John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE (30 August, 1939 – 25 October 2004), known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter and journalist. Known for his eclectic taste in music and his honest and warm broadcasting style, John Peel was a popular and respected DJ and broadcaster. He was one of the first to play reggae and punk on British radio. Wikipedia
The definitive Wikipedia entry for John Peel. Wikipedia is the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Peel
John Peel Day 2007 Keeping It Peel! Celebrate John Peel's legacy and put on your own tribute gig on 11 October 07. www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/alt/johnpeel/index.shtml
A selection of the better John Peel fansites. An online tribute to the late, great John Peel and a celebration of his life and career at Radio 1. www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/johnpeelday/2005/
BBC Radio 2 DJ Mark Radcliffe talks about his friend and former colleague, the late John Peel. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3956251.stm