First up on the web as a downloadable pdf, it was part of a feature on Phoenix music - a fascinating couple of interviews concerned with Ernie Johnson ( one half of Eddie and Ernie )

More sad news, the passing on of Barbara Brown

A report on the recently held public memorial celebration and a look at the career of this recently departed legend.

The Stanley Mitchell Story by Soul Junctions Dave Welding

Another fine artist feature from Martin Gavin... "You have to ask yourself, have you felt pain?" says Turley Richards

Timeout Chicago  has a short but interesting word on Lee Fields, clip below, link for more including clips of new album (usa only)

"To all his fans who loved his music, thank you," his son said. "He will live on through his music."

The sad news continues in 2010

Sad news reported in the forum of the passing on of Chris Bartley

Soul-Source member and scene regular Paul Sadot was recently nominated for a prestigious award for his work in the community.

Long time readers know the score about Melvin Davis, great to see him getting some much deserved exposure via the Detroit Metro Times

more internet soul worthwhileness, the latest interview from Sitting In The Park

From Chalky an informative write up of Kell Osborne soul output including scans and clips

A collection of great 45 reviews written by the late Frank Jackson

Karime Kendra has soul music running through her veins and is all set for 2009 to be her year. The Los Angeles-born singer lives in Kensal Rise and MARTIN GAVIN found out about her soulful family and prolific recording career.
  

Levi Stubbs died in his sleep on Friday 17th Oct in Detroit at the age of 72
Yet another legend passes on

Yet more sad news.
Norman Whitfield passed on last Tuesday.

One of Detroit's finest passed away.

Isaac Hayes died in Memphis on Saturday 10th Aug 2008

Sad news reported in the forums of Earl Nelson passing on
Famous in the mainstream world for being one half of the Bob and Earl, but just as well known in other circles for his many recordings under various akas. Jackie Lee could be said to be the most famous but also recorded as Earl Cosby and Jay Dee. Which along with his proflic output in the 50s in various groups such as The Hollywood Flames does leave a rich legacy

Latest news on appeal

Some background snippets on some classic recordings from The Honorable Milton Wright and a member of the Ambassadors

From JET Magazine, September 3, 1964

Sad news posted in the forums of the passing on of Eddie Singleton

Thanks to Keith for passing on a link to a Times Online article regarding the recent sad news of Bob Relf passing away

Funeral arrangement details have been posted in the forum thread and are below. Due to downtime of news section have reposted the original post by Russell below

It is with deep regret that I have to inform Soul Source members of the passing of Soulcast's Jim Demetriou. Jim, who ran and broadcast his online soul shows for a number of years, passed away today, Wednesday 19th September 2007, around 6:30pm.

Posted in the forums by Gavin P

Freddie Scott, known as Mr Heartache for his 1964 recording with that name and for his soft, mournful ballads, died of a heart attack Monday (June 4) at the age of 74.

It is with deep regret that we have to report that Sylvia died at Kettering hospital on Friday April 13th after five days on life support due to a heart attack.

Both parts published together from  Manifesto