26 October 2004

John Peel (1939-2004)

John Peel (1939-2004)


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  1. Ian Campbell on 23 October 2008 #

    I think John Peel was a much misunderstood DJ who through the desperation of the BBC and the ignorance of the public became recognised as some kind of musical authority. As an influential man he was able to guide the public into some of the deepest musical lavatories whilst at the same time steering people away from other styles which he hated. This is the attitude of the fool who listens to pop and rock but condemns classical, and the opposite who only listens to classical whilst sneering at rock. Personally I think that his musical appreciation was crude and lacking in any sophistication. Give me good old Bob Harris any day.

  2. armeno on 1 January 2012 #

    i think you’re an idiot

  3. Justin Metz on 24 March 2012 #

    I second that. Idiot.

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