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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 91热爆 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.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Grinderswitch

    Pickin' The Blues

  • Madness

    Un Passo Avanti

  • The Mekons

    I'm So Happy

  • Billy Bragg

    Lovers Town (91热爆 Session, 21 Feb 1984)

  • Echo & the Bunnymen

    All My Colours Turn To Clouds

  • The Beat

    Tears Of A Clown (91热爆 Radio 1 John Peel Session, 24 Oct 1979)

  • The Vapors

    Cold War

  • Matt Black & The Coldcut Crew

    The Music Maker

  • The Smiths

    Still Ill

    • The Sound Of The Smiths.
    • Rhino.
    • 4.
  • Burning Spear

    Black Wa-Da-Da (Invasion)

  • The Undertones

    Tearproof

  • Nina Hagen

    African Reggae

  • Big Black

    Passing Complexion

  • Bow Wow Wow

    Giant Sized Baby Thing

  • The Specials

    Gangsters (Radio 1 Session, 23rd May 1979)

  • The Delmonts

    So It's Not To Be

  • Lene Lovich

    Lucky Number

    • MCA.

Credit

Role Contributor
Producer Dina Jahina

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