So sorry to hear Ted has passed away. He's been a friend for more years than I can remember, and a true gentleman. A legend to our scene. RIP Ted. 

Edited April 17Apr 17 by Mick Boyle

Very very sad news , although I haven't seen him for years I was always aware through the media , just how much he was loved & appreciated on the scene , RIP Ted condolences to family & friends.

My post earlier today from Facebook

 

This is the deepest sadness and hardest thing I will ever have to write on here.

My Soul Dad, my mentor and my best friend and everyone’s Uncle Ted.

Ted Massey has passed away.

I have the blessing from Ted’s family to put these upsetting words together as best as I can .

The family are very sad and upset with this big hole left and are still in a state of shock with the news.

I ask that you all please respect the families privacy during this sensitive time .

I will miss you bestie so very dearly and haven’t quite come to terms with your passing.

You were the ultimate professional and was held in the most upright regards by everyone I’ve ever meet all over the U.K. 

A true Legend that will never be forgotten I will continue to push the boundaries with the music on our scene as you believed in me before anyone else did I will never ever forget 

I will update you all going forward with details as of when is needed.

The Guvnor, The Maestro you’re at peace now God bless you Sir Ted and love you always your best friend Taz 💔💔😪😪💔💔

Edited April 17Apr 17 by Kieron Taz Robathan

So so sad met Ted mid 80s and again when I got back into the scene after my divorce.. I will always remember him firstly for playing requests for my Son Kevin as he got into the scene and also sounds I pressured him to play with Ted having dance floor doubts.. 1st the traditions twinkle little star and little Willie faulks look into my heart at a nighter in Kettering which both filled the floor,  thank you Ted x

But for me the best memory is of my first spot in the back room of rugby and I dedicated my copy of Mac Staten to Ted and he threatened to hit me with his walking stick and run off with my copy...

Will miss you Ted thanks for being a great bloke,  great dj and a great gardener. 

Love and prayers to your family and friends. 

Mick and Kevin x x x 

Shocked and saddened to hear this. God bless Ted.

Peter

This is incredibly sad news.  A Lea Manor, Albrighton, legend and a genuinely top man.  

I used to call Ted "Dad" when we used to hang around between his spots.

I thought the absolute world of him and am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, a wonderful DJ and wonderful man. RIHP Ted 🙏🎵❤😍

I think that I was responsible for getting Ted back out Dj’ing.

 I was looking for guest Dj’s for my all-nighters, and Cliff (Camfield) mentioned Ted’s name.

I knew he was on soul source, but I had never met him. So I messaged Ted, and asked him if he would like to come and do a spot? Cliff had told me that he had a fantastic collection.

Anyhow, Ted got back to me, and if I remember correctly, he couldn’t do it. I think his wife was ill at that time?

But later, he contacted me and agreed to come up to Burnley.

That was it for Ted. He was constantly being booked to Dj after that night.

Very sad news indeed.

Such sad news. Condolences to Ted's  family and friends 

I first met Ted in 2008. What a journey he took me on, musically.

 

That's his legacy. Introducing people to his passionate record collection.

Bon voyage Ted ❤️

RIP Ted......very sad news......Rob

Such sad news, RIP, condolences to family and friends. 

We all share in the grief on the soul scene at the sad passing of a true legend. A Grosvenor Rooms regular. Ted and his tunes will be greatly missed. RIP Ted 🎶🎶 from all involved at the Grosvenor 🎶🎶

Can’t believe it, just another ordinary Thursday, watching footy, looking at records for sale, catch sight of something that triggers concern, and then its real, one of the immortals gone. Nothing ordinary about Ted, he was extraordinary, he epitomised the birth, ups and downs and future of the scene, sleep tight ❤️

More sad news x

Rest in peace Ted ,a great collector and DJ ,and a real gentleman.Very sad day x

Ted was such a good man, always time for a chat.  Such a legend on the Scene. One of those guys who was loved by all.

