Everything posted by David Meikle
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James Jamerson and Carol kaye revisited
This is from George's own website. https://www.georgebensonmusic.com/about.htm
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James Jamerson and Carol kaye revisited
- James Jamerson and Carol kaye revisited
https://chnm.gmu.edu/courses/magic/kaye/ More detail which should end this fantasy once and for all. James Jamerson RIP- James Jamerson and Carol kaye revisited
This from Soulfuldetroit in 2002. Allan Slutzky's words. That case was dropped when Carole's lawyer was presented with the proof we'd obtained that disproved her claims. (Subpoened union contracts, Motown studio logs that contradicted her work logs, signed notarized affidavits from Motown producers, etc.)- Coolest looking record labels
- Cappy's Record Store Detroit
I am interested in music history and not record collecting. The latter stopped circa 1975 at 3,000 discs most of which are long gone. Graham Finch took me to Bob May's in 2001 and I recall he left with zero. He encouraged me to buy a Timmy Willis 45 probably out of loyalty to Bob. Cost me $5. I've still got it. We then headed to Johnnie Mae's home which was a lot more interesting than Bob May's.- And The Echoes - I've Always Wanted Someone Like You
Amazing stuff from Mr Lehnoff. Some great photos in particular. Lead singer Walt must have had great patience to have these guys in the band! Thanks for getting to the bottom of this subject.- Brothers Of Soul
What a great find. It's wonderful to see Fred Bridges as a young man. He told me his story a number of years ago which can be read here http://www.soulfuldetroit.com/web12-fred-bridges/fred-bridges-text/index.html We visited the Golden World studios on Davison during one of my visits and I took this photograph of Fred amongst the rubble. A truly sad moment.- And The Echoes - I've Always Wanted Someone Like You
They look remarkably like EJ & The Echoes. Probably not surprisingly! This photo of EJ was sent to me by Fred Reif a number of years ago. A google search of 'Soulful Detroit EJ & the Echoes' will bring up a nice thread on the subject. Thanks for the video Venus.- Coolest looking record labels
- soul people on the TV or in movies
Aki Aleong appeared in a number of movies. Do a Wiki search. He also produced a personal fave of mine in Soulin and Rollin by the Trensaitions on the Minit label. He may even have been part of the group.- News: Eccentric Soul: Sitting In The Park - CD Review by John Reed
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JoAnne told me this 15 years ago.- Coolest looking record labels
Sometimes a simple design can be very effective. This one was named after JoAnne Bratton's son Derek who tragically died in an accident in 1962. JoAnne's nickname for Derek was Ric-Tic. The label mesmerised collectors. I yearn for those innocent days.- Coolest looking record labels
- Cappy's Record Store Detroit
I found this on the DetroitYes forum. I was in Bob May's west side store in 2001 but found it uninteresting. 25 years too late no doubt! 'Bob Mays, proprietor of a bona fide record collector's store. His shop was on E. 8 Mile near I75, first on the eastbound side, then, for a few years until he was finally forced to close, on the westbound side almost across from the original. When I went in around 1968, Bob looked old to me (most everyone over 30 looked old to me, I was 18) and seemed to drink "a bit." He had a solid grasp of jazz records and their worth. I bought my first 78s from his store - a Bird Dial, and a Tatum Decca - and went back many times over a 30 year period, until I actually had most everything I wanted due to the advent of CD's. Bob is one of those guys who seemed designed for and destined to sell used records. He would have looked odd selling groceries, or car insurance, but was totally right for the record job. Thin as a rake, long bushy beard, smoked a lot, always dusty boxes piled high in corners and most everywhere else in his modest sized space. To borrow a quote about Duke Ellington, Bob looked like he'd seen it all, and done most of it. He still has a table at record collector shows. Now Cappy was different - stocky guy rough voice, friendly but didn't take crap from anyone. Always thought Cappy was an ex motorcycle gang member for some reason - just had a slightly menacing air about him, but once you talked with him for a while he turned out to be a really nice guy. And he knew his records, especially his Detroit records. I asked him once if he had any disco records, and he looked at me in disbelief before bursting into laughter for a solid minute. I wasn't joking, but I was too insecure to fess up and tell him I wasn't joking, and we moved on to other topics.Cappy had to pack up most of his 'special collection' for some reason which I've forgotten, and wasn't in a big hurry to unpack them - if you've ever moved a lot of records, you know the effort involved. Cappy closed his shop a few years ago, and I that was a major loss for Det record collectors. I only hope he gets the chance to channel his amazing knowledge into a Det business of some sort - maybe selling records?? LOL.' Subject was posted 6 years ago.- Inter City Soul Club
John Harvey is definitely deceased. I would say sometime in the nineties. I recall him being in Silverdale's record shop in Glasgow's Argyle Street in the mid seventies. John Anderson sold a lot of records to Silverdale's possibly before he moved to King's Lynn, hence the attraction. Kojak held a small meeting in a hotel in Sauchiehall Street around that time outlining some plans which I recall as being a bit OTT. Honestly cannot recall what they were however. If anyone has a huge amount of spare time on their hands they could ruffle through Blues & Soul mags circa late seventies to find out why Kojak upset Dave Godin rather much. Again, I can't remember why.- Record Shops During The Torch Days
Barry's Record Rendezvous, Manchester Blues and Soul, Hanway Street, London (aka Contempo) Soul City, Monmouth Street, London (may have closed around the Torch era)- Record Shops During The Torch Days
If you are still around, that would probably have been the late Pete Lawson.- Sir Mack Rice RIP
Obituary by Susan Whitall of Detroit News. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2016/06/28/sir-mack-rice-hit-song-mustang-sally-dies/86474678/ Service details also by Susan. Note those who will be in attendance and also musical gathering thereafter in lower east side. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2016/06/29/services-set-sir-mack-rice/86532076/- Vareeations It's The Loving Season
- Mack Rice Hospitalised
Detroit Free Press reported Mack Rice's passing yesterday evening. "Baby I'm Coming Home" RIP- Vareeations It's The Loving Season
- Robert Peterson (Volumes) R I P
This latest passing in Detroit is particularly horrific. Bobby was part of the Magnetics group who gave us that awesome double sider on Bonnie - 'Lady In Green'/'Heart You're Made Of Stone'. The music lives on Bobby - RIP.- Hayley Is Hot - 4 New Unreleased tracks on 45s
It must have been a buzz hearing these for the first time Rob. Great job. - James Jamerson and Carol kaye revisited