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That`s nice Pete, good on you Dave Shaw

Oh no! Another of our heros is gone. I will never forget him at the Top of The World All-nighter in Stafford. He made us see where the genius that we call Northtern Soul was born, where it came from. My thoughts and my gratitude go out to his remaining family for his wonderful life, and to my friend Steve Whittle, who had such a fantastic fiendship with the man. God bless you `Popcorn` Casinoboy

Very sad news indeed...an exceptional talent and a truly remarkable man. RIP Richard

Hopefully in time the family can look back on this thread and seeing the esteem the great man was held in this country and europe it will in some small way help to ease their loss. R.I.P. Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie Regards Ian McDonald

I was lucky enough to meet and chat with him when he came over in the 80's, absolutely fantastic guy who would make time for anyone Sadly another one of my heros passes but his music will remain with me always

My sentiments absolutely. Yet another of the genuine all-time talents passes too soon. A genuine legend and all round good guy. It's hard to imagine a Northern Soul scene at all without the magnificent contribution of Richard Popcorn Wylie. His legacy will live on in his music and in our hearts. RIP.

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" POPCORN ", You will alway's be in my thoughts, and you wil be sadly missed by all of us that had the pleasure in meeting you. A Great Man " R.I.P." REGARDS. thenogger

I remember seeing the great man at both Manchester and Stafford in the early eighties and he blew me away with his renditions of all the major hits he produced throughout the years. He will live long in my memories. R.I.P Popcorn.

This is such sad news.This poster really brings back memories. I was at the Dunstable show, it was a great night and I've still got the flyer at home somewhere. I spoke to someone who's now one of my best friends for the first time that night. Just think of all the people Richard's music brought together who might never have met otherwise.... So- very sad news, but hopefully the music and the memories he's left us all can be of some comfort to his loved ones. Thank you very much Mr. Wylie and RIP. One of the good guys and a fantastic artist, in every sense of the word. Wendy x

Message on behalf of Steve Whittle. His music speaks for itself, I knew the man personally, and its been my privilege to regard him as a friend, for the last 25 years. I have spoken to his daughter Patrice and offered my condolances on behalf of everyone involved in Soul music in the UK. The family appreciate the high regard he was held in, in the UK, and its a comfort to them knowing that everyone is thinking about him at this time. The funeral is Monday 15 Sept in Detroil 11am local time Steve Whittle.

Message on behalf of Steve Whittle. His music speaks for itself, I knew the man personally, and its been my privilege to regard him as a friend, for the last 25 years. I have spoken to his daughter Patrice and offered my condolances on behalf of everyone involved in Soul music in the UK. The family appreciate the high regard he was held in, in the UK, and its a comfort to them knowing that everyone is thinking about him at this time. The funeral is Monday 15 Sept in Detroil 11am local time Steve Whittle.

Terrible news indeed , an extraordinarily talented man,musician ,writer ,singer he did it all ,and not just in the 60s his ABC album E.S.P. has to be one of the greatest 70s soul albums ever and he really seemed to have a huge influence on the sound of so much of that lables output at the time,R.I.P. lost but never to be forgotten .

Such terribly sad news. I can't lay claim to ever having been in his company, although he has touched my heart with his gift for nigh on 30 years now. Of all the mediums through which an artiste can reach out to his/her audience, music is the most powerful, most potent and, to the listener, the most personal on so many levels. "Popcorn" was blessed with a talent that made the most of that and leaves this world having granted us a priceless legacy. Soul music is the canvas upon which my life has been painted for 30 years, and Mr Richard Popcorn Wylie has his name proudly scribed in the corner. Rest In Peace - A brother to us in all but name. Neil Jones.

'This England ' - whatever it was for some - beat me to Wigan's maple by a furlong. My dad said i'd got to get my GCEs out of the way and get a job before i stood a chance. He was no competition once i'd heard that ethereal Rosemary backing. Education down the pan for Popcorn Wylie... Like i regret any of it. RIP, my man....

Sad News Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie passed away today This guy had everything Just loved How did i lose you I take the world on with you & others What a voice. He will be sadly missed. Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie RIP mal ktf

very sad news about richard, went over to see him in detroit back in 96,he was ill then but the family made us very welcome,he sold us some records and made sure me, our robert and chris king had plenty to eat and took us up to clay mcmurrays studio on livernou with ivy joe hunter . i can only send my deepest smpathys to his wife and children , a true legend , a true gent and a wonderful host to anyone who met him on there travels , im sure he will be sadly missed by many rest in peace richard kev thomas

What a rotten week for Detroit soul fans - Norman Whitfield and now Popcorn in the space of seven days. How depressing... ...but at least neither died unmourned or unappreciated. May God bless them both in their onward journeys....

My thoughts go out to his familly and friends. His music has added joy to my life i am saddened by his passing. I hope his familly and friends can take comfort from the tremendous respect and affection that was felt for him within the all-nighter fraternitty. I know he made better records but every time i put "Rosemary what happened" on i smile. Rest in peace big man.

Very sad news. RIP.

I remember when i started collecting Detroit records (big time!!) in about 1977---i just couldn,t believe how many records the names--Wylie,Hestor,Terry kept cropping up on so many different labels.A night to remember when i saw him in Darlington about 25 yrs. ago. They,ve got some band up there in Soul Heaven!!!!! Play some tonite in my record room R.I.P.Popcorn Best Tony Coleby

HE WAS SURELY ...THE MAN........YOU WOULD LOSE COUNT OF THE GREAT TUNES WITH HIS NAME ON THE CREDITS. WHAT A GREAT CREDIT HE WAS TO BLACK MUSIC,TO DETROIT AND TO BLACK AMERICANS BECAUSE HIS MUSIC DID CROSS THE RACIAL DIVIDE JUST BECAUSE IT WAS GOOD AND WE LOVED IT...... REST IN PEACE

just opened my emails this morning and got a message from mckinley telling me about it. this is so, so sad. i loved this man. not only for his music, he was a mighty fine person, i never ever left detroit without giving him a hug. M.

RIP Mr Wylie : thankyou for your contribution Sir ......... Malc Burton

Very sad news. I know he'd been through quite a lot recently. God bless his soul. Paul Mooney