Podcast appearances and mentions of andy peebles

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageAshley had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary Andy Peebles just weeks before he died for a programme about Steve Strange. Though the interview was about Steve, the conversation included many anecdotes related to Andy's long career overall including his famous interview with John Lennon. Here we play most of the interview in tribute to Andy and his memory. Enjoy and RIP Andy!Support the show

Juliet and Terence on: John Lennon and The Royal Mint; a way too easy pop quiz; being fooled by Spotify; Graham Gouldman at Cadogan Hall; and farewell to Jesse Colin Young; Adie Lillywhite; and Andy Peebles. {the 'magic' amulet}

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76

Former BBC broadcaster Andy Peebles shares stories from his youth growing up listening to pirate radio in the UK up until him establishing a decades long career at the forefront of broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 80 of Moments That Rock with renowned broadcaster Andy Peebles where he talks about the time he interviewed John Lennon just 2 days before his murder by Mark Chapman outside the Dakota Building in New York. He spent over 3 hours on the interview before going out to dinner with him. It was December 6th 1980 and that day none of us will ever forget came two days later. The interview was for the BBC and is commonly referred to as the last interview Lennon did. This is Part 1, unedited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Moments That Rock celebrated, long time radio broadcaster Andy Peebles shares many stories of the numerous artists he met during his 5o plus years of broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Tilley celebrates the special relationship Top of the Pops and BBC Radio 1 enjoyed during the 60's, 70's and 80's. Sharing their memories with him are former hosts Pete Murray, Tony Blackburn, David Symonds, Dave Lee Travis, Johnnie Walker, Greg Edwards, Paul Burnett, Rosko, David Hamilton, Kid Jensen, Peter Powell, Mike Read, Andy Peebles, Simon Bates, Steve Wright, Richard Skinner, Adrian Juste, Gary Davies, Pat Sharp, Bruno Brookes, Dixie Peach, Paul Jordan, Simon Mayo and Adrian John! Plus there's archive chats he recorded with David Jacobs, Dave Cash and Ed Stewart as well as Janice Long, alongside classic clips and rare recordings of all those presenters in action fronting the BBC's most iconic TV music show!!

My guest this week is Gary Bunt, Professor of Islamic Studies at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Gary and I made a reverse academic journey as he was an undergraduate student at Kent before moving to Lampeter in later years, whereas I started at Lampeter and moved to Kent. The first half of our conversation relates to a less known aspect of Gary's life in which he had a radio career in BBC production, including working with Brian Matthew. He met artists like The Specials and John Lydon when they were promoting their records.  Gary also received the tapes from the last interview that John Lennon gave, to Andy Peebles, before he died, and had a week to put together a documentary on Lennon. He also did some archive work on the 60s at the BBC, e.g. finding old session tracks. We learn why Gary left that world behind and became involved with a charity called Radio Lollipop which involved laying on big events. He became more involved in working with the patients, which also signalled a change in direction. Gary remembers listening to the radio from when he was young. He was more of a Capital than Radio 1 person, with the likes of Roger Scott and Nicky Horne, and we talk about the role of the radio presenter and their personae. Gary knew Brian Matthew and used to chat to him on his commute to work. We also learn about the Pirate Radio stations which influenced him, including the Dread Broadcasting Corporation which played reggae, as well as his enjoyment of listening to John Peel. Gary interviewed Adam Ant on one occasion, being in the right place at the right time, and we learn that Gary was not someone liable to be star struck, though he wishes he had some photos/selfies from those days. We find out why Gary was intrigued by the possibility of going to university, where, at the University of Kent, he applied his research skills from his media work to his degree. After initially studying English, Gary ended up focusing after his first year on Religious Studies, including specializing in Islam. Gary reflects on his student days, including the trips he made, such as to Egypt, and how he ended up doing a research-based Masters at Durham. Then, at the end of the interview, we discover what the future has in store for Gary.

