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John Peel was an English disc jockey and radio/TV presenter. He is most remembered for his broadcasts on the BBC's Radio One station, on which he presented mostly late night programmes for over 30 years.<br> | |||
"Peel Sessions" were special studio recordings by selected bands for his show. More than 4,000 took place over his career.<br> | |||
He was highly respected amongst artists and fans, due to his passion for music and his down to earth personality.<br> | |||
==John Peel Sessions - The Smiths== | |||
===Recorded 18 May 1983, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 31 May 1983=== | |||
What Difference Does It Make?<br> | |||
Miserable Lie<br> | |||
Reel Around the Fountain<br> | |||
Handsome Devil<br> | |||
*Producer - [[Roger Pusey]]<br> | |||
*Engineer - [[Nick Gomm]]<br><br> | |||
===Recorded 14 September 1983, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 21 September 1983<br>=== | |||
This Charming Man <br>Back to the Old House<br> This Night Has Opened My Eyes<br>Still Ill<br> | |||
*Producer - [[Roger Pusey]]<br> | |||
*Engineer - [[Ted De Bono]]<br> | |||
===Recorded 1 August 1984, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 9 August 1984=== | |||
Nowhere Fast<br> | |||
How Soon Is Now<br> | |||
William Is Was Really Nothing<br> | |||
Rusholme Ruffians<br> | |||
*Producer - [[John Porter]] | |||
*Engineer - [[Nick Gomm]] | |||
===Recorded 2 December 1986, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 17 December 1986=== | |||
Is It Really So Strange<br> | |||
London<br> | |||
Half A Person<br> | |||
Sweet And Tender Hooligan<br> | |||
*Producer - [[John Porter]] | |||
*Engineer - Unknown | |||
Revision as of 06:35, 16 September 2012
| Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | John Robert Parker Ravenscrof |
| Born | 30 August 1939 |
| Death | 25 October 2004 Heart failure |
| Hometown | Heswall, England |
| Years Active | 1967-2004 |
| Associated Acts | The Smiths |
| Official Website | |
Career
John Peel was an English disc jockey and radio/TV presenter. He is most remembered for his broadcasts on the BBC's Radio One station, on which he presented mostly late night programmes for over 30 years.
"Peel Sessions" were special studio recordings by selected bands for his show. More than 4,000 took place over his career.
He was highly respected amongst artists and fans, due to his passion for music and his down to earth personality.
John Peel Sessions - The Smiths
Recorded 18 May 1983, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 31 May 1983
What Difference Does It Make?
Miserable Lie
Reel Around the Fountain
Handsome Devil
- Producer - Roger Pusey
- Engineer - Nick Gomm
Recorded 14 September 1983, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 21 September 1983
This Charming Man
Back to the Old House
This Night Has Opened My Eyes
Still Ill
- Producer - Roger Pusey
- Engineer - Ted De Bono
Recorded 1 August 1984, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 9 August 1984
Nowhere Fast
How Soon Is Now
William Is Was Really Nothing
Rusholme Ruffians
- Producer - John Porter
- Engineer - Nick Gomm
Recorded 2 December 1986, Maida Vale Studios, London. Broadcast 17 December 1986
Is It Really So Strange
London
Half A Person
Sweet And Tender Hooligan
- Producer - John Porter
- Engineer - Unknown