Alternative Ulster - John Peel’s Favourite Music Scene?

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Alternative Ulster - John Peel’s Favourite Music Scene?: Episode 2

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BBC Radio Ulster - Alternative Ulster - John Peel’s Favourite Music Scene?, Episode 2

Colin Murray highlights the NI musicians whose careers were supported by John Peel.

Colin Murray highlights the Northern Irish musicians whose careers were supported by BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel as they remember recording their sessions and the reaction to them.

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Colin Murray highlights the Northern Irish musicians whose careers were boosted by the support of BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel as we hear from members of The Undertones, Therapy?, Ash, Tunic, Boys of The Lough and Joyrider. In this second episode they continue their John Peel journey as they head to London to record their Peel sessions, and recall the reaction to it being played out on his show. They also look at the wider impact John Peel had on the Northern Irish music scene through championing these bands up until his death in 2004



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