Club Statement: Andrew Peebles (1948 - 2025)
It is with great sadness that Lancashire Cricket learns of the sudden death, last Saturday morning, of broadcaster Andrew Peebles.
Born in 1948, Andy spent the late 1960s as a nightclub DJ, before turning his hand to radio. He began his illustrious broadcasting career at BBC Radio Manchester in 1973, before going on to help found the independent radio station Piccadilly Radio a year later, where he first presented his Soul Train show. In 1978, he moved to BBC Radio 1 where he would spend the next 14 years.
Andy was also a cricket presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire with Dave Edmundson and a keen supporter of the Red Rose.
Bob Bennett former Chairman of Lancashire Cricket said: “Andy was a great student of the game and in particular followed the fortunes of his adopted county Lancashire. As a journalist he was respected and trusted by the Committee Room and the Dressing Room.
"During the 80s and 90s he was regularly the lead commentator for local radio on many of Lancashire's matches. He had the perfect voice for radio and his knowledge of the game was exceptional.
"His was the last ever interview with John Lennon at the Hit Factory recording studio, two days before the musician's murder in New York."
Andy was a very good friend of Lancashire Cricket, who was well respected by players and spectators alike. The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Rev Malcolm Lorimer - Club Historian