[peel] End of an Era

[Phil Edwards]

More like end of an epoch.
Like Jon my eyes welled up when I heard the news, but when I started reading
the condolences it was full blown shoulder jerking unabashed sobbing. One of
the most common sentiments running through these condolences is "never been
so upset about the passing of someone I've never met". Never a truer word.
The world will be a grimmer place without him, his humanity, his humour, his
humility.
I think his humour is demonstrated by the use of Andrew Morrison's
disclaimers, replacing the musicians versions (loved your mum's "helloooo"
Andrew - ta for that album link).
One of John's favourite comments on coming across a "genuinely nice
person/band" was "it's a shame they don't live in my village".
Well, I think all of us would say the same regarding John.
The Don Maclean song "The Day the music died" was about the death of Buddy
Holly. But today is truly "The Day the music died".
Listening to various tributes tonight and Zane Lowe said that he once asked
Peelie "what are you searching for"? Apparently he gave him a look that said
"what a silly question". Well he may not have been searching, but he found
it hundreds if not thousands of times over in the shape of :- The
Undertones, Joy Division, The Smiths, The Fall, The Bhundu Boys, Culture
etc, etc.
There may be a bit of a selfish streak in all of these postings. ie. who can
possibly replace him and introduce us all to the new Undertones, Joy
Division, Fall etc. but I believe even Peelie will be slightly miffed that
these bands will never get heard.
Sorry for the disjointed ramblings but I am still numb from the news.
Finally my condolences go out to Sheila and family and little Archie who
will have missed out so much of a wonderful grandad.
Phil
P.S.
Did Peely ever get himself that bit of molybdenum?






                              Regards
                              Phil Edwards

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  -----Original Message-----
  From: Andrew Morrison [mailto:morriso@...]
  Sent: 26 October 2004 21:00
  To: peel@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [peel] End of an Era


  I've been an avid Peely fan for sixteen years, and he has pointed me in
the direction of literally hundreds of releases to compliment my record
collection.  He even helped me land my job, by playing the "offensive
content" announcements my family and I recorded for his show.

  Just a few weeks ago, John commented that it was his "ambition" to meet us
all before the end of the year, and we were due to attend his Christmas
techno night at Maida Vale studios in December.

  It will be my life long regret that I never got the chance to meet and
chat with someone who influenced my life so constantly, and so positively.
I feel honoured to have contributed, in a very minor way, to his broadcasts.

  I'm gutted, and still in disbelief that I'll no longer be taping his shows
every week.  The unprecedented reaction from his many, many fans around the
globe only cements his reputation as the world's finest broadcaster.  We
should all feel privileged to have experienced his shows within our
lifetime.

  We shall miss you, Uncle John.

  Regards,
  Andrew Morrison (29)
  Portsmouth

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