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John Peel

Acting

Born August 30, 1939 · Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Died October 25, 2004

Also known as John Robert Parker Ravenscroft

Biography

John Peel was a British radio presenter, record producer and music journalist. He's best known for his regular "Peel sessions", a segment in his radio show on BBC 1 in which music bands introduced new songs live in the studio, and for his voice over work on BBC television documentaries.

Awards & recognition

  • honorary doctorate · 2001
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1998

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