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OverviewWhen he died in 2004, John Peel was in the middle of writing his memoir, which was completed by his wife, Sheila Ravenscroft, with help from their four children. His compelling autobiography details his life as the most influential DJ in rock history. At BBC's Radio 1, Peel helmed his own show from 1968 until his death, and first introduced UK listeners to reggae, punk, and hip-hop. T-Rex, David Bowie, the Faces, the Sex Pistols, Fairport Convention, Pink Floyd, the Clash, the Buzzcocks, the Cure, Joy Division, the Wedding Present, Def Leppard, Pulp, the Smiths, and the White Stripes have all credited Peel as a major boost to their careers. This intimate portrait of the man and his music provides firsthand remembrances of many of these acts and illuminates how this modest and unassuming man singlehandedly changed the course of rock'n'roll. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Peel , Sheila Ravenscroft , Jack WhitePublisher: Chicago Review Press Imprint: Chicago Review Press Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.70cm Weight: 0.640kg ISBN: 9781556526527ISBN 10: 1556526520 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 01 June 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSlightly rambling, always entertaining, surprisingly memorable. -- Rain Taxi Review of Books Like the man himself, both drily humorous and engagingly sentimental. -- Entertainment Weekly <br> Author InformationJohn Peel was the most influential radio DJ in the United Kingdom for more than 35 years. Sheila Ravenscroft married Peel in 1974. Jack White is a Grammy-winning rock musician, singer, music producer, and actor. He is best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of the rock duo The White Stripes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |