John Peel

John Peel

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
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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 artists 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, It 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