John Peel day - anyone doing anything?
13 October 2005, 09:20 AM
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John Peel day - anyone doing anything?
As above really, theres loads of gigs on today so what are people up to?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/johnpeelday/2005
We're off to see the Coral in Cardiff, even though its not on the official list. If anyone else is in Cardiff then DJ Scotch Egg @ Barfly is erm 'different'...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/johnpeelday/2005
We're off to see the Coral in Cardiff, even though its not on the official list. If anyone else is in Cardiff then DJ Scotch Egg @ Barfly is erm 'different'...
13 October 2005, 10:32 AM
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Why not? Someone worth commemorating for a change. If people are moved to do it then good on them.
It's not like the stupid government or somesuch has 'ordered' it to happen.
It's not like the stupid government or somesuch has 'ordered' it to happen.
13 October 2005, 10:32 AM
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Its a R1 thing, not a public holiday or anything.
If you are into your music in any shape or form, then you will appreciate what John Peel did for talent.
I'll be listening to R1 this evening once the nipper is asleep
If you are into your music in any shape or form, then you will appreciate what John Peel did for talent.
I'll be listening to R1 this evening once the nipper is asleep
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13 October 2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
A bit ovverated imo,did anyone actually listen ot his programs....god they were hard work.
His voice was annoying enough !! let alone some of the crap he played.
The "trendy" types liked to think they liked him tho.
Radio 1 is better without him IMO should have been punted to Radio 2 with Wogan
13 October 2005, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
A bit ovverated imo,did anyone actually listen ot his programs....god they were hard work.
13 October 2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
You really are a **** arent you Tiggs?
why?
because i placed a pop guru that has brought entertainment to millions above some old bloke that....based on the posts here...played rubbish that is now "cool" to like?
13 October 2005, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
why?
because i placed a pop guru that has brought entertainment to millions above some old bloke that....based on the posts here...played rubbish that is now "cool" to like?
because i placed a pop guru that has brought entertainment to millions above some old bloke that....based on the posts here...played rubbish that is now "cool" to like?
All of the posts in this thread stating that '...I didnt really like his radio programme.... so its no real loss...' make the posters look equally ignorant. Id suggest that anyone who feels agrieved as a result of my post here does a little research before coming the c*** with me.....
Simon
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13 October 2005, 05:43 PM
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Radio one plays utter tosswank and the only thing i ever listen to is dance anthems on sundays sometimes.
From what i hear tho the man done good for his part of the music industry. I dont dispute that.
Personally tho id rather shove a wasp down my one-eye than listen to any of that music
From what i hear tho the man done good for his part of the music industry. I dont dispute that.
Personally tho id rather shove a wasp down my one-eye than listen to any of that music
13 October 2005, 05:45 PM
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Going to see 65 Days Of Static tonight at Sheff Uni. I was an occasional listener to Peel's show, he had an amazingly diverse taste, somewhat baffling at times I must admit!
13 October 2005, 07:10 PM
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jeez ...
..some rather ignorant/bland people here .......or trolls!
okay he may have been a little arrogant (in an introverted way) granted.
but ffs he had an ear for bands who could bring something NEW to the stage...!!!!!...and the best quality old stuff besides
if all you want is piped boy band musak then OBVIOUSLY you wouldnt find his slot at all intresting
..some rather ignorant/bland people here .......or trolls!okay he may have been a little arrogant (in an introverted way) granted.
but ffs he had an ear for bands who could bring something NEW to the stage...!!!!!...and the best quality old stuff besides
if all you want is piped boy band musak then OBVIOUSLY you wouldnt find his slot at all intresting
13 October 2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by paul-s
Radio one plays utter tosswank and the only thing i ever listen to is dance anthems on sundays sometimes.
From what i hear tho the man done good for his part of the music industry. I dont dispute that.
Personally tho id rather shove a wasp down my one-eye than listen to any of that music
From what i hear tho the man done good for his part of the music industry. I dont dispute that.
Personally tho id rather shove a wasp down my one-eye than listen to any of that music
Anthems my ****, perhaps 1 or 2 in a couple of hours, the rest commercial crap.
There is a lot of ignorance around here WRT Peel, Christ i'm so cool saying that
13 October 2005, 08:10 PM
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Im listening to Radio1 now; theyre solely playing records that John Peel liked from bands he championed, all of whom say that John Peel was (singularly) responsible for their success.
Listen, its a who's who of bands that have been influential over the last 30+ years, from The Sex Pistols, The Undertones and Joy Division through to Nirvana and The White Stripes.
I honestly believe that unless you like folk & county music then the music that you and I listen to today would be substantially different and not fot the better.
As an aside, in my extremely limited personal experience of John Peel; I found he to be the most pleasant and humble man that you could imagine.
Simon
Listen, its a who's who of bands that have been influential over the last 30+ years, from The Sex Pistols, The Undertones and Joy Division through to Nirvana and The White Stripes.
I honestly believe that unless you like folk & county music then the music that you and I listen to today would be substantially different and not fot the better.
As an aside, in my extremely limited personal experience of John Peel; I found he to be the most pleasant and humble man that you could imagine.
Simon
13 October 2005, 11:50 PM
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Ok my points. Whenever i happened to catch peel on r1 i did find him easy to listen to and a pleasant character. I liked the way he switched about and would chuck the odd grimy drum n bass tune in amongst the usual stuff.
but personally i absolutely hate bands, 90% of the stuff that r1 play. Kiss 100 are just as bad they only play rnb now. The key to a good radio station has to be some variety. To me band music is all the same old same sound, but thats my opinion.
Im a dance music person, and
I only usually catch dance anthems cos its nice to hear something thats not usually played. The tunes are usually ok if not for a bit too much yak yak. Yea its now commercial stuff but nice to be reminded of the tunes that made good nites a few years ago.
but personally i absolutely hate bands, 90% of the stuff that r1 play. Kiss 100 are just as bad they only play rnb now. The key to a good radio station has to be some variety. To me band music is all the same old same sound, but thats my opinion.
Im a dance music person, and
Originally Posted by Jay m A
You telling you you prefer Dave Pearce over Pete tongs show?
Anthems my ****, perhaps 1 or 2 in a couple of hours, the rest commercial crap.
There is a lot of ignorance around here WRT Peel, Christ i'm so cool saying that
Anthems my ****, perhaps 1 or 2 in a couple of hours, the rest commercial crap.
There is a lot of ignorance around here WRT Peel, Christ i'm so cool saying that
14 October 2005, 08:24 AM
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He was a DJ, it's not like he played in any of the bands or helped write the songs.
The way that Radio 1 were starting every news bulletin about him was sickening, I had to listen to local radio in the end. :dead:
"And here's a track from some south African tribe that nobody will ever hear of again"
After all those 10000's of songs he was bound to pick a couple of bands that took off, hardly a cure for cancer or world peace.
The way that Radio 1 were starting every news bulletin about him was sickening, I had to listen to local radio in the end. :dead:
"And here's a track from some south African tribe that nobody will ever hear of again"
After all those 10000's of songs he was bound to pick a couple of bands that took off, hardly a cure for cancer or world peace.