No! The death of an absolute legend
 

Sorry to break the news but John Peel died on a holiday in Peru today.
This man was intrumental in bringing the whole spectrum of music to several gerations.
He outlasted all other djs, producers, directors and even some listeners on Radio1 and also broadcast on Radio 4such was his cross-platform appeal.
His Saturday Radio 4 programme from 10 - 11 was magical.
I for one will miss him very much.
He was one of maybe 5 tv, radio show hosts whom I would stop what I was doing to listen / watch. The sort of person you'd invite over to a dinner party to keep everyone enthralled.

Damn

Tim

Sad news What did he die from ?

just seen that too - very sad. it was a heart attack.

RIP

I'll play teenage kicks for him tonight.


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[Edited on 26-10-2004 by STEVE M]

Same here - enjoyed his irreverant style on the Radio, especially Home Truths on R4, and also his contribution to the new music scene. :(

Gutted and in shock. Legend. RIP

A sad loss indead spent many night shift in his musical company.

A great man he will be missed:(

Couldn't agree more with the above.

RIP John, you will be missed :(

RIP John....

Lx

Heard the news on R4 this lunchtime-he will be sadly missed, been listening to him since R1 was launched..............yes I am that old.

John

One of the finest:(

...am remembering Glastonbury.....

C

Very sad With the passing away of Bill Nicholson on saturday that is two men who helped influance my life that have gone and will be sadly missed

Always remember Peely for playing the more obscure bands and giving them a chance on the 'big stage'. Never forget the Guanabatz doing 'Dynamite' or Pink Peg Slax... Ahhh them were the dayz.

RIP Maestro....that's one helluva void that I don't think can be filled..

I didn't think he was 65 ! shall be missed for sure.:(:(

without wanting to sound like a stuck record ditto all the above he had a profound effect on my musical taste and a lot of bands owe him big time for their stardom.

non stop tribute playing now on radio 1 turn off the tv and stick the radio on some class music playing

Very sad news indeed,
Some guy texted Radio 1 this morning @530 am as I was driving to the station.

Top life, top bloke, if God is a DJ he'll have to share the deck!

My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP:(

Yes a great, great shame but possibly a blessing as I understand he had a cancer and when you've gotta go quick is gotta be better than slow.

Happy daze listening to JP with my tranny and ear piece under the bed clothes (ooh er missus :o) as a young teenager in the early 70's.

Even a couple of bands from my school managed to get on Peely's show.

JP you will be missed .............. hope you're listening to 'Teenage Kicks' to your hearts content now.

I think today Mr Peel would have been nodding his head to the music as he swung his legs on his cloud!

Radio 1 has paid an absolutely amazing tribute to him today...He would have been proud:saint: