John Peel
August 30, 1939 · 87 years old
John Peel was a British radio presenter, record producer and music journalist. He's best known for his regular "Peel sessions", a segment in his radio show on BBC 1 in which music bands introduced new songs live in the studio, and for his voice over work on BBC television documentaries.
Known For
3 titles
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Billed as "rock and roll's greatest failure," musician John Otway offers a lesson in how to survive in showbiz.
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
The story focuses on the formation, anarchic ethos, confrontational style, and legendary live performances of Nick Cave's band The Birthday Party through interviews, archival footage, and concert clips.
Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?
A fusion of the brilliantly choreographed stage spectacle of Pulp’s biggest ever arena show — part of the global tour for More, the band’s first album in 24 years — with four decades of colorful, never-seen-before archival material.