John Peel

John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE (30 August, 1939 – 25 October 2004), known professionally as John Peel, was a British disc jockey, radio presenter, and journalist.

Peel Day

In August of 2005, the BBC announced that it was declaring October 13 "Peel Day". "Peel Day is about celebrating John's legacy and his unrivalled passion for music," said Andy Parfitt, head of BBC Radio One. It would involve several gigs across Great Britain. The BBC said that it hoped that it would become an annual event.

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2005 - October 13 - BBC Radio One - Great Britain

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