Just read an announcement on Tony's FB page from his niece. Can't begin to say how gutted I am.

RIP Tony x

RIP Tony..

That's a real shame...always had a chat when we bumped into each other over the years.

Rest In Soul Tony.

Terribly sorry to hear this and one hell of a shock.
RIP Tony, you'll not be forgotten mate.

Sincere condolences to all his family.

The absolute master of droll humour, I can't believe it. Though I hadn't seen him since Keele in the mid 90s, we spoke regularly on Facebook right up to last Wednesday or Thursday. The UK scene is a sadder place today without our Tone. Bon voyage, you old Huguenot, you. 

Shocking news , rest in peace Tony .Thinking of you Winnie , and all his family and friends ....

Fuck sake. Me and Tony go back years. Last saw him at Paul "merve the swerve" Shirleys funeral. We were joking about meeting up before either of us died. Tony real sad mate. Cheers. Remember the hire car and the girl from Halifax?? Bless mate!

Top bloke always had a good chat when I  saw him, very sad news indeed.

Such a shame, I loved Tony's dry sense of humour.

 

RIP mate.

 

Len 'n' Nina x

Edited November 19, 201410 yr by LEN

Shocking news. I loved Tony's sense of humour - it was always a real pleasure to spend time with him. Sincere condolences to those closest to him 

Just got a phone call from a good mate cos' I don't do facebook, I don't believe this,.

 

What I'm really gutted about is it was his birthday bash last week (60th) and he phoned me to invite me along

and I couldn't get there...... he sounded in good spirit too, this is a real shock

 

I have known Tony since we were kids and will miss him an awful lot.

 

He was one of the most popular and well known characters on the scene as well, I just know

there will be a lot of messages on her in the next few days.

 

Rest in peace mate

 

Hammie

Such a pity - he was a lovely guy.

Dx

A top man, top Soulboy and a dear friend over many years......will miss his humour and our off the wall chats/ windups. Real sad news.

 

 

RIP Tony the world of Soul events won't  be quite the same without your grin!

 

Dave H.

I am absolutely shocked.

 

a top bloke who will be very fondly remembered (including those bloody jokes)

 

RIP Tone

I am absolutely shocked.

 

a top bloke who will be very fondly remembered (including those bloody jokes)

 

RIP Tone

 

......One of which - Tony put a Rubber Band on his wrist, looked at me, and said......"You didn't know I was in a band did ya Len?".........This was many years ago, and for some reason it tickled me so much I have always remembered it - It must have been the way he said it, followed by his rye smile  

 

Len.

a true legend of the allniter  scene,,,,,,rip tony....atb mark

This is such a shock, will really miss him

 

Tony is the kind of fella that when you turn round & he's stood there you instantly smile because you know you're about to hear a silly joke.

 

RIP mate

 

Ady

Always use to have a good chin wag at Rugby im totally shocked RIP Tony

Such a sad loss to the Soul scene, great D.j. and an all round Mr nice guy!

 

Thoughts go out to all his family.

 

Rest in peace my friend!

 

Big c.

Edited November 19, 201410 yr by big-c

Sat with Tony for an hour or more at Rugby, not a serious word between us.... just slapstick daft stuff. Take care up there Tony

A.T.B

Neil

What a shock,one of the scenes most popular people.R.I.P.

My God.

Just saw something on Facebook, thought it was a spelling mistake.

Known Tony since mid 70's, a true Soul brother and collector. RIP seems so inadequate!

So sad a top bloke indeed,  RIP Tony 

Shocked      

Another very very sad loss.

 

RIP Tony

 

Penny and Stu Raith

 

xxx

You were meant to live forever you daft old scrote. Really sad to have read this news earlier today, and still a bit numb. Hadn't seen you for a few years - but last time I did, I was treated to your usual nonsense - and a grope as I gave you a cuddle. Loved ya Tone, and will miss you xxx

Sad to hear this, top bloke, will miss his humour and texts at all hours of the day. Kind enough to Dj at first soul events Frank and myself put on in Bedford in 7ts..R.I.P. Tony Warot

Shocked and gutted, Tony has always been around on the scene since I first started going, and was always everywhere, and now he won't be bless him,. A lot of folk will miss him and his conversations and I hope that the fact he was so well liked will bring some comfort to those who were especially close to him. RIP Tony, that niter in the sky never ends matey. Kimbo

Shocking news. Even when I was new to the scene not too long ago Tony had time to chat and make me laugh.  A great bloke and will be sadly missed. RIP Tony.

Edited November 19, 201410 yr by Maark

A true gent that will be very sadly missed.

 

Loved having a chat with Tony, always went away with a smile on my face with my spirits lifted.

 

Seems like forever ago, when you came and DJ'd with me and Gaz Keen at our first soul nite in Leicester in the early 80's.

 

Honoured to have been your friend, man are we gonna miss you 

Oh dear '  Shocked!!

 

"RIP Tony Warot "

 

Andy and Susanne xx 

Edited November 19, 201410 yr by tfk

Sad news indeed, always chatty, always funny, always smiling, RIP Tony

What a shock to hear such bad news, Tony was a great guy, first met him when he was djing at the Greyhound at Haynes Nr Bedford, then we all moved on to the Northern scene proper, with Hammie, Stik, Dave Smith, Steve Foran, merv the swerve and far too many other great lads from Bedford to mention.

 

I spent a lot of time with Tony back in the 70's lost touch for a few years but when I saw him again it was as if time had stood still, same old jokes, same old Tony.

 

Will miss you, you dick head……..Andy

Very sad indeed, sent each other insulting txts as you do only last week. Known Tony a very long time loved him and loved his humour Nicola and I will miss him very much. Catch up with you one day

Sad news, a truly nice chap with a great sense

Of humour , one of the friendliest people on the soul scene

Rip Tony

Truly gutted.Just read all the posts,a fitting tribute too a real character. Pauline and i will miss you Tony.

  R.I.P mate, x

Such a shame...R.I.P tony......danny & linda xx

Damn ! 

 A true stalwart of the soul scene when I first got in to this northern thing.  He was a name that cropped up relentlessly , very vivid and fond memories of EASC do's 

   Sad news indeed

Sad news.

 

Rest in peace Tony.

Shocking, what a great guy one of the "real people" have a safe journey mate.

Louise & Dave

xxx

R.I.P     MR WAROT   SAD LOSS   TEZZA & JAN

rip,and my thoughts go out to his loved ones

A top man in all respects.Only spoke to him on Sunday-God bless you mate,will really miss you.

RIP fella, 

 

Lovely bloke. Very sad to hear this today. RIP Tony.

Oh God, rest in peace Tony x

RIP Tony

 

Des

VERY SAD RIP, TONY

Oh no, Tony will now be with Jonah, How very sad, I'm in shock

 

R.I.P to a legend

Edited November 19, 201410 yr by tosspot

I didn't really know him that well, whenever I saw him out he would always smile and say hello and nod in my direction, the people around him always seemed to be laughing and smiling in his direction so I could tell he was a much loved character to be around, R.I.P and God bless

Really bad news. RIP Tony.

Very sad news, known Tony for a long time, a real gent, R.I.P my friend.