John Peel

Born: 1939-08-30

Birthplace: Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Biography

John Peel was a British radio presenter, record producer and music journalist. He's best known for his regular "Peel sessions", a segment in his radio show on BBC 1 in which music bands introduced new songs live in the studio, and for his voice over work on BBC television documentaries.

Known For

John Peel's Record Box
Five Seconds to Spare
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
When Hippies Ruled The World
Do You Remember the First Time?
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

Top Movie Credits

John Peel's Record Box Self (archive footage)