Has anyone seen or heard from Cannocks Ian Popple, known to all as Ric-Tic

Last went anywhere with him to the Sunday Ritz dayer Ric-Tic review around 84

Smokey saw him in the Asda some time ago

What a charecter, specially when with Kev Burden

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Edited April 20, 200817 yr by harpo1

Has anyone seen or heard from Cannocks Ian Popple, known to all as Ric-Tic

Last went anywhere with him to the Sunday Ritz dayer Ric-Tic review around 84

Smokey saw him in the Asda some time ago

What a charecter, specially when with Kev Burden

?????????????????????

I speak with Kev on a regular basis - I will be ringing him this afternoon as a matter of fact - and I will ask him about Ian .........

Malc Burton

Haven't seen him in decades - good sort, first met him when me and my girlfriend were walking along the seafront at Torquay, cassette player pumping out one of Steve Smiths tapes, so that would be summer '73, met him at The Cats, Wigan and all points North for some years after that.

Haven't seen him in decades - good sort, first met him when me and my girlfriend were walking along the seafront at Torquay, cassette player pumping out one of Steve Smiths tapes, so that would be summer '73, met him at The Cats, Wigan and all points North for some years after that.

Me neither Jerry, I was from Chadsmoor ,Cannock and used to give Ian lifts either to or from the clubs (in my 1956 Austin A50 - 8000 miles of trouble free motoring for 25 quid ! It would take 6 people 3 front 3 back Tony and Glenys were regulars plus assorted guys and girls unable recall everyone.....)

I went everywhere; Cats, Torch , Mecca, Raven ,Vava , Casino ,Leeds nighter Top Rank Stoke Bali Hi Sunday night on way back home sometimes with Ian on board.

Occasionally I would pick him up at Knutsford or Keele if he had thumbed a ride and been dropped of there - which was popular way of getting around then as you know.

Left the scene in 75 and have great memories of that particular period in time.I can still see him in my minds eye with his Levi jacket, long black hair, birmingham bags or skinners and 'weathered' appearance , blockers bag in hand.

I can remember "Kipper" at Cats from down your neck of woods ! ?

Kind regards / Graham

Last time i saw him was at the Central in cannock in the early 90's

Last time i saw him was at the Central in cannock in the early 90's

Hello Ted , I only went to one night there around that time as had young family , don't recall seeing him , who was doing that ?

I grew up in area and used to go there for a shandy on way home from Youth centre, had a good jukebox ! Function room upstairs for wedding receptions etc It's an Indian retuarant nowadays.

From memory....I think Ian liked the Mecca and went there regularly in preference to Casino when the scene split around although early days he was a regular at Casino..

Hello Ted , I only went to one night there around that time as had young family , don't recall seeing him , who was doing that ?

I grew up in area and used to go there for a shandy on way home from Youth centre, had a good jukebox ! Function room upstairs for wedding receptions etc It's an Indian retuarant nowadays.

From memory....I think Ian liked the Mecca and went there regularly in preference to Casino when the scene split around although early days he was a regular at Casino..

It was me and Morris with the help of a young lad called Brew who was an undertaker used to get a call mid spot

Hello Ted , I only went to one night there around that time as had young family , don't recall seeing him , who was doing that ?

I grew up in area and used to go there for a shandy on way home from Youth centre, had a good jukebox ! Function room upstairs for wedding receptions etc It's an Indian retuarant nowadays.

From memory....I think Ian liked the Mecca and went there regularly in preference to Casino when the scene split around although early days he was a regular at Casino..

ALSO REMEMBER IAN! BIT OF A "CATS" BOY! NOT SEEN HIM FOR YEARS

MAX..

I can remember "Kipper" at Cats from down your neck of woods ! ?

Kind regards / Graham

Haven't heard that name for years Graham!

Ah! the lovely Ian Popple " Ric Tic" from Great Wyley, nr Cannock

So many memories of Ian , one was of him ganging out of the Cat & Mouse big dipper ride on Blackpool pleasure beach before going the mecca in 1971

Va Vas , Torch , Wigan the man was everywhere thoughout the 70.s loved him to bits wish he would come back on the scene!!

Heres a picture below i took of Ric Tic, Steve Shevesick, Mick Warren and a couple of others when we hitched a rife on the Glouster Coacch to Wigan bout 73-74 its the only picci i have of him, alos is me memgershio to the Compass in Torquay where Ian was a regular too!!

Ian is in the pale yellow shirt with the fist on for them that dont know him ( is that possible)

So happy days i wanna go back there again!!

Torchboy

Ah! the lovely Ian Popple " Ric Tic" from Great Wyley, nr Cannock

So many memories of Ian , one was of him ganging out of the Cat & Mouse big dipper ride on Blackpool pleasure beach before going the mecca in 1971

Va Vas , Torch , Wigan the man was everywhere thoughout the 70.s loved him to bits wish he would come back on the scene!!

