John walters, peels longtime producer, was a member of the alan price set, and played on. Sep 11, 2012 for fans disappointed that the online debut of the late john peels record collection didnt feature actual music off those platters or broadcasts by the legendary british dj, heres the real deal. He was one of the original djs of bbc radio 1 in 1967 and of those the only one remaining on radio 1 at the time of his death. Mala of digital mystikz in a series of record boxes, we asked a stellar lineup of musicians to handpick the records from johns collection that chart their own musical stories, and give you a guided tour. Apr 14, 2016 the resulting tracks will be released on a double 7 pack which will be available on record store day 2016. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud iaminterested edit delete 109 replies 10. John peels record collection to go online at the space. In october of 1988 sonic youth paid a visit to the john peel show on bbc radio 1 a. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. John peel is sometimes confused with the more prolific record producer jonathan peel, who was an inhouse music producer for emi before going freelance in 1970. And for a sense of the incredible breadth and eclectic inclusiveness of peels musical tastes, visit the john peel archive, an online project cataloguing every single record in peels collection. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection. Johns show had to air a large amount of nonrecorded music.
John robert parker ravenscroft,30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter and journalist. The soup caves, 15685 sw hillsboro hwy, hillsboro, oregon, 97123 usa. The archives and pama remain closed, and awaiting further information from. Nothing leaves the archive first word x the john peel. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection at. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the list. Archive from the 1997 line up of the john peel show. John peel s last words on his bbc radio one show on 14th october 2004, before he died of a heart attack while on holiday in peru on 25th october 2004.
I am guessing that every music lover out there has whiled away some well spent hours this week perusing the john peel archive thanks to the centre for creative arts. Steven wilsons favourite 80s prince songs pop life around the world in a day 1985 new position parade 1986. John peel has always been at the cutting edge of music, introducing many new musical genres to the public, including punk, reggae, hiphop and rap. The peel sessions began when john realised he had to play by more rules than he was used to at pirate radio when he joined the bbc in 1967.
John peel archive working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peel s incredible music collection at. Born in heswell near liverpool, on 30 august 1939, he began his radio career in 1962 at wrr radio in texas. See this page for a full listing of every john peel session, from 1967 to three posthumous releases in 2004. Stream tracks and playlists from johnpeelarchive on your desktop or mobile device. John peel killed by altitude world news mirror online. John peel sound clips by johnpeelarchive john peel. Although apparently becoming a bit hard to find, this is a valuable collection of some of the bands earlier songs, when they were still finding their way and establishing their own identity. Sep 12, 2012 a soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. Nov 14, 2005 giving a unique insight into his eclectic tastes, it tells the extraordinary stories behind the records and the artists who created them. Jul 25, 2001 john peel has always been at the cutting edge of music, introducing many new musical genres to the public, including punk, reggae, hiphop and rap. Headphone dust is sw s daily soundtrack diverse divisive, eclectic eccentric. John peel session version anathema distant satellites aphrodites child the four horsemen portishead hunter. Born in heswell near liverpool, on 30 august 1939, he began his radio career in 1962 at wrr radio in texas playing on his liverpool origins and connections, he pushed his ratings up by claiming acquaintance with the beatles. Listen to johnpeelarchive soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create norwich.
John peels last words on his bbc radio one show on 14th october 2004, before he died of a heart attack while on holiday in peru on 25th october 2004. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known. John peel archive working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection at. John peel left behind a record collection that made musical history and now we can explore it online. For fans disappointed that the online debut of the late john peels record collection didnt feature actual music off those platters or broadcasts by the legendary british dj, heres the real deal. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud. He paused briefly to enthuse about how it was the first time hed heard it and how great it was, how it was a pity that bbc regs meant he wouldnt be able to play it again for another hour, then played it again. The box contains a small private collection of the british radio dj john peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of music, even if the actual recording is diy.
John peels record collection to be preserved in online. Oct 27, 2004 the bbc broadcaster john peel, who has died of a heart attack while on a working holiday in peru, was perhaps the only british media figure admired by readers of both the nme and the radio times. Breaking news, photos, video, sports, business, opinion, education, arts, real estate, webcams, obituaries, things to do and more. In 2020, the region of peel archives launched an account on. John peels record collection has already been digitized, and now, hundreds of his live bbc 1 shows have been, as well.
