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davidt
on Tuesday October 26 2004, @08:00AM
Such a little thing writes:
Legendary Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, has suffered a heart attack whilst on a working holiday in Peru, and died this morning. Of course, Mr Peel, worked with The Smiths and promoted the band through his sessions on Radio 1 (Hatful of Hollow), and became a legend in his own right. Everyone who is involved with pop/rock music will be extremely sad to hear this news. The breaking news article can be found here: Legendary radio DJ John Peel dies - BBC News A biography page for John Peel can be found here (picture of Moz on the right): John Peel, OBE - BBC Radio 1 May the mighty Peel rest in peace. --- Pedro also writes: Peel was one of the early supporters of The Smiths on UK radio and the band recorded a number of sessions with him in the early 1980s. He once recalled meeting Morrissey at a service area on the M1 motorway. "These are my favourite motorway service areas," said Morrissey. Peel said later: "How odd that anyone would have a favourite motorway service area!" He went on to praise Moz as one "rare in this day and age who delights in the use of the English language." --- Luge also writes: John Peel, who broke The Smiths with a series of oft-repeated Peel Sessions has died aged 65. A sad sad day for the entire UK (and beyond) music industry - a man who bucked trends, never had playlists foisted on him, and discovered cutting edge artists in all genres - punk, world, indie, goth, rockabilly, techno and more. --- Troy's Keen also sends the link: DJ John Peel is dead - The Independent
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Teenage dreams so hard to beat (Score:1)
A true original.
He was the best...
Goodbye.
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Gutted (Score:0)
John Peel is a legend, a true champion of real music.
Just hope those who him alot, including our dear ol' Mozzer, pay him the fitting tributes and respect he deserves.
BLUEBIRDS
Sad news (Score:1)
Respect to Peel and family.
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sad (Score:1)
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Sad (Score:1, Insightful)
Others start listening to Gangster Rap and make twats of themselves.
Peel did neither, he stuck to what he actually liked and believed in.
In a world filled with DJs that deserve hanging, we have just lost one of those who deserved praise and gratitude.
-D
My heart has joined the Thousand, ... (Score:1)
"Watership Down", Richard Adams
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so sad (Score:1, Insightful)
R.I.P John (Score:0)
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a BBC link of John Peel and the Smiths (Score:1)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3955511.stm
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R.I.P John Peel (Score:0)
It's a bad thread in which to be pedantic but it was in fact an A1 service station where Peel met Morrissey.. not M1..
sad news (Score:1)
r.i.p. john peel
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Peelie. (Score:1)
I'm off to play the Peel sessions.
He'll be well missed.
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R.I.P John Peel (Score:1)
The B.B.C has lost it's Greatest Son... it's the end of an Era.
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RIP John Peel (Score:0)
It has been said a great deal already, but if it wasn't for John we would not have discovered some of the brightest talents in alternative music.
Personally, I like many others will be permanently indebted to Mr Peel for giving ‘The Smiths’ their first real chance of exposure, with the sessions they recorded for him. Without those fantastic recordings then maybe that band like many others would not have gained the momentum they needed to achieve what they ultimately did.
And that is down to John Peel.
His impact on Music was quite remarkable, and he was a fantastically knowledgeable and skilful DJ, and for me the 'Pele' of the Radio Business.
We will never see his like again, and I thank him for his vital contributions.
genius (Score:1)
He really knew good music.
we all owe him an awful lot.
we won't see his like again
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UK Hall of Fame (Score:0)
One of my fondest memories was when he inexplicably started championing Sheena Easton and would play "9-5" nearly every night alongside his regular bands. I don't know whether he really liked her or whether it was a good joke to wind up all the po faced musos.
By the way, The Smiths have just been played on daytime Radio One. Wonders will never cease. Shame it took Peel to die though.
Gosh this is pretty sad (Score:0)
He was on Room 101 recently (in the last year) and nominated 'death' as one of his choices. Looks like the grim reaper's taken his revenge...
Big sympathy to all his family and friends.
John
Smiths tribute to Peel (Score:0)
http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/140
R.I.P. Mr Peel (Score:0)
Thank you John.
RIP
live fast, die young (Score:1, Funny)
i brought up this point to someone and they made the argument of "well, keith richards should have been dead a long time ago", but you know, you can't kill what's already dead.
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John Peel and Motorway services (Score:1)
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Sad day / Johnny Marr comments... (Score:2, Informative)
Johnny Marr comments on John Peel from the BBC website below:
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr told BBC News Online: "The Smiths' early success was largely due to the John Peel show.
