The Evolution of John Peel

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6 Music Stories: The Evolution of John Peel - 1980s Revolution

The Evolution of John Peel - 1980s Revolution

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Mary Anne Hobbs celebrates John Peel's legacy with highlights from his 80s 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. Here'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 eighties.

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