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While I was sifting through a box of unmarked tapes a few weeks ago, I came across this 1978 session from Punk pioneers 999, recorded for John Peel at The BBC in November 1, 1978. 999 formed in London in December 1976. From the period of 1976 to 1985, the...
Be-Bop Deluxe to end the week. One of those bands from the 70s who were critically acclaimed, yet fell short of being a commercial success. No really good reason except poor timing. Be-Bop Deluxe initially appeared in 1972, a mix of Glam, Prog and hard-rock founded by Guitarist Bill Nelson....
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – in Session for John Peel – December 3, 1983 – BBC Radio 1 – Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Further evidence the 80s were all over the place musically, They began life as a New Wave band from Liverpool in 1980, after emerging from the Punk...
World of Twist – in Session for John Peel – June 25, 1991 – BBC Radio 1 – World Of Twist to end the week. A band from Sheffield who added a jolt to Madchester, World Of Twist were influential and had many fans. Unfortunately, it didn’t translate into record...
Curve – In Session for John Peel – March 10, 1991 – BBC Radio 1 – Curve to start off the week. In session for John Peel, their first on March 10, 1991. An electronica/shoe-gaze/Dream-Pop/alternative duo consisting of Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia. After several false starts, as a band...
UB40 – in session for John Peel – January 9, 1982 – BBC Radio 1 – UB40 tonight. A bunch of friends, all from the same neighborhood in Birmingham (UK), who got together and became one of the most successful Pop/Reggae outfits of the 1980s. With over 50 singles in...
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – The Verve in session for John Peel – Feb. 13, 1992 – BBC Radio 1 Ending up a hectic and strange week with a session from The Verve, recorded for John Peel at The BBC on...
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – The Cure – Live At Glastonbury – June 21, 1986 – BBC Radio 1 Mid-80s Cure tonight. From their standout performance at the 1986 Glastonbury Festival, recorded by the venerable BBC Radio 1 on June 21, 1986....
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – Heads, Hands And Feet – In Session For John Peel – June 9, 1972 – BBC Radio 1 A taste of British Country-Rock tonight by way of Heads, Hands and Feet – one of the critically...
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – Kula Shaker – Live At Cambridge Junction – Sept. 30, 1996 – BBC 6 Music As the 90s continued to spin in different directions, even the Brit-Pop movement was taking on new shapes and forms. Kula Shaker...
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