I see The Smiths' "How Soon is Now" has sneeked onto the 'tribute' album as track 3 on disc 2. Out this coming Monday.
Elcectic would be the word I'd choose Ali, not 'crap'. From listening to Peel I have grown to love:
The Smiths
The Mighty Wah!
James
Pixies
The Wedding Present
The Naturalites & Realistics
The Fall
Terry & Gerry
Barrington Levy
Half Man Half Biscuit
Cocteau Twins
bands who, at the time weren't played by anyone else than Peel (unless, say Peter Powell heard something and thought he'd do the same)
> I remember listening to John Peel and remember him playing as much,if not
> more crap stuff than good stuff.
> I bet Radio 1 won't be playing all the odd stuff that he played.