1976 Band Retrospectives

In 1976, Peel recorded ten shows featuring the histories of major bands, including related artists. These were broadcast when he was on holiday over two weeks in August.

In hindsight, the shows may be viewed as drawing a line under the Top Gear years and clearing the way for punk, New Wave and beyond - although Peel's first "punk special" wouldn't be until 10 December 1976 and the influence of the old guard would continue to be felt in the 1976 Festive Fifty.

Shows
(Dates from Ken Garner's listing in The Peel Sessions, p.216)