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Some bitter-sweet news: Two of the guys, Charlie and Dick finally got to meet up after too many years of being out of touch. The meet-up prompted Dick to go seaching for other band members. Sadly he discovered that their bass man, Tony Gibson, passed away last year. His obituary mentioned that he was in the Soul Set, so they take solace in the fact that the family felt it important enough to mention this within the obituary. RIP Tony Gibson

Had a review copy of this maybe two weeks ago, and got to say it's the best thing Kent have put out (or at least that has found it's way to me from the editor) in a long time. It's been getting some heavy abuse in this househild

Pete - Nice touch enjoyable info as always look forwrd to the next one ps im just going to check my shed if the mrs has put anything in it ? best Chris

What're you saying Chalky? That the "TUFF" Jackie Day has the voice of a woman, or that he's a bit cuddly? 1. (of a man or boy) displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly 2. lacking firmness or vigour [from Latin eff"ž"min"žÂre to make into a woman, from f"ž"mina woman] :-)

a) because it's a different Jackie Day and b) because the Jackie Day on Tuff is a MAN! ...not because we can't get the rights to Tuff (in fact we can and have used Tuff material on Kent CDs before...)

tTanx Suzs.....that is a very interesting article....about the Sink club....xxx

What a bonus I'm off work sick and bored to tears... Well not for the next 54.32 mins I ain't.....I am sure you have the bug for this sort of thing now Pete, and will be back with more entertaining imformative vids... Always hated that PJ Proby thing.... It's when he pops his cheek at the get go... even I thought it was naff in 76 Excellent stuff mate. Peggy March love it ... an issue and a shed life is good ....

Nice one mate, love that PEGGY MARCH record (and the shed),,,,

Glad I'm finishing work at 11.15am today - can get home and watch this (no streaming, or access to video/podcast sites at work :-( ) The last couple have been great, very enjoyable and informative - looking forward to no.3! Pete, you did mention this could well be the last one with more details to follow.... so?.....

Thanx folks...and thank you Russell...i write as i speak.....;-)...x

Debbie Taylor also appearing as part of a double bill with Syl Johnson @ Hoochie Coochie in Newcastle with full band tickets only £15 www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Anyone got a scan of the two-page feature in Black Echoes about Stafford, which had a label scan of the Soul Set wihtin it, please? TIA

Quick follow-up...the guys would like to hear of what memories their disc has for you lot...where did you first hear it, who was the DJ, what was the dancefloor reaction and what does it mean to you etc!? 'preciate any (sensible!) replies.

Many thanks...have followed that up and found some great useful information for my own book on American Soul released in 1960's Japan!

Such a big and charismatic figure in the history of soul, her name is on the credits of so many awesome sounds. RIP

Got my copy yesterday...recommended it to some fellow collectors in the store at the same time and x3 more left the shelves! A stunning piece of work featuring a fabulous account of behind the scenes realities of the day. I am particularly interested in the picture on page 18 taken during '66(?) whilst the Supremes were on tour in Japan...anyone got any other details of that Japanese trip? I've seen some poor quality clips of 'the Supremes In The Orient' video footage, but doesn't tell you much. I've also seen some colour pics of them dressed up in kimono, but can't source those at present...anyone help?!

One of the most gifted, underrated and immdiately identifiable guitarists in the history of black American music. What a sad bit of news to start the weekend with...

Keep talking...how about, 'a must for completists'...I am now taking orders and planning my retirement now

Should point out that this cover was designed in Japan by Ace's Japanese distributor, before anyone thinks they were short changed at this end and starts writing into Ace Towers with 'Oi where's my sleeve' letters. We didn't have any, we're not going to have any, and the sleeve is exclusive to copies sold in Japan by the aforementioned local distributor...

By the way, a picture cover was added for the Japanese 7" release of Candi's Kent 'One More Hurt' 45. Looks kinda vintage, donchathink?!

Looks like I should've tried my luck without a ticket then. But the man said no ticket no entry. Oh well

Dave, I bet the 32 years feels just like yesterday! Ady, I hope your nighter isn't now allowing cannibalism?

Hi Eddie, Spoke to Roger earlier and he's given me the confirmed DJ line up. As Rob has said it's from 12noon-5pm at The Rocket Pub, 103 Warwick Rd, Coventry, CV3 6AN. Confirmed DJs are: Paul Dunn John Weston Mark Sargeant Adam Topping.

Thanks all...it ain't work it's a privilege!

So, are they any good then...surely someone had their iphone on record!?!