Andy Peebles, DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview, dies suddenly aged 76

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23 Mar 2025 • 11:52 PM MYT
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  • Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, known for conducting John Lennon's final interview, has died at 76.
  • Peebles's career included hosting a weekday evening show and interviewing prominent musicians like David Bowie, Paul Simon, and Debbie Harry.
  • His interview with John Lennon, just two days before the musician's death, became a significant moment in his career, though Peebles later admitted the aftermath negatively impacted his mental health.
  • The interview, during which Lennon discussed The Beatles' breakup and his future plans, was later featured in the 2020 documentary "Lennon's Last Weekend." -Tributes from fellow broadcasters and listeners have appeared on social media.

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