The band, much like Peel favorites Van Der Graaf Generator and King Crimson, had a different approach than the typical 'mainstream progressive rock band' that John was known to dislike, so he grew quite fond of them between the early and mid 70s. Lead singer Derek Shulman's use of the voice is quite similar to Family's Roger Chapman, another band which John admired. Gentle Giant broke up in 1980 without ever reforming so, between this and the fact that Peel was much more interested in punk in the late 70s, they were not featured again in his programs.