If you could gave an outstanding contribution award to someone on the soul scene, who would it be and why?

There are many people who are worthy of a mention, here's just a few names that spring to mind for the nominees,

John Manship - Butch - Soul Sam

Mainly because of their dedication and enthusiasm for the music, also they have kept this scene going for many years, even through the lean periods, when a lot of people thought the soul scene was dead and buried.

I'm sure the list will go on and on, I could think of at least another dozen or so people who are worthy of mention, however it would be interesting to know your thoughts.

My owd buddy Pete Lawson rip his love for Soul Music was legendary he lived breathed and dreamed soul music 24-7

he had built up a great knowledge in his crazy head before his untimely death Pete gone but never forgotten and Soul Nites / Niters

where never the same again for me without his presence

Also all the guys like Rob Thomas, Andy Rix, Gilly, Ady Crosdale Ian Levine, love him or hate him Simon Soussan Neil Rushton Tim Brown n Martin Koppell John Anderson, John Manship ect ect for their trips Stateside and finding those rare 45,s & acetates ect

far to many guys to mention in that dept..and all the dj,s and punters who keep the scene alive week in week out everyone makes a contribution in some shape or form in not keeping the faith but spreading it For me its about the guys n girls who made this incredible music singers, session musicians song writers, producers label owners ect they are the ones who have made outstanding contributions in our lifes for our love for Soul Music

Remember but for Black American Soul Music, We would never have met so many nice people, Become friends with so many or had our lifes fulfilled by a type of music which for many of us is not just a hobby but a way of life. Dont Keep the Faith... Spread It...

Love, Peace & Happiness Always

Ian Cunliffe

My owd buddy Pete Lawson rip his love for Soul Music was legendary he lived breathed and dreamed soul music 24-7

he had built up a great knowledge in his crazy head before his untimely death Pete gone but never forgotten and Soul Nites / Niters

where never the same again for me without his presence

Also all the guys like Rob Thomas, Andy Rix, Gilly, Ady Crosdale Ian Levine, love him or hate him Simon Soussan Neil Rushton Tim Brown n Martin Koppell John Anderson, John Manship ect ect for their trips Stateside and finding those rare 45,s & acetates ect

far to many guys to mention in that dept..and all the dj,s and punters who keep the scene alive week in week out everyone makes a contribution in some shape or form in not keeping the faith but spreading it For me its about the guys n girls who made this incredible music singers, session musicians song writers, producers label owners ect they are the ones who have made outstanding contributions in our lifes for our love for Soul Music

Remember but for Black American Soul Music, We would never have met so many nice people, Become friends with so many or had our lifes fulfilled by a type of music which for many of us is not just a hobby but a way of life. Dont Keep the Faith... Spread It...

Love, Peace & Happiness Always

Ian Cunliffe

Great post Ian, spot on

i would like to mention some djs who never get mentioned nowdays for there contribution to this great scene,they may not be djing now but back in the 70s they did clubs in the notts derby area,and inspired many people like me to expand our horizons and try all nighters. many thanks john black ian walker denny john poole andy lee jonathan derek sheldon hector cant remember any more

What about Dave Rimmer - outstanding point of reference with his website - https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/

Also he must have travelled thousands of miles to DJ and promote the Northern scene, a great guy all round, definitely gets my vote.

smith kliene & french.....and riker should have a mention......these two companies contribution wether they liked it or not,or folk on here like it or not.......is right up there

smith kliene & french.....and riker should have a mention......these two companies contribution wether they liked it or not,or folk on here like it or not.......is right up there

Second mention for these, not the sort of outstanding contribution I had in mind though

Has Andy Rix had a mention? If not he should have, another bloke who'll chat to anyone, no airs and graces and soulfully a walking encyclopaedia

Has Andy Rix had a mention? If not he should have, another bloke who'll chat to anyone, no airs and graces and soulfully a walking encyclopaedia

Yes, I've got Andy down on the list, 2 votes now

Richard Searling, top of the list

Understand that Mike, but without the site, no members, no easy access info, no day to day stuff, all important to me and many others

Deffo agree with you there Winnie , like you me and many others , some of the information on here is invaluable to us all , keep up the good work Mike.

Deffo agree with you there Winnie , like you me and many others , some of the information on here is invaluable to us all , keep up the good work Mike.

Totally agree, I sometimes think that people sometimes don't fully appreciate what a great utility this is. Whether they are selling 45's, looking for wants, looking for somewhere to go, or just keeping up with what's going on. I know I certainly have made use of this site over the years and appreciate the hard work that goes into keeping it running and up to date, so here's to you Mike

Smith Kline & French and riker

ohi i posted this first .stop pinching my posts i need the points

Edited October 23, 201113 yr by steptoe

John Anderson -

Regards,

Dave

Definitely John Anderson.

The amount of records found and brought over by John that could have otherwise been lost to landfill etc.

Made available at the right time in quantity to help satisfy the demand amongst DJ s & collectors.

He provided a source for collectors like me to have a realistic chance of owning these records.

As back in those days before the Internet the chance of owning such was quite limited.