverts where he sounds better than most ppl too.
Oct-26-2004 14:24
Acton
Like a FCKNG BIRD
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: London
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Originally posted by Ian^
The man stood up for what he believed in and never discriminated as many had on sounds, he'll really be missed, esp on the voiceovers for tv adverts where he sounds better than most ppl too.
No more Peel Sessions, shame. A true legend, will be a huge void to fill after he's gone.