50 years on from it's debut in 1973, Shaun Tilley is joined by Smiley Miley as they tell the story of The Radio 1 Roadshow, the world's biggest travelling outside broadcast event going coast to coast every Summer! Its creator Johnny Beerling also shares his memories plus there's tales from Tim Blackmore, David Hamilton, Annie Nightingale, Dave Atkey, Rosko, Paul Burnett, Tony Blackburn, Adrian Juste, Peter Powell, Andy Peebles, Kid Jensen, Steve Wright, Mike Read, Gary Davies, Bruno Brookes, Simon Bates, Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles as well as archive interviews, classic clips and much more!!

Shaun Tilley celebrates 70 years of the UK's official singles chart and remembers the days when the BBC's countdown of best selling hits was the listening event of the week! From the Tuesday lunchtime reveal to the Sunday evening recap, this is The Story Of The Radio 1 Chart Show. The programme features archive and exclusive interviews with Alan Freeman, Dave Lee Travis, Tom Browne, Johnnie Walker, Paul Burnett, Simon Bates, Andy Peebles, Tony Blackburn, Tommy Vance, Gary Davies, Richard Skinner and Bruno Brookes!!

Lancashire broadcasting legend Andy Peebles shares his memories of 55 years of Radio One. A Ribble Valley life saving road rescue, The Royal Ballet in Blackpool and Woodend Mine.

From its launch in 1973, right through the 70's, 80's and 90's...The Radio 1 Roadshow was the world's biggest free broadcasting event! In this edition of the series Shaun Tilley and Smiley Miley visit BBC Radio in the South with guests Phillip Schofield and Tony Blackburn as they share their stories of fronting the Roadshow in that region. Plus there's memories from Rosko, Kid Jensen, Mike Read, Andy Peebles, Rod McKenzie, Adrian Juste and more!!

From its launch in 1973, right through the 70's, 80's and 90's...The Radio 1 Roadshow was the world's biggest free broadcasting event! In this edition of the series Shaun Tilley and Smiley Miley visit BBC Radio Wales with guests Gary Davies and Mike Read as they share their Welsh stories of fronting the Roadshow. Plus there's memories from Adrian Juste, Paul Burnett, Janice Long, Andy Peebles, Simon Mayo, Emperor Rosko, Dave Pearce and more!!

'How ya doing? Your Disco King here to do his thing! I hope you have had a be-YOOTI-ful day. We are here to keep it that way!'   Paul and Sean are delighted today to have a very special guest: British radio legend Andy Peebles - a life-long champion and friend (in every sense) of 10cc.   Andy began his DJ-ing career in Bournemouth, before moving to Manchester to take up a residency at Hardrock, Rank’s huge and prestigious live venue and discotheque in Stretford, Manchester. After a stint with BBC Radio Manchester in the early 70s, he became one of the founding DJs on Piccadilly Radio a few years later. But most of us know him as a Radio One presenter, where he garnered a reputation for thoughtful interviews and sheer passion for music. Perhaps his greatest legacy is his famous and candid interview with John Lennon, taped just days before his death in 1980. He continues to broadcast to this day.   We hope you enjoy this entertaining whistle-stop tour through Andy’s career, and his frequent crossing of paths with Eric, Lol, Kevin and particularly Graham.   And did we mention that Andy was further immortalised by his cameo appearance on *that* triple album?  

I am joined by Brian Grant the director of the Britbox documentary Lennon's Last Weekend a not to be missed program. Today mark’s the 40th anniversary of the death of one of music’s greatest icons John Lennon. Earlier on that same day, he said goodbye to BBC Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles who had spent the weekend doing the last and possibly the most detailed interview ever given by the formal Beatle. After avoiding any interviews Lennon knew that he would have to something to promote his almost soon to be released Double Fantasy.Despite agreeing to a short twenty-minute interview with Peebles, the two hit it off and Lennon and Ono spent eight hours over what would turn out to be the final weekend of his life-giving his most lengthy, comprehensive, and honest interviews ever. Lennon spoke very openly about everything from The Beatles break-up, working with fellow music legends on their projects, producing solo albums, and life in New York.The tapes of that extraordinary interview are the focus of a brilliantly crafted documentary “Lennon’s Last Weekend,” that is streaming now on Britbox here in the U.S. “As the true home of Great British programming, BritBox is proud to be sharing this beloved British icon’s story with our audience,” said BritBox President and CEO, Soumya Sriraman. “I hope this documentary provides a way for John Lennon’s fans to celebrate his life and legacy in what would have been his 80th yearThis is a five star must-see documentary for anyone who is a music fan but especially for those who loved the Beatles. Britbox is a streaming service of the BBC and ITV, which can be seen on multiple devices. They also offer a seven-day free trial of their service where you will find some of the best in British, comedy, drama, documentaries, and much more.https://www.britbox.com/us/Promotional consideration for Stream On with Jim Williams comes from Sling TV. They are far and away, the best live streaming service on the planet.Cord cutters and cord nevers want a place to keep up with live TV with sports or news. Well, we have the best possible option at the best cost in the business.Check them out at https://www.sling.com/It doesn’t matter if you like sports, or news, or entertainment they have it all in one place at a price that will have you cutting the cord today! Check out www.slingtv.com for their outstanding live service today and start saving money.Have questions or comments?No problem just ask away on social media Twitter @JWMediaDC Instagram – Jimwilliams200 and Email at jimwilliamsmedia@gmail.com