We would try out new songs on the sessions and these often were the definitive version.
John Peel was always the best around."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3955547.stm
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This Charming Man (Score:0)
Radio 1 just played How Soon is Now as part of a tribute to the great John Peel and it made me cry.
In bringing The Smiths to the fore, this man changed my life.
R.I.P.
"Thank you" just isn't enough. (Score:2, Insightful)
John Peel's voice, playlist and show have been the soundtrack of my life since my pre-teen years. Through my adolesence and late teens, his show was as important to me as food, water or air. Through him I discovered so much that I now hold very dear.
I'm sure it's a familiar story with a lot of people here, but John made my troubled high-school years seem a lot brighter with his passion for music. I remember those nights of listening to The Fall, New Order, Misty In Roots, The Chameleons, Felt, Young Marble Giants, Eek-A-Mouse, The Pastels, Primal Scream, The Jesus & Mary Chain etc etc etc; and of course all those occasions when I'd sit enraptured as he'd debut the new Smiths single or session.
If I have a 100th of his love of alternative music(and music in general) when I'm 65, I'll be exceptionally happy.
Peace John, you were a true king.
R.I.P. and thanks for EVERYTHING.
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devistated (Score:0)
Why did John Peel have to die? Tottally shoked!!! (Score:0)
With lots of love from, Andrea(Andy) Isonxxxxx
(I will have to waite and see him in heaven, did he smoke?)
Tottaly stunned!! (Score:0)
With lots of love from, Andrea(Andy)Isonxxxxxx
Goodbye (Score:0)
in the end
you will know.
One day you'll find
that I have gone.
For tomorrow may rain,
I'll follow the sun.
"Killer" Kane and now this... (Score:1)
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Sad news (Score:0)
RIP.
He cast a wide net . . . . (Score:1)
RIP John Peel
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There is a light, and it NEVER goes out (Score:0)
I realise that a there a lot of people outseide the UK that have never heard John Peel, maybe only thru the Peel Sessions, but this was THE most influencial man in music FULL STOP !!!
A legend in his own lifetime, a man with a real passion for music (and good music at that) as well as not afraid to play some god awful stuff as well, (well it made us laugh anyway lol).
As it has been said before, without him, a lot of the great bands, including The Smiths, may never have been heard.
I for one will personally sign anything to add my name to a list of people that want the Pyramid satge at Glastonbury, renamed in his honour, in fact it should go without saying, and be a lasting memorial of this great man.
In fact, I would love to see, and I hope that something will happen, either a memorial concert, or an album be released, and I am sure that there are a hell of a lot or bands out there that would be queing up to pay their respects.
Teenage Kicks, by The Undertones, his favorite song of all time, that just about sums him up, a classic tune (just try and deny it !!!).
John Peel
Loved and Lost
Gramp
VH2 John Peel Show (Score:0)
The first two songs were;
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
I think he would have been very happy indeed with those choices, I hope that he was watching from somewhere.
RIP John
Peel (Score:0)
This man I did not know changed my life... (Score:1)
He contributed more to the world than most world "leaders". He left an indelible mark that won't wash off or fade in time. Rest in peace John and rest well.
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I feel sad (Score:1)
R.I.P.
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His Reach Went Way Beyond UK Borders... (Score:0)
Far from being a cog in the PR wheel, JP seems to me to have been both a passionate, astute musical explorer and a practical nurturer of the commercially grounded young band. With his ear for talent and his bucking of trends, sow's ears everywhere were given the opportunity to become silk purses over time. Not championed and dropped in 5 minutes flat, but loved and held and helped and God knows whatever else he did behind the scenes.
JP did not wait to gauge the musical flavour of the week from others; he already knew what he liked and believed in what was good. Sometimes he must have sensed that greatness was just around the corner and altruistically helped it on its way. In this sense, the greatest compliment one can afford John is that he was a genuine individual and true non-conformist in an over-populated field of music industry sheep.
John Peel, the man - nay, make that THE MAN - greatly enriched peoples lives well beyond the reach of any localised radio frequency. Hey - on the other side of the globe I must confess I've never even heard his show - not once - and still the direct influence of his passions reached and resonated with this music-loving Melbournian. Via JP's CDs, appearances, articles, media commentary and most of all GREAT TASTE, the tidal waves JP created in my long gone teenage world are still gloriously washing over me at the age of 40. Amazing.
