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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. 

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      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

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      R.i.p. Ted Massey   Personally, i met him first early 80's, busy collecting uk releases, bought a few off me. Think he was already djing for a while by then  but early days. Ted scaled

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      *****Update****** Ted Massey’s Funeral. Hi Everyone, the family have decided after much deliberation that Ted’s funeral is going to be for immediate family and very close friends only. This decisio

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

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      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 a

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

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    I’m told the funeral will be private for family and close friends only.
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    Very sad..... & the thief is still at large. Rip Ted 😪 

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    Really sad news such a nice bloke one of the best

    Just heard this. Stunned, shocked and deeply saddened.

    Ted was a towering figure on the scene for so many years and a long term member and contributor on Soul Source.

    Rest in peace Ted. Thoughts are with friends and family.

    Very sad news. A gentleman and such a stalwart as a DJ - somewhere every weekend! Such a shame his last year was filled with such anguish. RIP Ted.

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    Devastating news!  From the Black Horse in Wolverhampton to every other venue you ever played what a fabulous Friend and DJ we will miss you greatly RIP Ted.

    Geoff and Margaret Buckley

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    Sad news indeed and another loss to the soul scene.

    First came across Ted and his fabulous sets in the early Prestatyn days in the Redemption Room. A lovely, kind, knowledgeable man who loved a colourful tie. Sadly he never got justice regarding the record theft. 

    R.I.P Ted 

    Sandra & Joyann 

     

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    What a shock. A true gentleman and a great DJ. He will be sadly missed.

    Des & Bev.

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    R.i.p. Ted Massey

     

    Personally, i met him first early 80's, busy collecting uk releases, bought a few off me. Think he was already djing for a while by then  but early days.

    Ted scaled the heights essentially, on pretty much most of the platforms that count. He bulit himself a wonderfully colourful and intuitive collection of records, that cemented his reputation with the masses...much in the same way that he nurtured and cultivating his beloved garden...his other great past time....even the shirts showed him as an outgoing person...and he coloured our worlds with his dj sets.

    I can't justify giving the people concerned who performed such an abhorrent act against him, any creedance other than to say...i sincerely hope you search your consciences.

    It's a black day for us all, but in remembrance in coming days and weeks, we'll celebrate the life and accomplishments of this man and uphold nothing but good memories of him.

    Gone before your time

    May your soul now rest in eternal peace

     

    God bless, Ted🙏

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    so very sad to hear this news about ted ,a giant on the soul scene and a gentleman. RIP TED.

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    A shock to say the least, a lovely guy I have had the pleasure of knowing these past 30 odd years

    RIP Ted 

    Heartbreaking news. Ted was a true gentleman and great friend. Rest in peace Ted.

    Cathy and Troy

    Tragic News, which leave a massive hole in our Scene, a truly Great DJ and more that a really nice guy RIP Ted 

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    This is Dreadful news.

    I first became aware of Ted at the old vic, the night he bought Magnetics - lady in green! we all stayed till the very end to hear him play it…an important part of my youth that was… 

    Rest in peace Ted  sincere condolences to your family and friends 

    Very sad news TED was lovely man and true gentleman who will sadly missed my condolences to family and close friends 

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    Terrible news, R.I.P, we will miss Ted so much, the scene will not be the same. A wonderful DJ and friend.

    You have our sincere condolences.

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

    Lots of love from Matt & Sarah xx 

    Very sad news. I bought quite a few rare British things off him back in the eighties when he was replacing his UK issues with demo's

    Very sad news and another legend leaves our scene ted was always complimentary and encouraging of my sets even though I could never get anywhere near his standard of djing on the scene always willing to share information and kept in touch through my illness god bless pal 

    Rip yocky and mandy 

    Very sad to read of Ted's passing. Such a nice guy. One of the nicest people on the soul scene, and a fantastic DJ. He will be missed.
    RIP Ted.

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    A True Gent

    great nights at the Old Vic, Central in Cannock , Black Horse in Wolverhamton and many more, he will be greatly missed

    R.I.P  Ted

    Floyd

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    RIP Ted so sad was a lovely man will be sadly missed for his great sets he always played 

    Les & Sue 

    Still can't believe this Such a massive shock A great guy who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him     RIP Ted  

    Like everyone else saddened to read this 

    Ted DJed at the 1st Nuneaton coop allniter and always respected him as a collector 

    Condolences to his close friends and family at this sad time.

    Mark freeman 

    Very sad news. Ted was as nice a guy you could meet on the Soul scene. Always happy to chat about the music and records. He amassed a fabulous collection of brilliant sounds as those fortunate enough to witness him deejaying will testify. Ted’s contributions on Soul Source were always a joy to read such was his knowledge. Ted will be sorely missed in many ways…

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    So sad to read the news about the passing of Ted.  It was always a pleasure to be in his company.  He was a great DJ, collector and fellow soulie. You could always count on his support and he never let us down when he DJ'd regularly at Bidds all nighters and Stafford soul nights. A true gentleman.  May you rest in peace 🙏. 

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