The Evolution of John Peel - 1980s Revolution
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 大象传媒 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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Grinderswitch
Pickin' The Blues
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Madness
Un Passo Avanti
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The Mekons
I'm So Happy
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Billy Bragg
Lovers Town (大象传媒 Session, 21 Feb 1984)
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Echo & the Bunnymen
All My Colours Turn To Clouds
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The Beat
Tears Of A Clown (大象传媒 Radio 1 John Peel Session, 24 Oct 1979)
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The Vapors
Cold War
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Matt Black & The Coldcut Crew
The Music Maker
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The Smiths
Still Ill
- The Sound Of The Smiths.
- Rhino.
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Burning Spear
Black Wa-Da-Da (Invasion)
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The Undertones
Tearproof
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Nina Hagen
African Reggae
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Big Black
Passing Complexion
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Bow Wow Wow
Giant Sized Baby Thing
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The Specials
Gangsters (Radio 1 Session, 23rd May 1979)
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The Delmonts
So It's Not To Be
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Lene Lovich
Lucky Number
- MCA.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Producer | Dina Jahina |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Sep 2017 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
- Wed 3 Apr 2019 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
- Wed 16 Sep 2020 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
- Thu 8 Apr 2021 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
- Thu 28 Jul 2022 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
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