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John Peel dead
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 02:39 AM UTC

The world famous DJ John Peel has died. I guess driving home from the TA wont be the same anymore
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 02:47 AM UTC
Too bad, he was a funny "grumpy old man" (Sorry Dave, but BBC used your name for a program )

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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 03:27 AM UTC
I've never heard of this guy until today but I am always saddened seeing good people depart prematurely.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 04:45 AM UTC
Davy it is a real shame. John Peel was always good entertainment, I used to love reading his column in the Radio Times. He will be sadly missed.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 05:04 AM UTC
Some of my earliest musical memories - John Peel and the Old Grey Whistle Test - introduced me to the rock music I still love today. He'll be missed.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 07:31 AM UTC
He did more for music in his day, than most of those from today put together. I have a few peel sessions from fav bands at home .... brilliant listening to get a good raw sound and hear all the bands that I missed because of my, being born a decade too late for the music I love. Hes one name that wont be forgotten easily.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 02:13 PM UTC
Ahh, now I know the name behind some of these CD's I have that say "Peel Sessions"...
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 09:42 PM UTC
What a shame. At 65 your too young to die.
Heard it on Danish radio a few hours ago.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 11:30 PM UTC
Yes he will be missed.
Just like Bob Harris he didn't bow to corporate pressure and played only what he liked or what his listeners mught like.
Many a band owe John Peel a great deal for giving them a break re: air time.

No it won't be the same without him.

Cheers
Peter
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