The Evolution of John Peel

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A look back at the career of John Peel, champion of new, exciting and challenging music

BBC 6 Music looks back at the career of legendary DJ John Peel, champion of new, exciting and challenging music

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The Evolution of John Peel: 1990s Revolution

1990s Revolution

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Evolution of John Peel, 1990s Revolution

Mary Anne Hobbs celebrates John Peel's legacy with highlights from his 90s shows.

Ever since he came off the pirate ships and joined Radio 1 in 1967, John Peel was a champion of new, exciting and occasionally challenging music like no other DJ.

Today BBC Radio 6 Music lives on in that pioneering spirit, with its presenters continuing the passion and love he showed for new music.

John Peel was a proud son of Merseyside, and, following the 6 Music Festival in Liverpool, there's another chance to hear the series tracing John's developing musical passions. 

John's friend and fellow Radio 1 DJ, Mary Anne Hobbs introduces this episode, which includes highlights of John's shows in the nineties.

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