Man who put music first: figures from across the industry honour a hugely influential figure.

"It's so easy to play safe and release or play music that you know people like because you want brownie points, money or because of ego. John never had any of those. I can't think of anyone else in the music industry like that. It's so important in all areas of life that you have someone who sticks their head above the crowd and says 'I don't care'."

Bee Storey, The Hit Music Company

"If we who are lucky enough to work in this industry could set our standards for integrity, quality, humility, humour and inspiration against those of John Peel, the industry and the world would be a better place?

Tony Wadsworth, EMI

"He was one of the only ones who championed music?

Pete Shelley, The Buzzcocks

"We have just lost the single most important broadcaster we have ever known."