Heres a picture below i took of Ric Tic, Steve Shevesick, Mick Warren and a couple of others when we hitched a rife on the Glouster Coacch to Wigan bout 73-74 its the only picci i have of him, alos is me memgershio to the Compass in Torquay where Ian was a regular too!!

Ian is in the pale yellow shirt with the fist on for them that dont know him ( is that possible)

So happy days i wanna go back there again!!

Torchboy

Hi Nige, A great post and pic of Ian and your mates !!

How are you mate , not seen you since Stafford Rangers last year - Melvin Davis - !!?? I know you have been busy, your name is on all the bloody fliers these days , When you going to come and do a 60's 'crossover' set at Cellar ?

Ian also used to have a black blazer with a hand made badge of the Cats or Torch. It would be great to see him again, as you say he was everywhere during that period.

Only went to Compass once with Frankie - Duke Browner - Ireland, Rich Parrott , Gary Holyman and the late Tony Power RIP

Alas have got no photos of those very happy days.

How come I never bumped into you god only knows...keep in touch / Graham

It was me and Morris with the help of a young lad called Brew who was an undertaker used to get a call mid spot

Hi Ted, blimey the penny has just dropped !

I went to school with 'M' same class and now I remember hearing about him doing a few venues around and about the Cannock area during that time.

Say hello if you are still in touch with him...small world eh! Fancy doing a 60s set at cellar Ted ?

Cheers / Graham

Haven't heard that name for years Graham!

As you probably know Jerry quite a lot of people came up to 'Cats' from Cheltenham /Gloucester/Worcester can't recall any more names right now.

All this energy from the the amazing power of Mr Popple !!

Thanks to Harpo for getting ' cogs ' whirring again.

ALSO REMEMBER IAN! BIT OF A "CATS" BOY! NOT SEEN HIM FOR YEARS

MAX..

Ian must have 'camped' in Temple Street Max !

He was always there even the midweek sessions and probably the progressive nights as well ...tehe

Wonder if he's still got his vinyl ?

If anybody does track him down , tell him that Anne from Bedford says hello Havent seen him for more than 25 years. Lovely guy. XX

If anybody does track him down , tell him that Anne from Bedford says hello Havent seen him for more than 25 years. Lovely guy. XX

I wonder if Malc managed to find him through Kev Burden ?

Ian was a regular at west hampstead and early 100 club,ain't seen him since.Top geezer.

I wonder if Malc managed to find him through Kev Burden ?

I found out after posting my reply about Ian last Sunday , that Kevin has had family / personal matters to deal with since the last time I talked to him , so I did not intrude by ringing that afternoon ........

I will be contacting Kevin this morning , when I hope he will be able to shed some light on Mr Popple .........

I have spoken in the week to someone who knew Ian very well , and I asked if he had any idea as to his whereabouts : He stated that the last he had heard of him , Ian was having health / mental issues , and had thrown a wobbler when it all got too much for him ........

Hopefully I can get an update when I speak with Kevin later this morning ........

Malc Burton

Boys it's worth asking Jaynie from Worcester. She knew Ric Tic & Kipper Jones well. She lurks on here somewhere under the monica 'vegimite'. Her & Caroline were a big part of the scene back then, went up to the torch every weekend, 76 club, Va Va's etc.

great charachter never really understood the Ric Tic nick- name? he was well known and respected as Ian Popple!

Steve

Agreed Steve - I only ever knew him by his proper name!

Agreed Steve - I only ever knew him by his proper name!

Still no update on Ian ......

I have been trying to get in touch with Kev burden all this week , but his phone just rings .......

I would have more chance in getting to speak to Lord Lucan ........

Watch this space as they say ........

Malc Burton

Still no update on Ian ......

I have been trying to get in touch with Kev burden all this week , but his phone just rings .......

I would have more chance in getting to speak to Lord Lucan ........

Watch this space as they say ........

Malc Burton

I spoke with / to Kevin Burden this morning , and asked him if he knew the whereabouts of Ian Popple .......

Kevin informed me that the last time he saw Ian , was about 20 years ago , when Ian turned up at his house unexpectedly .......

He said that Ian was working at the time for the forestry commission , and has had no further contact with him after he left .......

He had heard since that time of seeing / talking to him - like I had also heard - that Ian had mental and health problems , but nothing else . Kevin told me that he will telephone his Mother and Father , and ask them about him ; when he has news on Ian , he will give me a call , and I will post this up ..........

Malc Burton

I spoke with / to Kevin Burden this morning , and asked him if he knew the whereabouts of Ian Popple .......

Kevin informed me that the last time he saw Ian , was about 20 years ago , when Ian turned up at his house unexpectedly .......