And John Peel did it all without a fucking el-cheapo, tacky endorsement or fiscal leg-up from Pepsi, Coke, Nike or Heinekin. Resistance is useful, John; you have departed this mortal coil with full and completely intact honours in the credibility department. How many can leave that behind?
And so, a valuable life has now left the scene, but has also left an indelible musical legacy bouncing around our heads. If I don't see every band that he ever championed from A to friggin' Z right now come out and thank the guy, it's a wholly unjust world.
For my part, as a music lover, a simple "Thank you John" for steering me in all the right directions will suffice. All this to a man I never met.
David Bricknell
Melbourne
Australia
Quiet morning (Score:0)
I'm quite sure thier spirits never dies!
Thank you for being the great D.J.
Understanding Moz.
Everything shows in the face.
I have to live cool!
Quite sure you are going to the place,
full of music, no more suffer, peaceful place.
Once again... (Score:1)
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Sad day in music (Score:1)
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A great life (Score:1)
He did what a lot of us dream of doing, bringing great new music to a mass audience. And for that, he was respected, loved and hopefully well-paid. I can't be sad for him, as Mr. Peel's life was one so thoroughly well lived. Sadness isn't what I feel for him - only a deep, profound debt of gratitude.
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Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now... (Score:1)
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John (Score:1)
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John Peel (Score:1)
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Peel, The Smiths & etc (Score:1, Interesting)
It’s funny to think that in those days I had no idea what John Peel looked like. In these days of radio DJs being on TV all over the place and the internet it’s hard to think that a listeners wouldn’t know what the DJ looks like, how much hair they have, what labels they wear, what piercings they have.
John Peel’s style made listening to the radio intimate in a way that other DJ’s didn’t. He made it exciting because you knew that you would hear tracks that you’d not heard before and could be wonderful. When you heard one of those you then were excited and listened in anticipation of hearing it in another Peel show because you would probably not hear it anywhere else. Helpfully John gave out details of what record labels and catalogue numbers certain records were when he wanted you to be sure of being able to order them.
It has been established that it was John Peel’s producer, the late John Walters, who picked up on The Smiths and he who offered them the now infamous sessions. I’m sure John Peel wouldn’t have allowed The Smiths to be played on his show if he didn’t like the tunes, but I don’t recall ever hearing him enthusing much about Smiths tracks. Maybe I’ve just got a bad memory, but I don’t remember him saying much about them. I do recall that he knew the listeners doted on The Smiths and were waiting with their fingers on the record buttons of their radio cassettes at home whenever there was a new Smiths Session or even a repeat of a session.
Of course it was Peel’s listeners who voted ‘How Soon is Now’ record of the year in 1984 though it was known then only as the relatively exotic extra track on ‘William it was really nothing’. Peel seemed completely unenthusiastic about it when he played it as the number one. It was a case of ‘Well, that’s it’. Did the listeners vote The Smiths as the number one in Peel’s Festive Fifty in 1983 too? It’s been said that he didn’t appreciate The Smiths being top of the pie two years running, because Peel was always looking for the ‘new thing’. Another of my cassette tapes has Peel saying that his favourite Smiths track up to that point was ‘HSIN’ in 1984 just as he played the session version of it.
The first recording of The Smiths that I ever owned is ‘This Charming Man’ recorded onto a cassette from Peel’s ‘brightest hopes for 1984’ as played by Radio 1 DJ Peter Powell in December 1983. [Other choices were the Cocteau Twins’ ‘Sugar Hiccup and The Naturalites’ ‘Picture on the wall’.] I played it again today.
In 1985 I wrote to Peel admonishing him for being critical of Joan Armatrading. I think he’d said something about her music being very Radio 2 or something like that. He very kindly replied that Joan had recorded sessions for him before she had reords out and that bizzarely when her record company launched her record they’d done it at London’s Playboy club. This obviously amused him! He also asked me if I’d got my hands on the Naturalites’ record.
One of Peel’s all time favourites was ‘Pasi Pano Pane Zviedzo’ by Zimbabwe’s Four Brothers. I had a phone conversation with him about it in 1989 while he was playing their session on his radio show. I was taken aback that he answered the phone himself but he was patient while I blur
Goodbye John (Score:0)
very very sad (Score:1)
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He made the world a better place (Score:1)
Jocky xxx
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John is irreplacable (Score:1)
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Re:Steve Wright Should Have Died - not Peel (Score:0)
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