John Peel's Record Collection

Soundcheck | May 9, 2012

For almost 40 years, the late BBC radio host John Peel spun cutting-edge tracks and launched entire careers with his legendary “Peel Sessions.” Along the way, he amassed an enormous, meticulously organized record collection. Today, we look into John Peel’s archives - and the online museum that has become its home. Plus: Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo has a new solo record. He joins us with his band to play live.

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