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john peel, dead at 65
- Staff
- In Memoriam
We regretfully announce the passing of an international legend, John
Peel. John Peel could easily be the last employed authentic radio DJ.
He was instrumental in breaking new bands constantly and always had
fresh groups perform live on the radio for his Peel Sessions. Although
his radio broadcasts aired on the BBC in the UK, his name was well
known for the Peel sessions, of which, thousands upon thousands were
produced and hundreds have been released over the years. Peel died of a
heart attack while on a working holiday in Cuzco with his wife, Sheila.
John Peel will sorely be missed and our thoughts go out to his friends
and family.