Andy Peebles, DJ, speaks to Sarah and Cormac about the three hour interview he conducted with John Lennon two days before he died.

Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)  Bruce Springsteen - It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City (1973)  Bruce Springsteen - Jungleland (1975) Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band - Erie Canal (2007) Miss Nixon (pictured) was our Elementary School music teacher.  It struck me like a ton of bricks the other day. I was having a conversation with Harrison. How did it come up? We were talking about which songs he sang in hie Elementary School music class. He listed a bunch of songs that were on the radio at that time. Death Cab For Cutie and Imagine Dragons. Maroon 5. So what had happened was that the music teacher, to her credit, said to them, "What do you want to sing?" And that was their answer.  But POACA who lived in West Seneca, New York in the '70s were not afforded this delicious luxury. Nope. We sang this song, "Erie Canal". Do you know what the Erie Canal was?  Wikipedia: The Erie Canal in New York is part of the east–west, cross-state route of the New York State Canal System. It originally ran 363 miles from the Hudson River in Albany to Lake Erie in Buffalo. It was built to create a navigable water route from New York City and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.  So, about 100 years after it was the main route for the traversing of goods from NYC to Chicago and beyond, to be replaced by the railroads, we kids were still singing about it.  WE sang:  "You're A Grand Old Flag"/"Señor Del Gato"/"O Suzanna"/"Camptown Races"/"America The Beautiful"/"I've Been Working On The Railroad"...lots of jingoism hammered home early, as was racism. What did we think "G'wine ta run all night" meant? And we didn't get to pick.  There were these records that Miss Nixon would break out. There must have been a whole industry of songs written for kids, with attendant sheet music and these records featuring what sounded like adults pretending to be kids. If you know of any let me know. I recall one song, "Fender Bender", about a guy who played bass guitar. Another one, "A Better World", which I actually learned to play for my own band, Leo. I would LOVE to hear one of these creepy records. Anyhow... Bruce Springsteen - The River (1979)  Steel Mill - Goin' Back To Georgia (1970)  Bruce Springsteen Band - Don't You Want To Be An Outlaw (1972)  Child - Hold On, I'm Comin' (1969)  Tom Waits - Jersey Girl (1980)  Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Lyin' in a Bed of Fire (1982) Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - The Fever (1976)  Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - Trapped Again (1978)  Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - Why (1980)  Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - I Don't Want to Go Home (1976)  Stevie Wonder - Feeding Off the Love of the Land (1975)  Terrible Lizard - Bang Your Head (1981) This is Human League, the same band that would have a HUGE hit with "Don't You Want Me Baby" and "(Keep Feeling) Fascination".  “We’d often finish sessions late and everyone would go home – apart from Jo,” recalls Dave Allen. “Jo was staying at the studio because he didn’t have anywhere else to go and after a while we had this idea to make a heavy metal ‘Stars On 45’ record. The beat isn’t difficult, is it? That took 10 minutes. And then it was, ‘OK, what songs have we got to do?’. ‘Smoke On The Water’, ‘Alright Now’, ‘Silver Machine’, ‘School’s Out’… It was a joy to get a guitar out and do a really terrible version of ‘Purple Haze’ over a ‘Stars On 45’ beat. It was relaxation. “Martin came home very drunk one night when we were trying to do the middle eight of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and we said,’C’mon Martin, we need a mad toms solo like that Led Zeppelin song’, and so he played this brilliant freestyle Linn Drum tom tom solo. In the end, the medley was called ‘Bang Your Head’ and released as a single on Island. The band was called Terrible Lizard. We had a meeting with a guy who said, ‘How are we going to do the promo for this?’. Andy Peebles called it the worst record ever made when he played it on his lunchtime [Radio 1] show. I was very proud.” Patty Devick - Kill Me! (1979) I love the crazy nature of this single. Artist and song were lost in the shuffle, but I like it. It's unique.  Patty Devick - Sugar, Sugar, Drive Me (1979)  The Association - Silent Song Thru The Land (1972)  The Association - Little Road and a Stone to Roll (1972) Written by John Stewart, who wrote "Daydream Believer" for The Monkees, as well as his own solo hit, "Gold" in 1979. What a great song this is. By then, no one was paying attention to them, but I like this record MUCH more than the ones they made in their halcyon days.  Brainstorm - She Lets Her Hair Down (Early in the Morning) (1969) NOTE: NOT the same Brainstorm that is featured in the "Conductors" episode. I've played the version by The Tokens. Would you like to see a hair commercial featuring this song from 1970? Sure you would, you deviant.  https://youtu.be/7nOKoCP6zXg Three labels issued versions of "Early in the Morning" as singles in November, 1969 to capitalize on the popularity of the Clairol TV commercial. The first to be released was Gene Pitney's "She Lets Her Hair Down". The record stalled at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100.The Tokens` version was released a week or two later and was the most successful of the three versions, peaking at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 10, 1970 (No. 59 in Cash Box on Jan 31, 1970).Bang, as their trade ad highlighted, went to the source and released Don Young's original version, first released under the name "Brainstorm". Mr. Young also sang on the Clairol TV commercial. The Don Young single never broke out of the Billboard Bubbling Under chart.   From Discogs.com: As a side note, Buddah Records took a full-page ad in Billboard promoting the Tokens' single, "Don't Worry Baby" (February 22, 1970), claiming that the Tokens had performed in the Clairol "She Lets Her Hair Down" commercial. No doubt in response to threats of legal action from various aggrieved parties, Buddah had to take out a full-page "Correction" in Billboard (March 21, 1970) acknowledging the fact that Don Young was the performer in the commercial, and explaining that Buddah had "inadvertently" failed to reference a different Clairol commercial which the Tokens had actually produced.    

