Hooker1951

Totally understand, I'm basing my respect on where they came from what their achievements came to in the fore a mentioned years and in the early 60,s so to me they deserve that respect not al the egotism that came later which effected a lot more than just the Rolling Stones and many USA artists and bands as well you can only remember what you remember and at the time they struck a big chord with me which led me elsewhere and a lot of great music That's your prerogative , I've maid mine, I've never mentioned anybody who made a fortune was good, got nothing to do with it all I just told you what I saw , what I heard when it was happening and passed my opinion I was there was you ? I've DJ,d northern and RNB and promoted all over the country MC,d for all the major Dance DJ,s seen probably more top acts in all kinds of musical genres than probably any individual I know I can still do it now so I know maybe a little bit of what I'm talking about, The Rolling Stones were right for that time as regards RNB otherwise you might never have known about Alexander Arthur, Irma Franklin, Solomon Burke, ect ect , ect Bo Didley and Chuck Berry were already established Why the ? Mark after Peace and Tranquility if you don't understand what th means you've must have a real problem if you want to be a real Soulman open yourself up to the music and other people's opinions that's all Peace and Tranquility if you led the life I had you would no what it meant God Bless ML

If you had read what I said carefully, I said that in 1963, 64, they were a wild RNB band and they were good at what they did even if it was mirroring the original sounds from the USA What they did then was to find their own identity. It wasn't to my likening I give them credit even if it was for those first few years to making their own stamp and style on covers of RNB classics that brought to us the attention of the USA original artists, and they were at that time a fantastic live visual band they covered songs that were unheard to a great majority of British music and RNB lovers, And believe me Mick Jagger and Keith Richards if questioned would tell you that the original artists and tunes from the USA was better, I didn't particular like what they did later but Obviosly a lot of people did or else they wouldn't have been around the last 56 years, but if you didn't see them in 63,64 , live you can't really comment and as for telling Mick Jagger to fuck off I don't think he would give a flying fuck either with 200 £ million in the bank Peace and Tranquility ML

Give credit where it's due as regards the Rolling Stones I first watched them in 1963, then 1964, then 1965 in 63 they were a young wild Rn B outfit and they were pretty good at what they did as for 64 it was more of the same but looking for their own identity by 65 66, it was becoming their own brand far removed from those early years we all know original is nearly always the best but they did their best paying homage to Chuck Berry, Arthur Alexander ' ,Solomon Burke, Valentinoes ect , and in some cases put their own identity on those covers, you would have to have seen them when I did to pass a true judgement but believe me they weren't bad those days and I've seen as many top acts over the last 55 years as nearly anyone ps Give Dave Godin his dues Give Mick Jagger and the Rest of the Rolling Stones there,s kind Regards ML

The Chants were a great soulful Rn B outfit in the 1960,s they were kept under because the fad at the time was beat music their style was more American , they were pretty famous in the North West obviously in Liverpool running parallel with the Beatles, Searchers , ect because at the time 90 % of what became beat groups were doing soul and RNB in their live performances by late 1963 the emphasis had changed to the new music craze which was beat the Chants fronted by Eddie and his brother stuck to their roots and got left behind by the more commercial beat sound till they reinvented their selves as the Real thing so at their hard work paid off fianacially in 1975 after 13 years of gigging touring, Eddie and his group even learned to play their own instruments so they could deliver the music on their terms before that the Chants were a vocalist group Rest in Peace Eddie Amoo A real Liverpool Soul Man ML

Another time Another Place . Harry Starr If this is Goodbye. Harry and the Kavars Mr Moonlight. Lenny ? Henry I won't be coming Back. JD Bryant ML

Had the pleasure to see Dennis performing a good few times in his fantastic career the last time when he was fronting the Temptations4 years ago and he was as good as he always was a terrific artist with a terrific front man voice with a powerful stage presence similar to Edwin Starr I hope they are doing a duet together in Soul Heaven I for one would love to hear it Rest in Peace Dennis you thoroughly deserve it ML

Never heard a DJ yet that sounds better than Roy Hamilton Jackie Wilson, Tony Middlelton or another 1000 artists and I don't think I ever will don't want to cause offence but a lot of Dj,s hide behind the mic because they can't put the music together so they break it up slow things down . When I started out the music never stopped this talking between tunes crept in I don't know why , and a lot of new people on the music scene just accepted it but the old ways were forgotten thank the last DJ introduce yourself non stop music for an hour before last introduce next DJ say goodbye and hope everybody appreciates what you've done for them let the music talk not your mouth only my humble opinion by the way keep on keeping on Mick L

