John Peel
/ˌdʒɒn ˈpiːl/
/ˌdʒɑːn ˈpiːl/
- (1939-2004) an English disc jockey and broadcaster who worked for Radio 1 from the time it started in 1967. He encouraged good bands which were not well known by playing their records. He also presented the Radio 4 programme about family life called Home Truths.
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