Glen Hunter

[roundhead]

FOR ALL THOSE RARE SOUL FANS OUT THERE

GET TO JUNCTION 17 SANDBACH SAT 3RD JULY 8 TILL LATE

CAROL VARE WILL BE DEDICATING HER SPOT TO GLENN - PLAYING SOUNDS THAT GLENN INTRODUCED HER TOO

[Gilly]

This is dreadfull news,what a lovely guy we have all lost,im gutted,our thoughts are with his family.God bless you my friend you'll always have a place in my life.Gilly and Nicola

[Dave Harrison]

Just want to add my condolences to Gill & the family. Truly devastating news received from Jim on Friday. Yet another of our soul mates leaving us so early.

You'll be sadly missed Glen.

Dave H

[Charlie Rees]

We are absolutely devastated losing our soulmate Glenn. Words can't describe how we feel. Glenn my heart is broken - Jim.

You were the heart and soul of the macc lads - winning the quiz last week at cleethorpes was a brilliant accolade.

Dont know how we are going to carry on without you.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you Gill, Louise, Kelly and the rest of the family.

One of Glenns favourite 45's was Mr Heartache by Freddie Scott - thats how we feel now

We'll never forget you, rest in peace Glenn

Liz and Jim

Dear Liz and Jim

When you called me on Friday to tell me of Glens death, I was literally coming in from work and Heidi answered the phone fully expecting the normal light hearted banter that we are used to when you call.

Before she handed the phone to me, she tried to warn me that you were upset, but nothing could have prepared me for the news.

John Baxter called later and we both just broke up on the phone, nothing can prepare us for events like this.

I did as you asked and called the lads, and then went in to the garden with a beer and cried.

Paul Temple came round and we gradually tried to cheer ourselves up, remembering the great times we had with Glen and the rest of you guys from Macc,

I don`t feel much better now although my family have tried all weekend to lift my spirits, shame the same cannot be said about our football team although that is an irrelevance compared to what has happened to Glen.

Mr Heartache sums it all up.

See you at the funeral, we need to give Glen an appropriate send off

Love

Charlie

[Chalky]

I don`t feel much better now although my family have tried all weekend to lift my spirits, shame the same cannot be said about our football team although that is an irrelevance compared to what has happened to Glen.

Mr Heartache sums it all up.

See you at the funeral, we need to give Glen an appropriate send off

Love

Charlie

I agree Charlie, what has happened to Glen and many others in recent times puts everything into perspective

hope no offence is caused by posting this, sums up recent times really.

freddie scott - mr heartache -

[Spaghetti Weston]

TOTALLY SHOCKED ALLWAYS HAD GREAT BANTER WHENEVER WE MET,HE AND THE MAC LADS ALLWAYS MANAGE TO PIP US IN THE SOUL QUIZ EVERY YEAR AT CLEETHORPES HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.RESPECT TO YOU BROTHER.

[Xss]

SUCH A SHOCK TO SEE THIS. AS MARVIN SAD WHAT'S GOING ON .SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO GLENN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS RIP GLENN. SAM EVANS

[Ronniesoul]

This is really hard to take Glenn (Bunner) was such an inspiring soul fan, extremely knowledgeable and allways willing to share will really miss his chats. Allways had such great stories about record hunting and the artists he met which was a passion, the record he allways was most proud of was Love Friends and Money James Lately (What a record !) Glenn was allways with us at Prestatyn at the pub on a Saturday afternoon where we had such a good laugh Jim Smirk, Andy Roberts, Ron Roberts, Dave Gosling, Glyn Genders, Johnny Vare, Dave Pointon(another one gone) so wont be the same. Quote from Glenn from Dells at Trentham Gardens "Dont just take my word for it ask anybody who was there on the night and they will tell you these boys were the best live act to visit the UK ever" Such a passionate soul fanl who will be greatly missed, all our thoughts are with Gill and the famiyl in your loss such a brilliant guy, devastating. Ron, Andy, Dave and Glyn.

[greenways]

Was deeply saddened by the news of Glens death when Fergie told me at Bridlington yesterday, myself and Gilly spent a week last year in Chicago with Glen, Jim and the lads, Glen was in heaven when Jimmy Burns sang Gypsy woman especially for Glen, we had an absolute ball, one of Life's greats, will be sadly missed on the soul scene, a lovely , lovely man,

Deepest sympathy to the family and all his very closest mates.

Steve Gainey & Steve Gill.

Hull

[Guest veep1296]

Just arrived back from Bridlington where we received a text from Bev Moore about this tragic news.

We had only known Glenn since early 2004 when we met him & Jim under unforseen circumstances at Sandbach Services on our way to Kev Roberts first Soul trip USA in LA.

