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Happy Birthday John Peel: 15 DJs carrying the torch for new music
The radio icon would have been 75 today
Phil Taggart and Alice Levine: Bringing new music to a younger audience, Phil and Alice's late-night show on Radio 1 was brilliant for breaking new bands. The duo finished in this slot earlier this month, but their respective solo shows are equally as good for discovering new bands.
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30 August would have seen the late, great John Peel turn 75 years old.
The legacy of the British radio icon cannot be overstated enough, with Peel having an unrivaled impact on new music and breaking bands to the masses, all with charm, grace and wit.
Tomorrow (31 August) will see BBC 6 music host a special show in memory of Peel, looking back at his impact on British music along with memories from the people inspired by his work (including Gigwise).
In appreciation of John Peel on what would have been his birthday, here are 15 DJ's continuing his work and carrying the torch for new music.
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