Después del éxito de las movilizaciones de ayer "Alerta Roja (hacemos eventos)" desde M.U.T.E. terminamos (capítulo 14 y último de "¿Cómo lo llevas?") nuestra ronda de charlas con gente relacionado con el mundo de la música en directo con Carla Varona, presidenta de UFI (Unión Fonográfica Independiente) que se vieron afectados por la pandemia al suspenderse la fiesta anual de entrega de premios que al final será en televisión en Movistar Plus el próximo 16 de octubre. Dos noticias del día que tienen que ver con el mundo de los Beatles. Por un lado que el 31 de agosto del año próximo saldrá "The Beatles: Get Back" que es el resultado de la transcripción de 120 horas de conversaciones entre los miembros de la banda desde principios del 69 (acababa de llegar al número 1 su doble blanco) hasta las sesiones del "Let it be" con el mítico concierto en la azotea. También se incluyen fotos de Linda nunca vistas. Por su lado se anuncia un documental llamado "Lennon last weekend" dirigido por Brian Grant sobre la última entrevista de John Lennon concedida a la BBC y realizada por Andy Peebles. Otras noticias tienen que ver con el trabajo conjunto en el estudio de Sharon van Etten, en el piano, y Linda Perry (aquel proyecto de 4 Non Blondes), en la guitarra, componiendo juntas y que los jueces no estiman que haya plagio de Nicki Minaj de su tema ·Sorry" de una pieza del debut de Tracy Chapman del 88 que lo denunció hace dos años. Además, Angel Olsen fue la elegida por la directora Miranda July y el compositor Emile Mosseri (película "Kajiliionaire") para hacer una versión del tema éxito de Bobby Vinton del año 62 y ya llegará película (en España se verá el 21 de octubre) y disco con el "24 Karate Gold" de Stevie Nicks con temas de su carrera en solitario y de Fleetwood Mac. En la recta final Steve Earle planea disco de homenaje a su hijo Justin Townes Earle con temas suyos, Lambchop hacen disco de versiones llamado "Trip" y Eels avanzan otro corte de "Earth to Dora". Apenas dos temas de aquí. La mirada atrás (con g.a.t.o.) cuando Bright Baby Blues acababan de fichar por Subterfuge y aún no eran The Bright y lo nuevo de Caballo Prieto Azabache con formación renovada. El último tema ha sido uno de "Parklife" que apenas tocaron en directo el año pasado Blur mientras que Damon Albarn no descarta más reuniones con sus compañeros. Escuchar audio

