Post by Taxigirl on Nov 12, 2004 9:23:24 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4005023.stm
Hundreds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of legendary DJ John Peel, which is taking place on Friday.
The service will take place at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, close to his Suffolk home.
Peel died last month after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Peru with his wife, Sheila.
Tributes poured in from thousands of listeners as well as musicians and fellow broadcasters. A private family service will follow the funeral.
BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt said Peel's contribution to modern music and culture had been "immeasurable".
Exposure
Born in Heswall, near Liverpool, Peel joined Radio 1 upon its launch in 1967, establishing himself with the late night programme Top Gear.
He became one of the first DJs to give exposure to punk, reggae and hip-hop, before they crossed over into the mainstream.
Peel championed the careers of countless up-and-coming acts, gaining a global reputation through his work on the BBC's World Service.
Bands even played for Peel at his home near Great Finborough, near Stowmarket.
In later years he also worked on Radio 4's Home Truths programme, swapping tales of family life with his listeners.
R.I.P. JOHN, HOPE HEAVEN HAS A MOSH PIT
Hundreds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of legendary DJ John Peel, which is taking place on Friday.
The service will take place at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, close to his Suffolk home.
Peel died last month after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Peru with his wife, Sheila.
Tributes poured in from thousands of listeners as well as musicians and fellow broadcasters. A private family service will follow the funeral.
BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt said Peel's contribution to modern music and culture had been "immeasurable".
Exposure
Born in Heswall, near Liverpool, Peel joined Radio 1 upon its launch in 1967, establishing himself with the late night programme Top Gear.
He became one of the first DJs to give exposure to punk, reggae and hip-hop, before they crossed over into the mainstream.
Peel championed the careers of countless up-and-coming acts, gaining a global reputation through his work on the BBC's World Service.
Bands even played for Peel at his home near Great Finborough, near Stowmarket.
In later years he also worked on Radio 4's Home Truths programme, swapping tales of family life with his listeners.
R.I.P. JOHN, HOPE HEAVEN HAS A MOSH PIT
