List of Peel Sessions

This is a list of artists (bands and individual musicians) who recorded at least one session for John Peel and his show on BBC Radio 1 from 1967 to his death in 2004.[1] The first session was recorded by Tomorrow on 21 September 1967, and the last by Skimmer on 21 October 2004. After Skimmer's session, three further sessions that had already been booked before Peel's death were recorded: Bloc Party on 4 November, 65daysofstatic on 18 November and Sunn O))) on 9 December.

Bands and artists with most sessions

Band/artist Number of sessions
1. The Fall 24
2. Ivor Cutler 22
3. Loudon Wainwright III 16
4. The Wedding Present 13
5. Michael Chapman 12
6. Fairport Convention 12
7. Half Man Half Biscuit 12
8. Incredible String Band 12
9. Vivian Stanshall 12
10. Billy Bragg 11
11. Cinerama 11
12. Thin Lizzy 11
13. Caravan 10
14. Kevin Coyne 10
15. Roy Harper 10
16. Hefner 10
17. Medicine Head 10
18. Bridget St John 10
19. Steeleye Span 10
20. Pete Atkin 9
21. Martin Carthy 9
21. Robin and Barry Dransfield 9
23. Family 9
24. Fleetwood Mac 9
25. PJ Harvey 9

Where an artist has recorded more than one session under different names, then both names are listed.

0–9

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  • K K Kings: (1 session, 1994)
  • Kaisers: (1 session, 1995)
  • Kaito: (1 session, 2001)
  • Kaleidoscope: (1 session, 1967)
  • Kan Kan: (1 session, 1982)
  • Kanda Bongo Man: (2 sessions, 1993–2003)
  • Armory Kane: (1 session, 1968)
  • Karamasov: (1 session, 1999)
  • Katch 22: (1 session, 1991)
  • Kelis: (1 session, 2000)
  • Dave Kelly: (1 session, 1968)
  • Jo-Ann Kelly: (1 session, 1968)
  • Kenickie: (2 sessions, 1995–96)
  • Kerb: (1 session, 1998)
  • Keys: (1 session, 2003)
  • Imrat Khan: (2 sessions, 1969–70)
  • Vilayat Khan: (1 session, 1968)
  • Khartomb: (1 session, 1982)
  • Khaya: (2 sessions, 1999–2000)
  • Kick Partners: (1 session, 1983)
  • Kid 606 Vs. Remote Viewer: (1 session, 2000)
  • Kid Koala: (1 session, 2000)
  • Kidnapper: (1 session, 1997)
  • Killing Floor: (1 session, 1969)
  • Killing Joke: (5 sessions, 1979–83)
  • Killjoys: (2 sessions, 1977–78)
  • Kills: (1 session, 2003)
  • William E Kimber and The Ian Green Orchestra: (1 session, 1967)
  • King: (1 session, 1978)
  • King Biscuit Boy: (1 session, 1971)
  • King Crimson: (2 sessions, 1969)
  • King of the Slums: (1 session, 1988)
  • Kings of Oblivion: (1 session, 1990)
  • Kingsbury Manx: (1 session, 2000)
  • Kinks: (4 sessions, 1967–74)
  • Kiss AMC: (1 session, 1989)
  • KIT: (1 session, 1989)
  • Kitchens of Distinction: (1 session, 1992)
  • Klezmatics: (1 session, 1992)
  • Klute: (1 session, 1998)
  • Knights of the Occasional Table: (1 session, 1993)
  • Buddy Knox & Bad River: (1 session, 1970)
  • Spider John Koerner: (1 session, 1968)
  • Kokomo: (3 sessions, 1974–75)
  • Dembo Konte and Kausu Kouyate: (1 session, 1989)
  • Alexis Korner: (1 session, 1969)
  • Leo Kottke: (1 session, 1977)
  • Billy J. Kramer: (1 session, 1973)
  • Krispy Three: (2 sessions, 1990–91)
  • Kursaal Flyers: (1 session, 1975)
  • Fela Kuti: (1 session, 1973)

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Z

  • Zabrinski: (1 session, 2001)
  • Zeni Geva: (2 sessions, 1994–96)
  • Benjamin Zephaniah: (2 sessions, 1983)
  • Zero Zero: (1 session, 1991)
  • Zeros: (1 session, 1977)
  • Zerra 1: (2 sessions, 1983)
  • Zimbabwe Cha Cha Cha Kings: (1 session, 1993)
  • Zinica: (1 session, 1987)
  • Zion Train: (2 sessions, 1994–96)
  • Zones: (2 sessions, 1978)
  • Zuvuya: (1 session, 1994)
  • Zvuki Mu: (1 session, 1989)
  • Die Zwei At The Rodeo: (1 session, 1984)

References

  1. ^ Details are taken from the Ken Garner's The Peel Sessions book (2007).
  2. ^ This was never broadcast, possibly due to their links to neo-nazi violence in Southall in 1981, which resulted in the Southall riots.
  3. ^ Was not broadcast for unknown reasons.
  4. ^ Previously called the Chords in their first session, but changed their name to avoid legal disputes.
  5. ^ Different band to the one who did a session in 1978.
  6. ^ "John Peel Tracklistings: 17/3/2004". BBC. 17 March 2004. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  7. ^ A session that never was broadcast.
  8. ^ Later called Ray Owen's Moon to avoid legal disputes.
  9. ^ Session offered before Peel's death, honoured by producer Louise Kattenhorn. Broadcast on Huw Stephens' show on 1 March 2005.
  10. ^ Was not broadcast, because of 'too much swearing' according to John Walters in Ken Garner's Peel Sessions book.
  11. ^ Booked to do a second session, but did not make it because of 'measles'.
  12. ^ Session offered before Peel's death, honoured by producer Louise Kattenhorn and broadcast on Huw Stephens' show on 15 February 2005.
  13. ^ "BBC - BBC Music Blog: My Top 10 Maida Vale Sessions". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2016.

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