Has Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 WE HAVE HEARD THE SAD NEWS FROM GAIL, RICHIE PITT'S LONG TIME PARTNER, THAT SOULMAN RICHIE PITTS HAS PASSED THIS MORNING. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NEXT SOULVILLE SOUL NIGHT WHITEFIELD (SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2019) WILL BE DONATED TO GAIL AND THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH FUNERAL COSTS. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS LOVELY MAN AND COME DOWN TO SOULSVILLE. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ONCE THESE HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Mike 4,605 Posted October 17, 2004 Following was posted up in motown legends news article in news/articles section - thought may be of interest, not sure how well known but so what. More of his bio can be found at soul weekenders site visit site and of course can catch him performing at the Motown Legends weekender Brief soundbite of Ritchie Pitts bio from site Born in Brooklyn N.Y. Richie's path to fame in the soul world started in the famous New York group The Velours who had several U.S. hits over the late 50's and mid '60's. they also recorded the sought after Northern Soul 45 "I'm gonna change" Around 1967 the Velours were invited to tour England. On arrival here they found they were being billed as The Fabulous Temptations ! However they carried on with the tour of emerging soul clubs like The Twisted Wheel in Manchester, Clouds in Derby and The Mojo in Sheffield where they went down a storm often doing 2 or 3 shows a night. It was at the Mojo where Richie met a young Pete Stringfellow who suggested the group change their name to The Fantastics. On their second tour of the U.K. they came back as The Fantastics and went down a storm and decided to stay ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I seen the Fantastics circa 69 72 on many occasions they were a very good live act, Rip Ritchie Pitts ML Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, Has said: WE HAVE HEARD THE SAD NEWS FROM GAIL, RICHIE PITT'S LONG TIME PARTNER, THAT SOULMAN RICHIE PITTS HAS PASSED THIS MORNING. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NEXT SOULVILLE SOUL NIGHT WHITEFIELD (SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2019) WILL BE DONATED TO GAIL AND THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH FUNERAL COSTS. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS LOVELY MAN AND COME DOWN TO SOULSVILLE. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ONCE THESE HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED. Thanks for passing on Sad news, my deepest condolences to all his family and friends can view many related topics here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/search/?q="richie pitts"&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy RIP Richie site note - have just expanded the title Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SoulBoy BWFC Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 My condolences to Gail, Natt and Johny Pitts , Great friend and a lovely fella. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Sad news. RIP Richard. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blackpoolsoul Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 RIP Richard You gave pleasure with your silky smooth voice to so many people 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Boyle Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Very sad news, condolences to his family. Spent many hours with him at Prestatyn. A true gentleman. RIP Richie. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Has Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 CAN ANYBODY SEND ME A MP3 OF LOVE IS ONE STEP AWAY FOR A TRIBUTE I AM DOING ON RICHIE ON SUNDAY hassoulman@yahoo.co.uk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Very sad news indeed,Richie was a genuine gentleman and he will be sorely missed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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