Sir John Robert Parker Ravenscroft OBE, known professionally as John Peel and presenter of the late night Radio 1 show for nearly 40 years. He championed the eclectic and leftfield artists in the music industry and introducing many listeners to such things as Rock, Punk, Grunge, Reggae, Soul, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Electro, Techno, Industrial Metal, World music and so on… all presented with his unmistakable style.
If one’s thoughts and ideas is a reflection of the music they are exposed to, then I’m certain that John Peel has shown and infuenced me; plus many others, an immense amount.
He’ll be sorely missed.
