John robert parker ravenscroft,30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known professionally as john peel, was an english disc jockey, radio presenter and journalist. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud music. 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. John peel killed by altitude world news mirror online. Limited digipak release containing classic peel sessions recorded by the all girl post punk outfit led by ari up. 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. Johnpeelarchive john peel archive free listening on. He was the longest serving of the original bbc radio 1 djs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004. 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 walters, peels longtime producer, was a member of the alan price set, and played on. 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. An online tribute to the late, great john peel and a celebration of his life and career at radio 1. The resulting tracks will be released on a double 7 pack which will be available on record store day 2016. Do ye ken john peel when hes far, far away with his hounds and his horn in the morning twas the sound of his horn brought me from my bed and the cry of his hounds has me oftimes led for peel s view holloa would wake the dead or a fox from his lair in the morning.
One of my favourite john peel moments was the first time he played sidewalking by the jesus and mary chain. A comic book makes me want to run away to paris and mystery jets welcome return 1. Peels main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and cds. Peel s main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and cds.
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. John peel session version anathema distant satellites aphrodites child the four horsemen portishead hunter. The online archive of the records that forged the music of today. John robert parker ravenscroft, obe 30 august 1939 25 october 2004, known. 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 archives and pama remain closed, and awaiting further information from regional, provincial, and federal authorities. Stream 458 episodes of john peels radio show 846 hours.
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. Pulps jarvis cocker, undertones singer feargal sharkey and the white stripes were among mourners, while sir elton john left a wreath of. In his sleeve notes to the archive things lp peel calls the freeform nature of night ride his. Born in heswell near liverpool, on 30 august 1939, he began his radio career in 1962 at wrr radio in texas. Please contact him directly if you wish to have an ftp account in order to. 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 peel in florida fl 16 records found whitepages. Apr 14, 2016 the resulting tracks will be released on a double 7 pack which will be available on record store day 2016. 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. John peels record collection has already been digitized, and now, hundreds of his live bbc 1 shows have been, as well. 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.
Listen to johnpeelarchive soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create norwich. We teamed up with the john peel archive to find the answer. John peel wrote in his autobiography, margrave of the marshes, that the band of which he owned the most records was the fall. Breaking news, photos, video, sports, business, opinion, education, arts, real estate, webcams, obituaries, things to do and more. The box contains a small private collection of the british radio dj john peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. 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. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download. Stream tracks and playlists from johnpeelarchive on your desktop or mobile device. John peel sound clips by johnpeelarchive john peel. 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. In october of 1988 sonic youth paid a visit to the john peel show on bbc radio 1 a. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peel s incredible music collection at.
Bbc news entertainment thousands mourn peel at funeral. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection. Sep 11, 2012 one of my favourite john peel moments was the first time he played sidewalking by the jesus and mary chain. Steven wilsons favourite 80s prince songs pop life around the world in a day 1985 new position parade 1986. All four tracks on the record were created using music sampled from the john peel archive. The funeral of legendary dj john peel has taken place, attended by thousands of mourners from around the world. The region of peel archives has posted finding aids for 35 of its fonds and collections on archeion.
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. Veteran dj john peels dream of holidaying in an ancient inca city may have cost him his life, the people can reveal. A collection of the john peel broadcasts from 1987 addeddate 20190830 01. See this page for a full listing of every john peel session, from 1967 to three posthumous releases in 2004. John peel speaks out on investor massacre in alaska. 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. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the list. 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. Police said mark, who was based in blaine, washington, and his crew arrived in the rowdy town of craig, alaska, on sept. Archive of john peel radio shows to stream and download the. 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. 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.
John peels record collection to go online at the space. 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. Nov 12, 2004 the funeral of legendary dj john peel has taken place, attended by thousands of mourners from around the world. The soup caves, 15685 sw hillsboro hwy, hillsboro, oregon, 97123 usa. John peel archive working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peel s incredible music collection at. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud iaminterested edit delete 109 replies 10. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. Working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection at. 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. Thousands mourn peel at funeral peels coffin was applauded as it entered and left the cathedral. 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. Archive from the 1997 line up of the john peel show. We are always eager to hear your submissions of high quality tracks from any genre of music, even.
Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Brbr for his help in organising and maintaining this valuable peel resource. John peels priceless record collection threatened to over take his home in suffolk. 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. 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. In a series of record boxes, we asked a stellar lineup of musicians to.
We found 16 records for john peel in saint petersburg, pinellas park and 22 other cities in florida. 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. Do ye ken john peel when hes far, far away with his hounds and his horn in the morning twas the sound of his horn brought me from my bed and the cry of his hounds has me oftimes led for peels view holloa would wake the dead or a fox from his lair in the morning. The doctor who frantically fought to save him said yesterday that the lack of. John peels record collection to be preserved in online.
Amazing archive of 458 john peel shows available to stream 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. Hundreds of john peel shows now available for streaming the verge. The archives and pama remain closed, and awaiting further information from. Amazing archive of 458 john peel shows available to stream. In fact, the bands debut session was always hailed by. The slits bbc sessions have long been celebrated as favorites of john peels, and it is easy to hear why. The links are direct and can be accessed from the date pages. Peel public health continues to recommend enhanced measures to protect residents in peel from the spread of covid19. Right click and save as or save target as, depending on which browser you are using, to download the file. 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. This particular collection has many complete shows from. Stream john peel sound clips, a playlist by johnpeelarchive from desktop or your mobile device.
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. John peel archive working with the ravenscroft family to build a digital archive of john peels incredible music collection at. Supported by johns family, and with his son tom ravenscroft working as the programmes researcher, this onehour special. Track while he was speaking was klute time 4 change show less. Someones uploaded 458 john peel shows to soundcloud. John peel sound clips by johnpeelarchive john peel archive.
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. 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. In memory of john peel might feasibly play a transformative record. In 2020, the region of peel archives launched an account on. 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.
This cd contains both of the sessions new order performed for john peel in the early 1980s. 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. John peels record collection to be preserved in online archive legendary bbc dj owned over 25,000 albums. 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. 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. John peels record collection to be preserved in online archive. A soundcloud users personal collection of recordings of the john peel show has been gaining listeners as word has spread of its existence.
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