Steve Mancha R.i.p.

Oh no another musical genius from our scene passes. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC R.I.P.

If the news is true Matt this is a huge loss

A musical giant - such a distinctive voice - a true legend

R.I.P

Sad News Indeed..R.I.P

Very sad news. What a magnificent and unique voice. A sad loss to Soul Music.

RIP

Sean

very sad news

If it is true ... and I sincerely hope its not...RIP Clyde Wilson and so many thanks for your music

Sad news

r.i.p. steve mancha, a detroit legend.

Don't normally contribute to RIP threads, but this is so sad. What a stunning and superb voice, I'm truly saddened.

Extremely Sad News Another Legend Passes.

R.I.P. Steve Mancha

just been checking on two Detroit sides incl. https://www.mideathnotices.com and there is no notice. Dont know how accurate and up to date the site is but there is some hope..

Sad news from Detroit. No confirmation, but it's from a trusted source. Happened today....

Wow! gutted, what a contribution, to our scene, and our lives! what a voice, RIP

DJ

Very sad news. What a magnificent and unique voice. A sad loss to Soul Music.

RIP

Sean

I will second Sean's statement .

There is never a month goes by without me playing " Rare Stamps " .

Rip Mr Mancha .

Malc

as not reported elsewhere and have had no definite word, have put this thread on hold until the news is confirmed

if do have or do get any further details please let me know

thanks

mike

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I've asked on Soulful Detroit to see if any of them heard anything. I can't find any info?

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Melvin Davis just rang to tell me that Steve Mancha, given name Clyde Wilson, died at 4.08 pm yesterday 8th Jan.

He had been in poor health for a long time and though Melvin mourns his passing, he described it as a blessed release.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends

Someone Started A Thread Last Night About This, Couldn't Believe It But Obviously Now Confirmed Sad Day Indeed. Another Sad Start To The New Year. Rip

Melvin Davis just rang to tell me that Steve Mancha, given name Clyde Wilson, died at 4.08 pm yesterday 8th Jan.

He had been in poor health for a long time and though Melvin mourns his passing, he described it as a blessed release.

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends

This really is sad news, the family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tony & Jill Foster

So sad,another passing of a great artist,someone who is from the same stable and musical era that we here in the UK have loved and worshiped from our teenage beginings.Its such a shame that Clyde and indeed all those guys from that city just oozed with talent that the worlds stage never got to hear them,we have been so lucky and we thank them never to be forgoten. DID MY BABY CALL. RIP Clyde Wilson.we love you.Gilly and Nicola

Clyde Wilson aka Steve Mancha LEGEND brought so much happiness throughout the years to so many with his wonderful music

Gone but never forgotten... Thanks for the beautiful memories Clyde

Our thoughts & prayers go out to Clydes family & close friends..

God Bless

Ian Cunliffe & Jane Hamilton x

RIP Steve Mancha, one of the greats of the Detroit soul scene.

Tony & Lisa

A VERY SAD LOSS, OF ANOTHER MUSICAL/VOCAL LEGEND, GOD BLESS.

BRI PINCH

I guess we had all better start getting used to this, our heroes are leaving us at an ever increasing rate. Thanks for the music Steve. God bless.

Mr Clyde Wilson,what a great talented man,another legend gone who gave you and i of this scene so much R.I.P. fellow your in good company now .. johno

very sad news to hear of the passing of the man who inspired the name of our club

RIP STEVE

best wishes to the family from all at the GROOVESVILLE soul club

Andy

So sad,another passing of a great artist,someone who is from the same stable and musical era that we here in the UK have loved and worshiped from our teenage beginings.Its such a shame that Clyde and indeed all those guys from that city just oozed with talent that the worlds stage never got to hear them,we have been so lucky and we thank them never to be forgoten. DID MY BABY CALL. RIP Clyde Wilson.we love you.Gilly and Nicola

im echoeing all of this, and its still amazing to think steve mancha's compositions are so highly thought of and played so much....even when they're other artists interpretations, such as the late johnny taylor on "friday night" and, just recently im sure i heard a 70's recording of "did my baby call" on steve jeffries sales list but for the life of me, i cant remember who the artists were. the stamps album, of course, is a yardstick by which, all northern soul fans should judge his superior talent and quite rightly is a much cherished, collectors item...a sad moment in time once again,...the reality is, its becoming all too commonplace....even more reason why WE, as a community, should ensure their flame burns forever and their music never be forgotten.

r.i.p. steve mancha,.... a cornerstone of all thats good about detroit

That´s sad news

RIP, Mr. Wilson

very sad news indeed R.I.P.

