Press Record.

Broadcaster John Peel was the champion of British music for nearly 40 years on his late-night Radio 1 show. He led the way in promoting new acts, from David Bowie, through Joy Division to the White Stripes.
I remember listening to the John Peel show rebroadcasts on my parents stereo. I think it played a huge part in my interest in radio and music in general. This is not one of those subjects that you can easily write a blurb about. Take the time to go through the astounding list of contributions he made to the music community. Maybe celebrate his life by enjoying the music he helped share with the world.
BBC's obituary (realaudio)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/news_web/video/40458000/nb/40458929_nb_16x9.ram
Der Vinylizer has posted a tribute as well with a live mix from Simon Begg/Buckfunk 3000
http://www.schriftsatz.info/bttb/BTTB_2004-10-26_-_Tribute_to_John_Peel_(D-044)_[128].mp3