This cd contains both of the sessions new order performed for john peel in the early 1980s. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Sir john peel, who died on saturday aged 101, was surgeongynaecologist to the queen from 1961 to 1973 and was present at a number of royal births. The doctor who frantically fought to save him said yesterday that the lack of. Track while he was speaking was klute time 4 change show less. John peel sound clips by johnpeelarchive john peel archive. All four tracks on the record were created using music sampled from the john peel archive. He was the longest serving of the original bbc radio 1 djs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004. Jan 02, 2006 sir john peel, who died on saturday aged 101, was surgeongynaecologist to the queen from 1961 to 1973 and was present at a number of royal births. Please contact him directly if you wish to have an ftp account in order to. Hundreds of john peel shows now available for streaming the verge. John peel s record box also features interviews and anecdotes from close friends and family including his wife sheila, sir elton john, ronnie wood, roger daltrey, fergal sharkey, jack white and michael palin. John peels record collection to be preserved in online archive.
The funeral of legendary dj john peel has taken place, attended by thousands of mourners from around the world. Veteran dj john peels dream of holidaying in an ancient inca city may have cost him his life, the people can reveal. Brbr for his help in organising and maintaining this valuable peel resource. Thousands mourn peel at funeral peels coffin was applauded as it entered and left the cathedral. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the.
An online tribute to the late, great john peel and a celebration of his life and career at radio 1. Pulps jarvis cocker, undertones singer feargal sharkey and the white stripes were among mourners, while sir elton john left a wreath of. We teamed up with the john peel archive to find the answer. Peel s main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and cds. Oct 04, 2005 the peel sessions began when john realised he had to play by more rules than he was used to at pirate radio when he joined the bbc in 1967. Pulps jarvis cocker, undertones singer feargal sharkey and the white stripes were among mourners, while sir elton john left a wreath of yellow roses. John peel tribute is an ongoing netlabel music tribute, where artists contribute a piece of their music, as a way of respect to the legacy of john peel, and to showcase exciting music new and old. Stream 458 episodes of john peels radio show 846 hours. Johnpeelarchive john peel archive free listening on. And for a sense of the incredible breadth and eclectic inclusiveness of peels musical tastes, visit the john peel archive, an online project cataloguing every single record in peel. A collection of the john peel broadcasts from 1987 addeddate 20190830 01.
The region of peel archives has posted finding aids for 35 of its fonds and collections on archeion. Bbc news entertainment thousands mourn peel at funeral. A comic book makes me want to run away to paris and mystery jets welcome return 1. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. The links are direct and can be accessed from the date pages. In memory of john peel might feasibly play a transformative record. The resulting tracks will be released on a double 7 pack which will be available on record store day 2016. The bbc broadcaster john peel, who has died of a heart attack while on a working holiday in peru, was perhaps the only british media figure admired by readers of. We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of music, even. John peel archive september 21, 2017 today marks the 50th anniversary of the first ever peel session, recorded for the top gear show by the band tomorrow the session was recorded on september 21st 1967 and first broadcast on october 1st. Peels main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and cds.
In a series of record boxes, we asked a stellar lineup of musicians to. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peel s incredible music collection at. One of my favourite john peel moments was the first time he played sidewalking by the jesus and mary chain. But in a small, battered wooden box, the dj kept a precious selection of 7inch singles that meant more to him than any of the others.
In fact, the bands debut session was always hailed by. We found 16 records for john peel in saint petersburg, pinellas park and 22 other cities in florida. I believe the aim is to upload 100 albums per week up to october from john peels vast and legendary record collection, sessions and radio shows. Right click and save as or save target as, depending on which browser you are using, to download the file. Oct 31, 2004 veteran dj john peel s dream of holidaying in an ancient inca city may have cost him his life, the people can reveal. In his sleeve notes to the archive things lp peel calls the freeform nature of night ride his. Limited digipak release containing classic peel sessions recorded by the all girl post punk outfit led by ari up. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was a british disc jockey, radio presenter, and journalist.
Peel public health continues to recommend enhanced measures to protect residents in peel from the spread of covid19. Amazing archive of 458 john peel shows available to stream online. This particular collection has many complete shows from. The late john peels record collection is to be put online by the arts centre founded in his memory, as part of an arts council project. John peels record box is a documentary film made by elaine. John peel wrote in his autobiography, margrave of the marshes, that the band of which he owned the most records was the fall. The slits bbc sessions have long been celebrated as favorites of john peels, and it is easy to hear why. A soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence. Sep 11, 2012 one of my favourite john peel moments was the first time he played sidewalking by the jesus and mary chain. Amazing archive of 458 john peel shows available to stream. John peels priceless record collection threatened to over take his home in suffolk. John peel in florida fl 16 records found whitepages. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud music.