Where's that damn Immortality Serum?
...and guys like Mark Chapman and Lou Pearlman will probably live to be a
gazillion...

bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <FFFAW@aol.com>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:09 AM
Subject: RIP John Peel


> I'm absolutely gutted. Like Greg Shaw, here's another person I thought
(wished) was immortal.
>
> -Lola
>
>
> From the Radio 1 site:
>
> John Peel passes away
> Last updated 26 October 2004
>
>
> John Peel OBE, legendary Radio 1 and Radio 4 presenter, has died suddenly
on holiday in Peru.
>
> It has been confirmed that John died from a heart attack last night - he
leaves behind his wife Sheila and four children.
>
> The veteran broadcaster had worked for Radio 1 since its launch in 1967.
>
> Radio 1 Controller Andy Parfitt said:
>
> "John Peel was a broadcasting legend. I am deeply saddened by his death as
are all who work at Radio 1."
>
> "John's influence has towered over the development of popular music for
nearly four decades and his contribution to modern music and music culture
is immeasurable."
>
> "Hopeful bands all over the world sent their demo tapes to John knowing
that he really cared. His commitment and passion for new music only grew
stronger over the years."
>
> "In fact, when I last saw him he was engaged in a lively debate with his
fellow DJs over the state of new music today. He will be hugely missed."
>
> BBC Director of Radio & Music Jenny Abramsky added:
>
>
> "John Peel was a unique broadcaster whose influence on Radio 1 could be
felt from its very first days. He nurtured musicians and listeners alike
introducing them to new sounds."
>
> "His open minded approach to music was mirrored by his equally generous
approach to his audience when he went to Radio 4 to present Home Truths."
>
> "He had a remarkable rapport with all his listeners. Everyone at BBC Radio
is devasted by the news. John is simply irreplaceable. Our hearts go out to
Sheila and his children."
>
>