John Peel (1939-2004)

I've just heard the terribly sad news of the death of DJ John Peel. Thinking about his influence on the music I listen to, I remembered going to university. Dropped off late afternoon by my mum, I put my clothes in the cupboard, notebook in the drawer, a couple of posters up and some books on the shelf. Just as one of you put in your automatic writing exercise, it was strange seeing those few familiar things in their new surroundings. I guess I felt isolated and unsure, not homesick as such, but conscious that I was away from home. That night I went to bed and put on the radio. John Peel was introducing 'US 80s 90s' by, as he always said, "The mighty Fall" and I was at home.

Dan Rebellato