Many artists (bands and individual musicians) recorded at least one session for John Peel and his show on BBC Radio 1 between 1967 and his death in 2004.Details are taken from the Ken Garner's The Peel Sessions book (2007). 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/artistNumber of sessions1.The Fall242.Ivor Cutler223.Loudon Wainwright III164.The Wedding Present135.Michael Chapman126.Fairport Convention127.Half Man Half Biscuit128.Incredible String Band129.Vivian Stanshall1210.Billy Bragg1111.Cinerama1112.Thin Lizzy1113.Caravan1014.Kevin Coyne1015.Roy Harper1016.Hefner1017.Medicine Head1018.Bridget St John1019.Steeleye Span1020.Pete Atkin921.Martin Carthy921.Robin and Barry Dransfield923.Family924.Fleetwood Mac925.PJ Harvey9 Where an artist has recorded more than one session under different names, then both names are listed.

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2TV: (1 session, 1979) 3 Inches of Blood: (1 session, 2003) 3D (A Fish in Sea): (3 sessions, 1982–83) 3Ds: (1 session, 1994) 4 Skins:This was never broadcast, possibly due to their links to neo-nazi violence in Southall in 1981, which resulted in the Southall riots. (1 session, 1981) 7 Year Bitch: (1 session, 1993) 10 5 Neuton: (1 session, 1999) 13th Hole: (1 session, 1994) 14 Iced Bears: (2 sessions, 1986–87) 18th Dye: (2 sessions, 1994–99) 20th Century Steel Band: (1 session, 1975) 21 Guns: (1 session, 1981) 22-20s: (1 session, 2004) 23 Skidoo: (1 session, 1981) 25BZ: (1 session, 2003) 25 May: (1 session, 1991) 35 Summers: (2 sessions, 1990–91) 60 Ft. Dolls: (2 sessions, 1996–98) 65daysofstatic: (1 session, 2004) 70 Gwen Party: (4 sessions, 1991–94) 90 Day Men: (1 session, 2001) 400 Blows: (1 session, 1984) 999: (1 session, 1978) One Thousand Violins: (2 sessions, 1985–86) 1919: (2 sessions, 1982–83) 10,000 Maniacs: (1 session, 1985)

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A.R.E. Weapons: (1 session, 2001) Aavikko: (1 session, 2001) Mick Abrahams Band: (2 sessions, 1971–72) The Abs: (2 sessions, 1987–88) AC Acoustics: (6 sessions, 1993–2002) AC/DC: (1 session, 1976) A.C. Temple: (1 session, 1987) Ace: (2 sessions, 1974–75) David Ackles: (1 session, 1968) Acqua Vista: (2 sessions, 2001–02) !Action Pact!: (2 sessions, 1982) Action Swingers: (1 session, 1992) Adam and the Ants: (3 sessions, 1978–79) Adamski: (1 session, 1990) Barry Adamson: (1 session, 1993) Add N to (X): (4 sessions, 1997–2002) The Adicts: (1 session, 1979) Adventures in Stereo: (1 session, 1997) The Adverts: (4 sessions, 1977–79) Aereogramme: (4 sessions, 2000–03) Aerial M: (1 session, 1998) The Afghan Whigs: (1 session, 1994) AFT: (1 session, 1976) Again Again: (1 session, 1978) Agathocles: (1 session, 1997) Age of Chance: (2 sessions, 1985–86) Agony Column: (1 session, 1979) A House: (2 sessions, 1987–92) Aina: (1 session, 2001) Aislers Set: (1 session, 2001) Bill Aitken: (1 session, 1975) Laurel Aitken: (1 session, 1980) Damon Albarn: (1 session, 2004) Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias: (1 session, 1977) Albion Country Band: (5 sessions, 1972–78) Alec Empire: (1 session, 1995) Alfie: (2 sessions, 2000–01) Alien Sex Fiend: (2 sessions, 1984) Ahmad Al-Khalil & Hamid Mohammed: (1 session, 1969) Allez Allez: (1 session, 1981) Alliance Underground: (1 session, 2002) Marc Almond: (1 session, 1983) Altered Images: (3 sessions, 1980–81) Altern-8: (1 session, 1991) Alternative TV: (1 session, 1977) AM60: (2 sessions, 2002) Amayenge: (2 sessions, 1988) Amazing Band: (1 session, 1970) Amazulu: (2 sessions, 1982–83) Amen Corner: (2 sessions, 1967–68) American TV Cops: (1 session, 1995) Amon Düül: (1 session, 1973) Amorous Toads: (1 session, 1982) Anaal Nathrakh: (1 session, 2003) And Also the Trees: (1 session, 1984) …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead: (2 sessions, 2000–02) Peter Anders and Vini Poncia: (1 session, 1968) Ian Anderson: (1 session, 1968) Miller Anderson: (2 sessions, 1971–72) Harvey Andrews: (1 session, 1972) Harvey Andrews and Graham Cooper: (1 session, 1973) Andromeda: (1 session, 1968) Dave Angel: (4 sessions, 1996–99) Angelic Upstarts: (3 sessions, 1978–91) Aggelica: (1 session, 1999) Angels One Five: (1 session, 1981) Anhrefn: (3 sessions, 1986–93) Animal Magic: (2 sessions, 1982) Another Pretty Face: (1 session, 1981) Ant (Antony Harding): (1 session, 2000) AntiHero: (2 sessions, 2000–03) Any Trouble: (1 session, 1980) APB: (2 sessions, 1981–82) Aphex Twin: (2 sessions, 1992–95) Aphrodisiacs: (2 sessions, 2002–04) Apollinaires: (1 session, 1982) Apparat: (1 session, 2004) Appendix Out: (1 session, 2001) Appliance: (4 sessions, 1998–2002) Arab Strap: (3 sessions, 1997–2000) Arc: (1 session, 1971) Archers of Loaf: (2 sessions, 1994) Argent: (1 session, 1972) Ariel: (1 session, 1974) Joan Armatrading: (8 sessions, 1972–76) John Armstrong: (1 session, 1999) Billy Boy Arnold: (1 session, 1977) P. P. Arnold: (1 session, 1968) Arson Garden: (1 session, 1990) Art Phag:Was not broadcast for unknown reasons. (1 session, 1988) Artery: (2 sessions, 1981–82) Ascii Disko: (1 session, 2003) Ash: (4 sessions, 1994–2001) Ashman Reynolds: (1 session, 1972) Aspects: (1 session, 2001) Associates: (2 sessions, 1981–82) Astrid: (1 session, 2001) Astronaut: (1 session, 1998) Aswad: (2 sessions, 1976–78) Pete Atkin: (9 sessions, 1972–75) Juan Atkins: (1 session, 1998) Atlantis: (1 session, 1973) Natacha Atlas: (1 session, 1995) Attic: (1 session, 1980) Attila the Stockbroker: (2 sessions, 1982–83) Attwenger: (1 session, 1992) Au Pairs: (4 sessions, 1979–82) Aubrey Small: (1 session, 1971) Audience: (1 session, 1972) Brian Auger's Oblivion Express: (1 session, 1972) Brian Auger's Trinity: (3 sessions, 1967–68) Autechre: (3 sessions, 1995–2003) The Auteurs: (1 session, 1996) Autopop: (1 session, 1996) Autumn 1904: (1 session, 1984) Avrorcar: (1 session, 2004) Kevin Ayers: (5 sessions, 1970–76)

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B-Movie: (1 session, 1981) Babe Ruth: (2 sessions, 1972–73) Babes in Toyland: (5 sessions, 1990–95) Back Door: (5 sessions, 1972–74) Backwater: (1 session, 1996) Bad Dress Sense: (1 session, 1987) Bad Religion: (1 session, 1993) Badgewearer: (1 session, 1995) Bailter Space: (1 session, 1992) Baker-Gurvitz Army: (1 session, 1975) The Bakerloo Blues Line: (2 sessions, 1968–69) Balcony: (1 session, 1981) Long John Baldry: (2 sessions, 1972) Ballboy: (6 sessions, 2000–04) Bambi Slam: (1 session, 1987) Bamboo Zoo: (1 session, 1981) Banco de Gaia: (1 session, 1994) Band of Susans: (2 sessions, 1988–89) Bandoggs: (1 session, 1977) Bandulu: (3 sessions, 1992–96) Bandung File: (1 session, 1988) Bang Bang Machine: (1 session, 1992) Bangtwister: (1 session, 1997) Baptist Generals: (1 session, 2002) Barbel: (2 sessions, 1990–91) Barcelona Pavilion: (1 session, 2003) Barclay James Harvest: (5 sessions, 1968–74) Bardo Pond: (2 sessions, 2001–04) Bardots: (1 session, 1992) Barkmarket: (2 sessions, 1990–94) Syd Barrett: (1 session, 1970) Basement Five: (1 session, 1980) Basking Sharks: (1 session, 1983) Bastard Kestrel: (2 sessions, 1988) Bastro: (2 sessions, 1990) Battered Ornaments: (2 sessions, 1969) Bauhaus: (2 sessions, 1980–82) Bays: (2 sessions, 2002–04) The Bear Quartet: (1 session, 1993) Bearsuit: (3 sessions, 2001–02) The Beat: (3 sessions, 1979–82) Beatnigs: (1 session, 1988) Beatnik Filmstars: (5 sessions, 1995–98) Be-Bop Deluxe: (6 sessions, 1973–78) The Jeff Beck Group: (3 sessions, 1967–72) Beckett: (1 session, 1974) Bee Gees: (2 sessions, 1967–68) Bee Vamp: (1 session, 1981) Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band: (2 sessions, 1968) Bees Make Honey: (2 sessions, 1973) The Bees: (1 session, 2001) Si Begg: (3 sessions, 1998–2003) Belle and Sebastian: (5 sessions, 2001–04) The Bellrays: (1 session, 2002) Beloved: (2 sessions, 1985) Bennet: (3 sessions, 1996–97) Tony 'Duster' Bennett: (7 sessions, 1968–73) Benny Profane: (3 sessions, 1988–90) Justin Berkovi: (1 session, 1997) Andrew Berry: (1 session, 1986) Bette Davis & The Balconettes: (1 session, 1997) Beulah: (1 session, 1999) Bhundu Boys: (2 sessions, 1986–87) Biffy Clyro: (1 session, 2004) Big Black: (1 session, 1987) Big Chief: (1 session, 1991) Big Country: (1 session, 1983) Big Fayia: (1 session, 1989) Big Flame: (4 sessions, 1984–86) Big in Japan: (1 session, 1979) Big Self: (1 session, 1982) Bikini Kill: (1 session, 1993) Bilge Pump: (2 sessions, 2003) Billy Mahonie: (2 sessions, 1999–2002) Birdhouse: (1 session, 1987) Birdland (6 June 1989, 2 January 1990) The Birthday Party: (4 sessions, 1980–82) Bis: (5 sessions, 1995–2000) Bivouac: (3 sessions, 1992–94) Bizarre Inc: (1 session, 1991) Black: (2 sessions, 1983) Black Cat Bones: (1 session, 1969) The Black Dog: (2 sessions, 1995–97) Black Keys: (2 sessions, 2003) Black Roots: (2 sessions, 1981–83) Black Sabbath: (1 session, 1969) Black Star Liner: (3 sessions, 1995–99) Frank Black: (3 sessions, 1994–99) The Black Heart Procession: (1 session, 1999) Blade: (1 session, 1990) Blancmange: (1 session, 1982) Blank Students: (1 session, 1981) Blast Furnace and the Heatwaves: (1 session, 1978) Bleach: (2 sessions, 1990–91) : (1 session, 1993) Blizzard Boys: (1 session, 2003) Bloc Party: (1 session, 2004) Blodwyn Pig: (2 sessions, 1969–74) Blonde Redhead: (1 session, 2000) Blood and Roses: (1 session, 1983) The Bloody Hollies: (1 session, 2004) Blossom Toes: (4 sessions, 1967–69) Blubber: (1 session, 1994) Blue: (7 sessions, 1973–77) Blue Orchids: (2 sessions, 1980–82) Blue Poland: (1 session, 1982) Blueboy: (1 session, 1994) Blueskins: (2 sessions, 2003–04) Bluetip: (1 session, 1999) The Bluetones: (2 sessions, 1995–96) Colin Blunstone: (3 sessions, 1972–73) Blur: (2 sessions, 1997–99) Blurt: (1 session, 1980) Boards of Canada: (1 session, 1998) BOB: (3 sessions, 1988–89) Bob Tilton (band): (1 session, 1995) Bodies: (1 session, 1980) The Bodines: (1 session, 1987) Bodysnatchers: (2 sessions, 1980) Eric Bogosian: (1 session, 1983) Bogshed: (5 sessions, 1985–87) Bolt Thrower: (3 sessions, 1988–90) Bomb Disneyland: (1 session, 1989) Graham Bond Initiation: (1 session, 1970) Bone: (1 session, 1990) Bone Orchard: (1 session, 1983) Bong-Ra: (1 session, 2002) Bongos and the Groovies: (1 session, 1973) Bongwater: (1 session, 1991) Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: (3 sessions, 1999–2001) Bonzo Dog Band: (7 sessions, 1967–69) Boo Radleys: (3 sessions, 1990–91) Boom Bip: (2 sessions, 2002–03) Boomtown Rats: (2 sessions, 1977–78) Boothill Foot Tappers: (2 sessions, 1984–85) Boots for Dancing: (3 sessions, 1980–82) Boss Hog: (1 session, 1991) Bothy Band: (3 sessions, 1976–78) Bourbonese Qualk: (1 session, 1987) Bourgie Bourgie: (1 session, 1984) Bow Wow Wow: (1 session, 1980) Bowery Electric: (1 session, 1997) David Bowie: (4 sessions, 1967–72) Bowles Brothers: (2 sessions, 1976–77) Alan Bown: (2 sessions, 1967–68) Box of Toys: (1 session, 1983) Box: (1 session, 1983) Boxer: (1 session, 1975) Gary Boyle: (1 session, 1977) Boyracer: (1 session, 1994) The Boys: (2 sessions, 1977–78) Boys of the Lough: (7 sessions, 1972–78) Bracket: (1 session, 1995) Paul Brady: (1 session, 1978) Billy Bragg: (11 sessions, 1983–2000) Brainiac: (1 session, 1995) Brand X: (2 sessions, 1976) Brassy: (2 sessions, 1996–2000) Bratmobile: (1 session, 1993) Brave Captain: (1 session, 2000) Breed: (4 sessions, 1991–94) Breeders: (1 session, 1990) The Brian Jonestown Massacre: (1 session, 1998) Brides Make Acid: (1 session, 1993) The Bridewell Taxis: (1 session, 1990) Marc Brierley: (1 session, 1968) Brigandage: (1 session, 1983) Anne Briggs: (2 sessions, 1969–72)