May he rest in peace. 

Just want to say I think what happened to Ted and his records was despicable. I hope that the people that stole are eventually  named and shamed. 

Ted carried on as all was normal,  such was his heart, big enough for everyone on the soul scene  

Edited April 18Apr 18 by rodders

14 hours ago, Quinvy said:

I think that I was responsible for getting Ted back out Dj’ing.

 I was looking for guest Dj’s for my all-nighters, and Cliff (Camfield) mentioned Ted’s name.

I knew he was on soul source, but I had never met him. So I messaged Ted, and asked him if he would like to come and do a spot? Cliff had told me that he had a fantastic collection.

Anyhow, Ted got back to me, and if I remember correctly, he couldn’t do it. I think his wife was ill at that time?

But later, he contacted me and agreed to come up to Burnley.

That was it for Ted. He was constantly being booked to Dj after that night.

Very sad news indeed.

Phil, after his spot that night I went up to Ted (I'd never met him before) and asked him if he'd come to the Attic and do a spot for us which he agreed to. The night was fantastic and he was soon asked to do spots at various soul nights round our area. Years later Ted told me that was what got the ball rolling for him and led to where he ended up......nice to have played a small part in his journey

Sad news Rest In Peace Ted.

All the previous comments speak for themselves and he was just that, everything you would want for in a True Friend and the rest..........

A very sad day and a great lose to the music Scene.

 

My Condolences to his Family & Close friends at this time.

Now At Peace.

Ted, You truly Are a Legend to so many people. 

1 hour ago, Steve L said:

Phil, after his spot that night I went up to Ted (I'd never met him before) and asked him if he'd come to the Attic and do a spot for us which he agreed to. The night was fantastic and he was soon asked to do spots at various soul nights round our area. Years later Ted told me that was what got the ball rolling for him and led to where he ended up......nice to have played a small part in his journey

Absolutely mate. I’d never met him either.

It was Cliff that knew him from his earlier days on scene, and knew the quality of his records.

This must have been the period when Ted was looking after his wife, and wasn’t able to go out.

Terrible what happened to him with the robbery, and very sad that he’s no longer with us.

a top man, always chatted and said hello , no airs or graces with TED..will be greatly missed 

Edited April 18Apr 18 by Staceys Dad

Such awful news, so saddening. Rest in peace, Ted.

Very, very sad loss to the soul community. 

RIP Ted. 

Really shocked to hear about the passing of Ted. Always shook hands and had a quick word when we met, but i really didnt know the man or him me (how many on the scene do we really know ). Came across as a really nice unassuming bloke and you cant say that about many. Really needs something to get me out these days and Ted DJing was a good reason to make the effort and get out. Will miss the smile and handshake, and yet another reason not to make the effort and get my arse off the settee. RIP Ted

Omg I was only talking to Ted a few weeks ago. True gent and a great dj will be sadly missed.

R.I.P. Ted

More awful news. 

RIP Ted

My condolences to his family and friends.

His sets were always among the most interesting and enjoyable of anyone's and he carried himself with style.

Poorer for having lost him, richer for having had him. RIP.

I didn't know Ted persoanlly but we chated online and over email because he was working for a company that supplied equipement to the same industry as me. Despite still being an avid rcord collector I have been away from the scene for donkeys years and no idea untll a cople of years ago what a ledgend he was, smashing down to earth bloke and a sad very loss. 

I am very sad and upset that Ted

has passed away,he was a good friend.

My condolences and sympathy to his

Family. 

 

Ted wasn't well at Lea Hall all-nighter

recently and then i found out he was

in hospital.

 

You will be missed Ted,one of my

favourite DJ's,always played

Damon Fox and The Ravins for me,

a National Northern Soul Maestro,

big respect to you mate.

A massive loss to the scene

in every respect.

 

Rest In Peace dear friend,

gone but never forgotten Pal.

 

Ron  💔

 

What a very sad time indeed

R.I.P Ted true Gent 💙

Not posted on here for years.

Terrible news this.

Awful few months these, big losses on the whole scene & also a word for Kev Murphy too RIP.

God bless them 🙏

Aid from Warrington

Another big loss, so saddened to hear this.. such a lovely guy will be missed.. condolences to his family RIP TED💙

Rest in peace uncle Ted as he was commonly known amongst alot of people on the scene. Forgotten how many hours ive spent at venues far a wide over the years always entertaining our ears and feet. Really will be missed by the scene sad,sad day 😢 😞 

Saw him many times, will be greatly missed.

RIP TED

Very sad news. Top man. 👍

There are no words to describe how Devastated we are at the news of Ted sad passing last hope those robbing  tosses get what they deserve 

Devastating news, a true gentleman & great DJ. Ted used to come & DJ for us at Solid Hit in London every year & was guest at our very last night. We were supposed to have our last night December 2015 but management said we can have one more so got on to Ted to ask if he can make it & fortunately he could. As always when Ted was on it was a packer & as always he delivered the goods. Outstanding DJ sets & outstanding Man RIP Ted 😪

I only saw Ted on youttube deejaying in his back room. A man dedicated to Northern Soul.

I also hope that the runts who stole part of his collection get what’s due to them.

RIP Ted

 

 

 

RIP   Ted  

R.I.P. Ted

Other than our chats on here I actually met him at a venue a few years ago.

A lovely bloke to talk to and such a loss to our scene.

Awful news to hear of his passing.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

 

Saddened to here this RIP Ted

I can't add anything other than a lovely person, who'll be sadly missed by so many. 

...I've said my piece in forums on FB....but Ted was my kinda guy...cut the bo**ox entertain the people with quality...with passion X We shared stages around the UK in the 90s and it was always a pleasure x True Gent of the scene...Rock In Perpetuity Ted x

LUV

SOOTY

X

 

Edited April 24Apr 24 by Sooty

Thanks Ted for all the promotion, enthusiasm and playing out of our great music.  RIP

OMG! i have only just heard about ted,s passing...what a void the man will leave, i didnt know ted we had banter on the web years ago but what a smashing bloke, i truly am gutted..condolences to his family and close friends...terrible.

I was watching a Kev Roberts interview with Ted on YouTube last night and he was talking about 2026 bookings. 😢

On 17/04/2025 at 18:54, Kieron Taz Robathan said:

My post earlier today from Facebook

 

This is the deepest sadness and hardest thing I will ever have to write on here.

My Soul Dad, my mentor and my best friend and everyone’s Uncle Ted.

Ted Massey has passed away.

I have the blessing from Ted’s family to put these upsetting words together as best as I can .

The family are very sad and upset with this big hole left and are still in a state of shock with the news.

I ask that you all please respect the families privacy during this sensitive time .

I will miss you bestie so very dearly and haven’t quite come to terms with your passing.

You were the ultimate professional and was held in the most upright regards by everyone I’ve ever meet all over the U.K. 

A true Legend that will never be forgotten I will continue to push the boundaries with the music on our scene as you believed in me before anyone else did I will never ever forget 

I will update you all going forward with details as of when is needed.

The Guvnor, The Maestro you’re at peace now God bless you Sir Ted and love you always your best friend Taz 💔💔😪😪💔💔

Still no mention of the funeral ? R.I.P. Ted

I’m told the funeral will be private for family and close friends only.

4 hours ago, Mick Boyle said:

I’m told the funeral will be private for family and close friends only.

That's correct Mick, invites have already been sent out, no wake. a function, not directly in conjunction with the family (?) is being arranged and details will be forthcoming for those wanting to attend...anyone who has read Taz's notification will be aware of this.

10 hours ago, Geoff B said:

Still no mention of the funeral ? R.I.P. Ted

Funeral is being held on May 29th, in Perry Barr, Birmingham i understand.