Therafter we met up on the subsequent Soul Trip USA's & at Prestatyn etc & always had a great laugh with him.

We cannot really add to what has already been said above about a great man.

The last time we met was at Alan Pollards funeral last December .

We will remember him fondly for sure.

Condolences to his family & those close to him,

David & Janet Ferguson

[P5OULH]

Just got back off holiday to hear this sad news Glenn was always so very knowledgeable and always willing to share any information with a smile. Always a pleasure to hear him dj such a love for the rare soul scene Glenn you will be sadly missed our condolences to his family and friends Paul and Donna god bless.

Edited June 28, 2010 by P5OULH

[Guest REVILOT]

Very sad to hear the news of Glen.

I remember him back in the late seventies and he always had great musical taste.

Met up with him again last year at The Railway Club in Southport and he was still as interested in what I was playing nowadays / collecting etc..

A great guy and a sad loss to the Soul scene.

[Guest jenksea]

GLEN A TRUE COLLECTOR AND DJ WILL BE SADLY MISSED , HE WAS TO DJ FOR ME AT

JUNCTION 17 SANDBACH THIS COMING SATURDAY BUT PULLED OUT DUE TO HES BEST MATES

DEATH, REALLY SHOCKED ....THE VENUE WILL BE DEDICATED TO GLEN AND OF COURSE HES FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE KNOWN HIM....RIP GLEN............ANN & STEVE

[Rob Wigley]

Saw glen at Cleethorpes 2 weeks ago (which is where I was first introduced to him many moons ago) but just shook his hand in passing and said hello.....

I think he was the first one of the macclesfield/ cheshire lot i knew before getting to know them better during our time at Prestatyn.

very sad news indeed

a wonderful friendly guy with a true passion for our music

A gem of a man who along with his two recently departed friends will leave a huge "void" in the North West / scene

our condolences got out to all his family and friends over there in Cheshire

so very sorry to hear this news

RIP

Rob & Karen

[mrs soul]

AS DAVE HAS SAID ALREADY, ITS BEEN A REALLY BAD YEAR WORSE THAN EVER, SUCH A LOVELY GUY, A TRUE GENT OF THIS SCENE, AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, MINE AND WOODYS CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.

[steve z]

Dear Glen,I always believed as healthy as you are you would be the last soul collector in the universe.Jim phoned me last night to tell me of this devastating information ,that you are no longer with us.He could not stay on the phone because he is so upset as am I.A Greatstone stalwart and fantastic ,knowledgeable ,collector of some of the rarest tunes available .I used to rib him when Bury beat Macclesfield on the occasion that they did. I shared many 1 to 1 conversations with him at the Greatstone and other qualitiy event 'cos thats where he would be.Its my turn to get the next round in when we meet up again Glen.Miss you Glen ,Stevie Z

[Pete Coulson]

just seen the sad news, it seems we always loose the best first, top bloke, R.I.P Glen.

[Guest bland]

Never been so upset to hear of the tragic passing away of Glen, this has hit us all so hard as Glen was lifes nice guys and nobody on this side of town can really believe that this has happened. At least we have got the treasured memories of all the great soul nights we had together and now all our thoughts go to Gill and your daughters. We will never forget Glen god rest .

Bob and Cath Scott, Stu Scott, Johnny & Val Crutchley, Jack Harrison, Jimmy Hamnett, Wayne Skeffington, Les Hare and all the people who knew Glen in Tameside.

[DESPENZA]

This is really sad , absolutely devastated , i still can't believe our mate glenn has gone , what a great guy a real gentleman who would stand up for his beliefs and would not see anyone done wrong, he who would do anything for his family and friends . On the soul side he was a 100 percent dedicated . to the scene artists musicians records etc so much passion it was unbelievable . I first met glenn in the mid 80'S when we both transferred to new jobs at the company we worked for . another great soul character Jonah from oldham said to me you should have a chat with that tall guy glenn he used to go to the casino and all over the place so i approached him . we got on well and he told me he lost interest when the pop stuff was being played at wigan so had not bothered for a few years but he still had some records so the next day he brought them to work to see if i was interested in any of them and we went through them on our dinner break, i said are you sure you want to sell them .yeah they're no use to me he said so we did a bit of a deal. A few days later i asked him if he wanted a tape of somethings i had bought over the last few years sam fletcher freddie houston etc , ok then i 'll have a listen . i warned him it's not your 100mph stuff from 1976, about a week passed no mention of the tape so i asked him" what do you think of the tape glenn did you like any of them " he replied " they're shite man they're all too slow " at least he was honest and said what he thought . about a month later while having a brew in work he says " Chris can you do me another tape some of those records have really grown on me ," what the shite ones " . Glenn was on a mission he loved the music more than most people i know he wanted to know every detail about the artists labels everything buying more and more records every week , every day it was a pleasure going to work knowing you could spend a few hours swapping record lists fanzines tapes and talking soul and football and having a laugh . Glen always got autographs and memorabilia from the artists he met and usually a copy for me ,he usually managed to find some of my long time wants at the weekenders and soultrips and tell me all the info and current goings on . what more could you want . Over the last few years we would meet up at the greatstones manchester with jim smirk and the macc lads and always have a great night all taking the mick out of each other and everybody else . Like our mate steve says it;s never gonna be the same again. Thanks for the friendship and laughs mate R.I.P. GLENN and our condolences to Gill and the girls.

