Jon Buck . Sad News.

[Winsford Soul]

Just learnt of the passing of Jon Buck. How sad. I really hope you rest in peace my friend and your now re united with Sue at that nighter in the sky. 

Sleep well and rest in soulful peace.  until we meet again. 

Ste  X

Jon and Sue

 

Edited June 4, 2021 by Winsford Soul

[Sheep]

14 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Just learnt of the passing of Jon Buck. How sad. I really hope you rest in peace my friend and your now re united with Sue at that nighter in the sky. 

Sleep well and rest in soulful peace.  until we meet again. 

Ste  XX 

Sad to hear this... no age at all......rest in peace Jon

[Tony Foster]

Very sad news, our sincere condolences to all family and friends, RIP Jon

[Philb]

Terrible news, Jon was a great bloke and very passionate about the scene, RIP. 

[Amsterdam Russ]

Really sad to hear. As has already been said, condolences to his family and friends. 

[Mike]

sad news, thanks for letting us know

Jon was a member since 2005

His profile can be viewed here

@jonbuck

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/2461-jonbuck/

As well as many posts he also shared 600 plus quality photos with all from all eras, which can still be viewed via his account here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/2461-jonbuck/?tab=node_gallery_gallery

and non-album ones here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/2461-jonbuck/content/?type=gallery_image

Deepest condolences go to all his family and friends

RIP

 

[Roblufc]

Really sad to hear about Jon's passing.

A true legend of the scene.

Many fond memories of being in his and Sues company at nighters, soul nights and scooter rallies.

He was quite a big character and made quite an impression on a very young and nieve trainee soulie on his many jaunts to the Pilgrims in Bedford.

He taught my alot both good and bad.

Thanks for the memories Jon.

RIP

Rob and Sue.

 

[Davenpete]

A true gentleman with real class - me and Pete always had massive respect for him. RIP Dx 

[Mal C]

That is Dreadful news, he was lovely guy,  Jon rest in peace

[Bossfourpart1]

This is sad news , he had such a presence on the scene during my early years .

[Mark Bicknell]

Jon Buck a true gentleman, Soul Man, a class act, such sad news, I had the pleasure of DJ'ing for Jon & Sue at the Unicorn Club, Leighton Buzzard Allnighters as a resident alongside Danny Everard, Steve Whittle, Brian Rae, Adam Buchanan, Keb Darge, Guy Hennigan & others early 80's and several of their RSG events, in Dunstable, London etc. & many Scooter Rally events all over the country during that period, Jon always looked after his DJ's and was a real joy to DJ for, a very honest, genuine guy who certainly made a huge contribution to the Scene during the 80's and early 90's, rest easy Jon.

[Wilxy]

Very sad news indeed, a true gentleman. R.I.P Jon......

[Matt]

Such sad news - the scene will not be the same without you. Thanks for the memories at the Leyton Buzzard Allnighters and the great Dunstable All Dayer. R.I.P Jon..

[Mr Brick]

Time has passed you by Jon, thanks for all the wonderful memories you've left us with.

RIP old friend.

[Merve]

A great bloke. Such sad news. I first met him in the foyer at a Central Hall Kettering dayer in 75 & was mates from then on......Re-united with his true love Sue. Bless them both.

RIP Jon 

[Len]

Very sad news - Jon was a lovely guy.  Thanks for my memories of my first All-nighters at 'The Fleet' (Even though I was kinda scared for a while)

I vividly remember seeing Jon for the first time as he walked across the dance floor - As said above, he sure did have 'presence'.

Len 'n' Nina.

[Jumpinjoan]

Jon was a huge part of my early years on the scene, where it all began for me. Such sad news x

[Eddie Hubbard]

Very sad news ,Jon was very influential promoting wise via RSG post Wigan ,and a real gentleman.Rest in peace Jon ,hope you are reunited with Sue now x

[Happy Feet]

In Between The Heartaches (came the pain ),,,,Donny Elbert ,,, RIP Jon you will be missed my friend 

[Kevinkent]

Such sad news and it comes as a real shock.

Rest In Peace Jon. Top bloke reunited at last with his top lady.

- Kev &. Pam

 

[Ady Croasdell]

A hugely respected promoter whose RSG dances recruited so many new souls to the scene in the 80s. It’s a great loss. Ady 

[Ady Croasdell]

He was also a constant at the very first 6ts dances and became our semi-official photographer who Randy affectionately dubbed Don Cluck for that role 

[Martyn Pitt]

Sad news indeed, rest peacefully Jon

[Mod Life Crisis]

Apologies for coming late to this thread.

There was a lot of sadness amongst my crowd when we heard of Jon’s passing. Even though none of us claim to know him well, he is the main reason why there is still a NS scene in my town.
 

When he started RSG  Mod Club in 1980, the local mods from Aylesbury latched onto it from the outset and had our first real introduction to Tamla, Atlantic, Stax and the weird & wonderful eclectic mix that is Northern Soul. 
 

I first heard him DJ at the Top of the World pub in Hemel in Sept 81; nearly 40 years on, it is still one of the greatest nights of my life. Sweet Soul Music, Ghost in my House, Land of a 1000 Dances, Tainted Love - so many sounds, so much excitement (and a quick drunken snog with an older lady from London; does it get any better for a naive 16-year old innocent from the shires?).

We went to most of the RSG events over the next 3 years (including the regular Thursday nights above Burton’s), where the Club evolved into a Northern / scooterist event. The original mod crowd from Aylesbury dropped off, to be replaced by the younger crop; I was one of a handful that straddled both crowds.

I only did a couple of events at the Unicorn, having moved back to London, but know how highly revered they were by regular attendees.

In the late 80s, early 90s Jon put on a few events at Aylesbury United with our mate Shaun Byrnes and kept the flag flying at a time that the Northern scene was waning in our locality. 

I last saw him DJ at an event in Hemel one Easter Thursday about 6 years ago or so, when he brought Eddie Pillar in as guest DJ. The car load we took over almost doubled the attendance (and I am not exaggerating), but that evening re-ignited something in me. From that point on, and before lockdown, my Wife and I were attending at least 1-2 events a month (including the occasional ‘Niter). New friendships were made and Aylesbury Soul Club was born (we’re never going to be anything more than a place for local soul fans to gather and reminisce). I will be playing an RSG tribute set when we are finally allowed to reconvene.

Jon, we hardly knew each other, but, along with a trio of lads from Woking and my older cousin Mike, you were one of the biggest musical influences in my life. I thank you for putting me on the musical road that continues to bring so much joy.

R.I.P. Mr Buck.

 

[Emjaygee]

Such sad news, I have great memories of Jon, such a genuine guy.

I remember at one of his all nighters I needed to go and get some cash to buy a record. He handed me the keys to his car and told me where the cash point was to be found.

So generous.

RIP