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The Ravishing Beauties

29 Apr 2016

The Ravishing Beauties Peel Session

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On this day in 1982, BBC Radio 1’s John Peel Show broadcast a session recorded with The Ravishing Beauties. The Peel Sessions, as they became to be known, usually consisted of four songs recorded by an artist live in the … Read More

A Bao A Qu, Futility, John Peel, The Ravishing Beauties
2 May 2015

The A Bao A Qu Mystery

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In 1982, Virginia Astley released her first record, the mysteriously entitled A Bao A Qu. Critics and fans alike were equally baffled by this strange title. Even radio presenter John Walters likened the title to that of an anagram. It … Read More

A Bao A Qu, Kate St. John, The Ravishing Beauties
26 Oct 2004

News : 26th October 2004

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Radio presenter John Peel has died. The BBC website reports that 65 year old Peel died of a heart attack while on holiday in Peru.John Peel was an early champion for Virginia Astley, especially for the legendary Ravishing Beauties Peel … Read More

John Peel, Kate St. John, The Ravishing Beauties
21 Jul 2004

News : 21st July 2004

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Kate St John has launched her own website here:www.katestjohn.co.uk. The site features an extensive Discography along with reviews and information on both Kate’s solo work and her work with other artists and musicians. It also flags up the forthcoming Best … Read More

Kate St. John, The Ravishing Beauties
18 Aug 2001

News : 18th August 2001

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Kate St John joins the Mercury Prize panel to vote on the contenders for last year (which includes Radiohead, Goldfrapp, Gorriaz and PJ Harvey). Sadder news is the death of John Walters – radio presenter and previously producer for John … Read More

John Walters, Kate St. John, The Ravishing Beauties

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