What are Peel Sessions?
What are Peel Sessions?
Peel Sessions are live music sessions recorded for John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 show.
How many Peel Sessions are there?
4,000 sessions
The Peel Sessions were a feature of BBC Radio 1 shows hosted by the famous broadcaster John Peel. Around 4,000 sessions were recorded by over 2,000 artists in the period from 1967 until his passing in 2004. The sets usually consisted of four tracks pre-recorded at the BBC’s studios in Maida Vale, West London.
Is Tom Ravenscroft John Peels son?
Thomas James Dalglish Ravenscroft (born 6 February 1980), more commonly known as ‘The Ravedog’, is a British radio presenter and disc jockey. He currently hosts a BBC Radio 6 Music show featuring new and unsigned music, and is the son of the DJ John Peel.
Who did the most Peel Sessions?
The first track on the first album by Bauhaus, Double Dare, is taken from their Peel Session, as they felt unable to match the intensity of this version in a professional studio. The Fall famously recorded the highest number of Peel Sessions, turning in an incredible 24 separate sessions.
Who is Ravenscrofts father?
John PeelThomas James Dalglish / Father
Where did Tom Ravenscroft go to school?
Thomas James Dalglish Ravenscroft (born 6th Feb 1980) the third of John Peel’s four children, the eldest of two sons, and a radio presenter who currently hosts his own show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Like his siblings, he went to Coombs Middle School and then on to university in Sheffield.
Who is the next John Peel?
DJ Jack Saunders, who cites John Peel as his inspiration, will present a new Radio 1 show dedicated to discovering emerging artists in the late-night slot once held by his broadcasting hero.
Who is iFIT John Peel married to?
John Peel
| John Peel OBE | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Anne Milburn ( m. 1965; div. 1973) Sheila Gilhooly ( m. 1974) |
| Children | 4, including Tom |
| Career | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Who replaced John Peel?
The permanent replacement for late DJ John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 show goes on air on Tuesday, with three hosts chosen to fill the legendary presenter’s slot. Rock DJ Huw Stephens will go on air in the 2300 slot every Tuesday, with black music champion Ras Kwame on Wednesdays and dance DJ Rob Da Bank on Thursdays.
