John Peel: Margrave of the Marshes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556526527)

When 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.

Author: John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft
ISBN-10: 1556526520
ISBN-13: 9781556526527
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.56w x 0.94d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/15/2007 pg. 93
Entertainment Weekly 06/08/2007 pg. 84