John Peel

Today marked the first anniversary of John Peel's death. Has it really been a year already? I remember when I first heard the news - I couldn't believe it. He was a legend. He did more to promote new music then any other DJ on the planet. So many great artists owe their success to him, to his constant search for innovative, exciting sounds that no-one had ever heard and were unlikely to hear on regular mainstream radio. His desire to seek out fresh talent was insatiable. Listening to his show was always a revelation; you'd hear all manner of strange stuff that you might consider total crap and then he'd play something astonishing.

And who is there to replace him? Nobody. He was unique.

Thank you, John: You left us too soon.