He said that Ian was working at the time for the forestry commission , and has had no further contact with him after he left .......

He had heard since that time of seeing / talking to him - like I had also heard - that Ian had mental and health problems , but nothing else . Kevin told me that he will telephone his Mother and Father , and ask them about him ; when he has news on Ian , he will give me a call , and I will post this up ..........

Malc Burton

Thanks Malc, hope if Ian ever reads this he will feel a little better. Kind Regards / Graham

I speak with Kev on a regular basis - I will be ringing him this afternoon as a matter of fact - and I will ask him about Ian .........

Malc Burton

my dad still drinks with kev burden, in the frying pan in darlo

my dad still drinks with kev burden, in the frying pan in darlo

No disrespect to your Father , but Kevin will drink with anyone ........

Malc Burton

No disrespect to your Father , but Kevin will drink with anyone ........

Malc Burton

lol, now that too well, his daughter owns the said pub i think...

No disrespect to your Father , but Kevin will drink with anyone ........

Malc Burton

I know his Dad. It's mutual

My g/friend lives just down the road from THE 'PON , dont go in though, them Darlo lot scares me to death.......a breed on their own!!

knew him from the catacombes days.....he had a bad experience those days not seen him since

My g/friend lives just down the road from THE 'PON , dont go in though, them Darlo lot scares me to death.......a breed on their own!!

lol y you think i moved away

lol y you think i moved away

asbo?

I know his Dad. It's mutual

will pass on your regards dave

asbo?

no pete i got busted on crewe station oif you remember. didnt want me dad to find out so left home + moved north.......

no pete i got busted on crewe station oif you remember. didnt want me dad to find out so left home + moved north.......

Just a bit more information regarding Mr Popple ........

I did not include this in my posting regarding the time that Ian turned up unannounced at Kevin Burden's house , for fear of freaking people .......

As I stated , Ian told Kevin that he was working for The Forestry Commission , but what I did not include , was that Ian was in charge of the butterfly house on an estate which the Commission owned , and took a display case , containing pinned butterflies , with him to show Kevin ........

Kevin states that he has still not got over the visit ..........

Malc Burton

Last time I saw Ric-Tic was on the bus home from The last Locarno, think he was having green & clear problems that day.

Nice character though

Graham are you running that celler gig mate?

Last time I saw Ric-Tic was on the bus home from The last Locarno, think he was having green & clear problems that day.

Nice character though

Graham are you running that celler gig mate?

Hello Dazz, yes I am and it would be really special to see everyone on this thread - along with Ian - this weekend !

Kind regards / Graham

Last time I saw Ric-Tic was on the bus home from The last Locarno, think he was having green & clear problems that day.

Nice character though

Graham are you running that celler gig mate?

what couldn't get enough lol

Last time I saw Ric-Tic was on the bus home from The last Locarno, think he was having green & clear problems that day.

Nice character though

Graham are you running that celler gig mate?

ian popple theres someone ive had a right laugh with over the years long time no see..hope he is well

good bloke!

Skippy

He's on Facebook

Has anyone seen or heard from Cannocks Ian Popple, known to all as Ric-Tic

Last went anywhere with him to the Sunday Ritz dayer Ric-Tic review around 84

Smokey saw him in the Asda some time ago

What a charecter, specially when with Kev Burden

?????????????????????

I would like to say that Ric-Tic is doing fine and tries to get out and about when he can. I still speak to him on a regular basis and he is one of the most compassionate and nicest people that I have met in a long time. HE still keeps the faith as best as he can, if anyone wishes to get in touch with him, they can do so through me.

Steve

Only went to Compass once with Frankie - Duke Browner - Ireland, Rich Parrott , Gary Holyman and the late Tony Power RIP

Alas have got no photos of those very happy days.

How come I never bumped into you god only knows...keep in touch / Graham

are frank and richard still around??

Hi, I have not seen Frank for ages but have spoken with him in the interim and he is fine although not involved in the scene anymore. Richard is also ok , I saw him on a regular basis when doing the cellar couple of years ago. Have not been on here / around for a while, please introduce yourself and I will pass on your comments

Thanks +regards / Graham

I would like to say that Ric-Tic is doing fine and tries to get out and about when he can. I still speak to him on a regular basis and he is one of the most compassionate and nicest people that I have met in a long time. HE still keeps the faith as best as he can, if anyone wishes to get in touch with him, they can do so through me.

Steve

Hello Steve, Thanks for getting in touch , please say hello to ian and hope we can all meet up again sometime perhaps.

I am playing a few records at Burntwood Rugby Club on March 21st to support Soul Machine so if you fancy something a bit different come and see us, as you know Paul D' Angelo plays Tenor in the band and he also knows Ian from the old days, we would love to see him.

Kind regards / Graham

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