John Peel

We listened to a cd last night of a John peel punk special he broadcasted in 1976 featuring a session from the Damned and various bands that had records out at the time. The Saints, Tuff Darts, Pere Ubu, the Ramones - it was fascinating listening. One of the things that came over was how much hostility there was about for anyone that actually liked that sort of music, and Peel was feeling like he had to justify himself in some way. He also mentioned that at 37 he wouldn't be changing his appearance - but 37! That amazed us! He seemed to put over an old man's perspective at that time and he was only 37. Anyway it was good to hear his voice again and maybe I'll have to see what shows I have on tape. Festive 50s year by year - check out the 76 one and you can see what his audience was like then. Watch him talk about the Fall here Peel quotes here