BBC Radio 1 DJ dies just before starting new job as colleagues share heartbreak
BBC Radio 1 DJ and former Top of the Pops host Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76, with his colleagues and friends sharing their sadness at the loss of the broadcaster
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles has sadly passed away at 76, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans alike.
Peebles was a renowned presenter, best known for hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 between 1978 and 1992.
Article continues belowFellow radio personality Mike Read broke the news on social media platform X, expressing his devastation and sharing fond memories of their time together at Radio One.
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Read wrote: "Devastated to hear the news about our chum Andy Peebles.
"He was about to join us at Heritage. We joined Radio One together. Knew his music and cricket inside out.
"your bat and enjoy a long rest in the pavilion. We lunched recently with DLT and Adrian Juste. Great innings."
John Simons, a friend and radio executive, also paid tribute, highlighting Peebles' extensive knowledge of football and soul music: "So sad to hear the news about Andy Peebles passing.
"I'll miss our long conversations about football and soul music, of which he was far more knowledgeable.
"There's going to be a Quiet Storm in heaven tonight. RIP Andy."
Fans took to social media to share their condolences, with one writing: "Very sad news indeed."
Another fan remembered Peebles' contributions to Piccadilly Radio and BBC Radio 1, saying: "So, farewell Andy Peebles. Piccadilly Radio and BBC Radio 1.
"From those golden days when mainstream radio stations knew who their audience were.", reports the Mirror.
A third fan highlighted Peebles' notable achievements, including his famous interview with John Lennon just hours before his tragic death in New York: "I've just heard the sad passing of Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles.
"He famously was the last person to interview John Lennon hours before he was shot in New York and was also an Avid Lover of Soul Music! RIP Andy!"
Andy's career was marked by a significant moment when he conducted the last-ever radio interview with Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono, broadcast on 6 December 1980 on BBC Radio 1.
Tragically, just two days after the interview, Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman outside his New York home.
Reflecting on the interview during a 2020 CBS interview, Andy shared: "I don't think I've ever been so nervous in my life and I'd grown-up not just idolising him but the group and everything they'd done."
He also recalled the couple's aura during the chat: "I felt like he was on top of everything. They seemed very, very happy."
Andy kicked off his radio journey in 1973 at BBC Radio Manchester and later established the independent station Piccadilly Radio in Manchester.
Article continues belowHe moved to Radio 1 in 1978, where he presented shows and hosted Top of the Pops 15 times.
Although Andy's last TV appearance was on CBS in 2020, he is set to feature in an upcoming documentary about John Lennon's final years, titled Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade, which is expected to release in cinemas later this year.
Beyond his illustrious radio DJ career, Andy was also celebrated for his work as a cricket commentator, often heard on the BBC covering matches.
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