Graham takes a covid test, Morecambe folk rescue a circus and clog dancing squirrels in Burnley! Plus, in its 30th anniversary, Andy Peebles takes us backstage at Live Aid.

From its launch in 1967, right through the 70's to the mid 80's...BBC Radio 1 was probably the world's biggest music station! In this edition of the series Shaun Tilley introduces you to DJ Andy Peebles, one of the many people behind the network's success during those golden years as he tells the story of ‘his' Radio 1!!

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; how would Mike Read get on in the WWF? and how long would it take before someone took his guitar off him and stoved his head in with it? It's been too long, Pop-Crazed Youngsters, but we're back from our spell of R&R at Pontins Camber Sands and are going armpit-deep into the cavity of one of the landmark episodes of Top Of The Pops - the one with the biggest TV audience ever. ITV are on strike, and the only other thing on the telly is carriage driving, of all things, leaving the field clear for Andy Peebles to make his TOTP debut in his ill-fitting suit. Musicwise, it looks as if the BBC have ramped up the fun-for-all-the-family aspect in a desperate grab for as many eyeballs as possible, meaning we get a load of acts who are nowhere near the Top 40 mixed in with the usual fare. The Headboys get lumped into the New Wave thing and are not pleased about it. Jacko and Chic provide a devastating one-two punch. Scabby cowboys - in the shape of Dr Hook and Charlie Daniels - fill the air with the tang of unwashed denim. There's a fearsome soundclash between Errol Dunkley and The Dooleys. Cats UK get ignored by The Kids. Sue of Legs & Co slaps a warning sign on her knee. It's a glorious slab of the Eighventies, and it's picked over with the care and attention you've come to expect from us.    David Stubbs and Taylor Parkes join Al Needham for a huddle around the candle of late '79, veering off on tangents such as our favourite industrial disputes of the 70s, pestering your Dad to start wearing an eyepatch, the shocking antics of Gary's Mam in Leeds, being confused by questionnaires in Shoot!, getting pissed up with a dog that looked like Marilyn Monroe on Central Weekend, and why the Daily Express are a bunch of thick twats. Get ready for some proper swearing.   Video Playlist |  Subscribe  |  Facebook  |  Twitter Subscribe to us on iTunes here. Support us on Patreon here.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Peebles Sings Karaoke On Steve Wright In The Afternoon On BBC Radio 1 In May 1990 by Random audio from UK broadcaster Ian Watko Watkins

John Lennon has been a huge part of my life for decades. In this Bonus Track episode, I talk about how his murder affected me then and now. I know it's not the most happiest of topics around the holidays, I probably should have put this out on his birthday. But it didn't make sense to me to do that. One thing I forgot to talk about during the show was one of my trips to NYC in the late 80s. I went with some friends to the Dakota building, where John Lennon lived and was murdered. I left feeling a renewed sadness about the murder, because the area where he was shot was so small. I had built it up in my head that since this was such an earth shattering event for me, the area where it happened would be bigger somehow. But it wasn't, it was just the entrance to an apartment building, albeit an expensive one. We went to Strawberry Fields in Central Park across the street afterwards, which made me feel a little better, but not much. I wasn't expecting so many flowers and trinkets left by fans on the Imagine mosaic almost a decade after the murder. I think a part of me was hoping to find some answers there as to why this happened, but I was disappointed. I don't think now that there are any answers. I would like to go back to Strawberry Fields someday, but I will stay away from the Dakota. Regardless of the morose subject matter, I do hope you enjoy the episode and I thank you for listening. We all shine on. John Lennon's Final Print Interview with Jonathan Cott Lennon Remembers Part 1 Lennon Remembers Part 2 NYC Radio the night Lennon was killed John Lennon's Last Radio interview with Andy Peebles