Winston

what a loss and what sad way indeed to start the new year and this day. was hoping it was just a rumour.. what a artists, what a loss!

Deeply saddened by this news.....Another Detroit Legend gone ......RIP Sir....

So very sad to hear this news.

Always been a fan since the day I bought Rare Stamps all those years ago.

Only six months ago Dennis Billingham gave me a 10 inch acetate of an alternate take on Did My Baby Call. Gonna put it on the deck right now.

My deepest simpathy to his family RIP

MASSIVE MASSIVE TALENT -wont be the same now -he inspired me to dig deeper with his gravel honed voice -really is very very sad news indeed!!

BAZ A

True soul hero... RIP

and for his work with 100% AGED IN SOUL RIP Clyde Wilson

It's amazing how in the commercial world anyone can be deemed a success or not based on simple monetary values. Yet, with talents like this, record sales, chart hits, or whatever measures you care to use in the short term are completely meaningless. Here, in this small corner of the internet, unlike the rest of the outside world, quality of talent is appreciated over the long term and, like the finest of wines we find it gets better with age.

When the last of the fine vintage is gone though, it is indeed a sad day as we can now only savour the memories, remember the past.

Only six months ago Dennis Billingham gave me a 10 inch acetate of an alternate take on Did My Baby Call. Gonna put it on the deck right now.

In this moment of sadness for a talent lost, let's all hear it.

Another sad day for soul music

Rest in Peace

im echoeing all of this, and its still amazing to think steve mancha's compositions are so highly thought of and played so much....even when they're other artists interpretations, such as the late johnny taylor on "friday night" and, just recently im sure i heard a 70's recording of "did my baby call" on steve jeffries sales list but for the life of me, i cant remember who the artists were. the stamps album, of course, is a yardstick by which, all northern soul fans should judge his superior talent and quite rightly is a much cherished, collectors item...a sad moment in time once again,...the reality is, its becoming all too commonplace....even more reason why WE, as a community, should ensure their flame burns forever and their music never be forgotten.

r.i.p. steve mancha,.... a cornerstone of all thats good about detroit

That would probably have been The Mad Lads excellent take on Clydes "Did my baby call". Absolutely gutted at this news, the quantity, depth and quality of this guys contribution to Soul music should have brought him stardom and wealth, his legacy though is set in stone, most people I know have numerous recordings by him or by others that he has written. His music lives on.

R.I.P. Steve Mancha

Kev

Sad news indeed.

For anyone who would doubt how soulful Clyde Wilson's work is please check out -I've come to save you- on his 100% Proof Hot Wax album.

Great work Mr Wilson. Goodnight and God Bless!

Kev

Sad news indeed.

For anyone who would doubt how soulful Clyde Wilson's work is please check out -I've come to save you- on his 100% Proof Hot Wax album.

Great work Mr Wilson. Goodnight and God Bless!

Kev

one of those shiver down the spine moments. I had my media player on random and "Hate Myself in The Morning" came on just as I opened this thread.

Sad sad news but as has already been said given his recent failing health this is probably a blessing for Clyde.

God's speed

OMG what a shame, a real vocalist/writer/producer and performer.

I stumbled across him by accident way back in '70 when the Stax album "Rare Stamps" jumped out at me

from a record store in Rotherham - was the best accident I've had, and I've had a few !!!

Brilliant music not only as solo but also with 100Proof

He'll be getting a few spins this weekend ont radio show 4 sure.

"Keep the faith, keep the faith don't ever be untrue".......................RIP CW/SM

RIP Steve Mancha. Ady, Stuart RAith, Steve Mancha, Chris King and Gaz Kellett sometime in the eighties at Warrington Parr Hall.