In Memoriam

Introduction

 * This page is intended to be an overview of the ways in which John Peel commemorated the deaths of people commected to his programmes in some way, whether they were performers he played or admired, or who had worked with him or known him in some capacity. Date of decease is given after the artist name, followed by the music played in tribute. Please fill in any unknown or missing details.

List Of People Commemorated By Peel

 * Kurt Cobain, lead singer and guitarist with Nirvana (c. 5 April 1994). 22 April 1994, all three Nirvana Peel Sessions back to back.
 * Ian Curtis, lead singer of Joy Division (18 May 1980). 19 May 1980, 'New Dawn Fades' (from Unknown Pleasures).
 * Sandy Denny, singer and songwriter with Fairport Convention, amongst others (21 April 1978). 21 April 1978, unknown tracks by Fairport and Fotheringay.
 * Lonnie Donegan, skiffle musician (3 November 2002). 05 November 2002, 'Ham And Eggs' (from More Than Pie In The Sky Vol. 2), and others in subsequent shows.
 * Bob Marley, singer, songwriter and guitarist with the Wailers (11 May 1981). 11 May 1981, 'Exodus' (from Exodus).
 * Will Sinnott, bass player with the Shamen (23 May 1991). 01 June 1991, Peel Session #4.
 * John Walters, long time Peel show and session producer (30 July 2001). 31 July 2001, Roy Harper's 'When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease' (from HQ).
 * Teddy Warwick, member of BBC management who championed the Peel shows for many years (15 December 1999). 16 December 1999, unidentified trad jazz track.
 * Delroy Wilson, Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer (6 March 1995). 24 March 1995, 'Put Yourself In My Place'.


 * Footnotes