More On The Film & Alan G Parker  From the Emmy nominated director of Monty Python: Almost The Truth , Alan G. Parker (Rebel Truce: The Story of The Clash, Hello Quo, Never Mind the Sex Pistols, Who Killed Nancy) and produced by Reynold D'Silva and Alexa Morris , the film features incredible rare archival footage unseen since the 1960s. The film also features rare interviews with The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best , John Lennon's sister Julia Baird , Beatles' manager Brian Epstein's secretary Barbara O'Donnell, Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks, Beatles associate Tony Bramwell, Pattie Boyd's sister Jenny Boyd , Hunter Davies, Simon Napier-Bell, Ray Connolly, Bill Harry, Philip Norman, Steve Turner, Andy Peebles, Freda Kelly and The Merseybeats . IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY! THE BEATLES: SGT. PEPPER & BEYOND examines the year 1967, the year that would arguably be the most crucial in the band's career, a year in which they stopped being the world's number one touring band and instead became the world's most innovative recording artists, pushing the boundaries of what could be achieved in the studio. Unable to hear themselves perform and mired by controversy, the band decided to stop touring in August 1966. What followed was a period of extreme creativity and rebirth during which they embraced Swinging London, the ‘avant-garde', LSD and the advent of the Summer Of Love. The result was the creation of their new alter ego, Sgt. Pepper, with the desire to create a pop music first, the concept album. A devoted fan since the age of nine, the film's director Alan G. Parker has set out to explore this period by filming interviews with former employees, fellow musicians, family member and journalists, all of whom were there at the time. These stories are in turn supported by a vast array of impressive archival footage, much of it not seen since first transmission. The result is a detailed examination of why the band stopped touring, how the album was conceived and its recording at EMI's Abbey Road Studios, its lyrics, the creation of its sleeve and finally its release. All this is set against a background of the band's changing relationship with their manager, Brian Epstein and the tragedy of his death, the creation of Apple and the powerful influence of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Trailer: https://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=n2uUckwL6oo IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/titl e/tt6440916 Alan G. Parker (Director IMDb): http://www.imdb.com/nam e/nm2569672 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Clarkson chats in-depth to long-serving BBC Radio 1 presenter Andy Peebles ahead of the station's upcoming 50th anniversary. There's a special guest newsreader in the shape of Newsbeat legend Rod McKenzie - plus in David Lloyd's Radio Moments highlights include Chris Moyles' Radio 1 departure and the anniversary of Newsbeat's launch in 1973.

As Piccadilly hit its first birthday in 1975, a commemorative 7" vinyl disc was duly released. On it, you can hear the voices of Roger Day, Steve England, Andy Peebles, Tony Emmerson and Steve Merike. There's an invitation to buy a special pendant radio, provided you despatch a cheque or postal order; and we hear the words of the founding MD, Philip T Birch, who describes Picc as: friendly 1st; happy 2nd; informative 3rd; and entertaining 4th.

“I’m happy and pleased with life” A relaxed David Bowie – in an insightful interview with Andy Peebles for Radio 1, recorded in New York on 5 Dec 1980 and broadcast the following January – 35 years ago. “I would never want to be a banner waver for any particular cause” (Archive audio collected by Richard White)

Welcome to 2016 Everybody!    December was a busy month for Beatles people and places, with updates to almost all of our previous shows.     Tune in to find out how Bruce Springsteen, the film Creed, Kenny Aronoff, Andy Peebles and the Roots all entered the Beatles orbit.

It is exactly 30 years since the former Beatle, John Lennon, was shot dead in New York. Two days before John Lennon was killed, he spent several hours talking to a young BBC music journalist, Andy Peebles. For Witness, Andy remembers the man he met - his mood, his conversation, his wit. Andy Peebles with John and Yoko