He would appreciate that in years to come Peel Day will give new bands across the country the chance to be heard," she said. Peel had a unique influence on the UK music scene over several decades and helped many bands get their start including the Undertones and Blur. Andy Parfitt, controller of Radio 1, said: "Peel Day is about celebrating John's legacy and his unrivalled passion for music. If you have an opinion on this or any other issue raised on Brand Republic, join the debate in the Forum.
Stay signed in. Forgotten password? His show championed bands which were part of the emerging psychedelic rock genre as well as more traditional folk and blues. Over the years his regular Peel Sessions became a hallmark of his show, where bands would have just one day to record, normally four, songs effectively live in the studio.
He even appeared performing on the chart show, pretending to play the mandolin while Rod Stewart and the Faces performed Maggie May. Peel died from a heart attack on October 25, , at the age of 65 while he was on a working holiday in Peru.
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