I always put my own stamp on every set I've ever played without the verbals it's not the jokes it's the way you tell them it only becomes lap. Top memory stick when it's pre planned I always played live for that particular audience that venue that night after I've played a spot the records are all over the place due to last second decisions to try to suit the crowd the music speaks volumes you can talk to the DJ when he,s finished his set, like you say everybody to their own I was brought up in the music world of starting the ride and it doesn't stop till you decide especially if people are loving it 1 hour of forgetting your worries and getting lost in music, your a live act or should be talking brings people back to earth too soon just my humble opinion .as regards verbals I used to mc at all the big raves that complimented the music you can't make soul music any better by talking that way the musics the star and not the DJ just my humble opinion LoL ML

The clenched fist is a Go jo -Ryu karate Symbol and badge to wear on your Gi I know I trained in that particular martial art for a number of years and taught it to my employees it is in its purity a street style of combat not a sport very effective where it's popular on the west coast of America if a NS walked in a Do jo there he would think he d gone home Regards ML

I've never ever cued a record in while doing a DJ set I've always relied on running one in by fading one out you play more records and non stop music the problem with doing it this way is you've got to keep your nerve on the change over its not for the faint hearted but it always worked for me most of the time anyway L oL, Everybody as their own style hope you find a solution I'm sure you will get some good advice from the Jocks on here King Regards ML

Hi John you could never agree on a set way to end a night it depends on the venue ,location ambience, what's happened earlier music wise, alchohol , drugs, the crowd , if your ready for those issues you should be able to play a great spot of course depending on what's in your record box, if you read through some of the replies in this thread it should prepare you , anyway good luck ML

How about just playing the best soul you have just like everybody should have been playing all night and weighing up the ambience of the crowd at th time in the morning taking into consideration the amount and strength of the narcotics that have been available and of course the alcohol consumption and of course the crowd are they die hard SOULIES or part time SOULIES, feed all this info into a good computer along with your record collection and wait for the formula the first 25 records on the list you've got your spot! I I can do this without a computer so far but you never know You've got to Laugh or you'd end up insane kind Regards ML

Don't take this Personally Mate but I don't thing being a NS DJ is going to be your thing kind Regards ML

The tax man got Al Caopone got Lester Piggot got thousands more including me only Ken Dodd escaped he made the jury laugh that much they found him not guilty so join the club Eddie ML l

Norther soul dancing already exsisted , Teddy boys all through the late 1950,s early 1960,s plus the dancing done in R n B clubs over here and the USA with a more free style move ment fitted the NS music the dance moves were already there probably as we know from 1950 onwards ML

It's a fact through the history of any music that as it becomes mainstream it becomes or should I say feels watered down it happened to Rock n Roll , Punk, and R nB it happens to please the many people who just want to dip their toes in rather than be full on because of all the advantages money wise of exploiting those music phenonemones, it's something that can't be avoided because there are certain people in certain positions who always make it happen we know what good music is we know who the genuine people are. That matters you will not change the rest they just don't get it and if they are making and milking money or fame out of it they won't care anyway , Look after the people that matter don't waste your time and energy on lost causes just bless yourself that you understand it and take solace that they don't Proper Northern soul and real northern SOULIES will last forever God Bless ML

Great Artist, Larger than Life character, who was a real soul man, Singer and Dancer His live acts were Legendary, R I P, Wayne ML

It could've been much worse, settle down drop a few Valium tomorrow is another day at least you got Time instead of the Snake peace and tranquility for all good soulies ML

RW is being invited to Strictly and his playing the original Frank Wilson followed by the Javaleers, follwed by either Wombat or the Snake is this a bad dream turning into a nightmare L o L, I'm only joking but be prepared for any kind of shock if you expect the worst it might not be that much of a dogs dinner ML

DJ,s should be made to put down a £50 deposit when they arrive if they play a bad set they should lose the deposit and all the proceeds should go to Russ Winstanleys Casino ,s Soul police orphans society in honour of the great job they did stopping drugs being taken and sold at the Casino Give us a break 1 DJ 1 guest Mick L

This record made it it was played everywhere in the mid sixties on radio in clubs, as a result of it being a hit it was copied by most of the British pop groups of the time usually on ep,s Rolling Stones included regards ML

Much to many to mention, So many So good, to hard a question to me anyway to give a safe and solid answer ML

Yes Radio 1 was manufactured to prim and proper, even though some of the DJ,s used were ex pirate stations DJ,s you could see they were toeing the line and hadn't got to he same freedom as before it's like everything else once it goes mainstream it gets watered down its called life ML

The pirate stations in the 1964-67 period were fantastic for playing soul sometimes the output on soul was a good 25% of what was being played at the time we had access to Radio Caroline north , Radio London, up here in the north west loud and clear great times listening to great music ML