[peel] Yet another eulogy.

[Nigel U]

MessageThe only time I saw Peelie face to face was during the early 90s while waiting for a train on an otherwise deserted platform at Cambridge. I wanted to say something, but declined because I thought I'd say something daft, and since he was there with one of his daughters I thought it best not to bother him.

You always think there'll be another chance... :-/

N

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: McKINNON Dougal 
  To: peel@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 8:03 AM
  Subject: [peel] Yet another eulogy.


  I was on holiday when I heard the news of JP's death so this has been my first chance to respond.  What can I say that others haven't already said?  Probably nothing.  My record collection is full to the brim of stuff I wouldn't have heard other than for John. Listening to his shows used to dominate my spare time - re-arranging dates, visits to the pub, etc so that I could hear a specific band in session, doing copies of the show for other people and so on.  I can't believe I will never do that again.

  I only ever met him once and I was so awestruck I just gawped at him and asked him to sign me an autograph, but he did actually read my name out live on air when I e-mailed him and asked for a specific track.  Amazingly, he did play the track I asked for, and at the right speed.

   Obviously my sadness as a listener is nothing compared with that felt by his family and friends, but it still hurts.

  Thanks for everything John.


  dougal mckinnon
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