Dean Francis Rip

Sad news. Dean Francis died today, 7/11/2012. He wrote a ton of excellent Columbus records ... for groups like Timeless Legend, the Four Mints, etc. He was a member of Jupiter's Release and later of Sun. His first record on Hillside is currently becoming popular as a "funky northern" spin. He was an incredibly nice guy, I had the pleasure of having breakfast with him once. He seemed really meek and careful, but he actually was even a motivational speaker and was just very humble. The numero group blog has a more extensive write up here, by one of the label owners who interacted with Dean the most:

http://numerogroup.w...ncis-1951-2012/

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Soul Rockin' with Rick Redmon

Reminiscing About the Soul Rockers and the Funky Disposition

Based on an interview with Rick Redmon 4/6/03

http://www.columbusm..._rockers_1.html

a full lengthy detailed history of the soul rockers including the interesting fact that they played the backing on the Chandlers famed classic "Your love make me lonely"