Chris and denise churm

[Guest JIM BARRY]

This is really sad , absolutely devastated , i still can't believe our mate glenn has gone , what a great guy a real gentleman who would stand up for his beliefs and would not see anyone done wrong, he who would do anything for his family and friends . On the soul side he was a 100 percent dedicated . to the scene artists musicians records etc so much passion it was unbelievable . I first met glenn in the mid 80'S when we both transferred to new jobs at the company we worked for . another great soul character Jonah from oldham said to me you should have a chat with that tall guy glenn he used to go to the casino and all over the place so i approached him . we got on well and he told me he lost interest when the pop stuff was being played at wigan so had not bothered for a few years but he still had some records so the next day he brought them to work to see if i was interested in any of them and we went through them on our dinner break, i said are you sure you want to sell them .yeah they're no use to me he said so we did a bit of a deal. A few days later i asked him if he wanted a tape of somethings i had bought over the last few years sam fletcher freddie houston etc , ok then i 'll have a listen . i warned him it's not your 100mph stuff from 1976, about a week passed no mention of the tape so i asked him" what do you think of the tape glenn did you like any of them " he replied " they're shite man they're all too slow " at least he was honest and said what he thought . about a month later while having a brew in work he says " Chris can you do me another tape some of those records have really grown on me ," what the shite ones " . Glenn was on a mission he loved the music more than most people i know he wanted to know every detail about the artists labels everything buying more and more records every week , every day it was a pleasure going to work knowing you could spend a few hours swapping record lists fanzines tapes and talking soul and football and having a laugh . Glen always got autographs and memorabilia from the artists he met and usually a copy for me ,he usually managed to find some of my long time wants at the weekenders and soultrips and tell me all the info and current goings on . what more could you want . Over the last few years we would meet up at the greatstones manchester with jim smirk and the macc lads and always have a great night all taking the mick out of each other and everybody else . Like our mate steve says it;s never gonna be the same again. Thanks for the friendship and laughs mate R.I.P. GLENN and our condolences to Gill and the girls.

Chris and denise churm

hi chris, what a great tale. if you remember ,it was you who introduced me to glen at the 100 club many moons ago, i thank you for that, he was the most passionate guy you could wish to meet, and we always had a good long chinwag,still can'tbelieve it. atb jim,

[Tony Jackson]

A tragic loss of one of life's great characters, Glenn's wit, knowledge and friendliness are a very hard act to follow. The back room of the Greatstone will forever be a quieter place without the big fella.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Glenn's family and friends.

God bless, Tony & Janet Jackson

[Stubbsy of Alty]

Been struggling all week, since I heard the truly awful news from Jimmy Smirk.... it's now still less than 3 weeks since Glenn, Jimmy & me had a brew and a butty at 6.30am on Sunday morning in the cafe at Cleethorpes.... and since we said "tarra" after the quiz later that afternoon. Just can't believe it....

My deepest condolences to Gill and Glenn's girls.

Glenn was a great fella.... simple as that.

I'll really miss you mate... RIP

Col

[Tony Foster]

Still trying to take this tragic news in, Glen was a really nice guy who will be sadly missed, RIP my dear friend.

[Guest rushden]

Just back in Australia and gutted , when you lose one of your soul brothers & sister's it really hurts and lost too many recently ! Met Glen at Soul trip usa ( great memory's ) where i was made so very welcome by some amazing soulies, mate RIP best Johnny red pants

It is with a heavy heart that i have to inform fellow soul fans of the sudden and tragic death of GLEN HUNTER from Macclesfield, who died of a heart attack on thursday evening .....i first met GLEN on the first soul trip to LA a few years back,and with his dry sense of humour and friendly nature you just liked the fella right away....with his best friend DAVE POINTON also passing away just a few months ago,glen was just comming to his best terms with his best friend leaving us so early.....i would like to pass on to glens wife GILL and kids that he will never be forgotten by all who came across this lovely man ....will put up all the funeral details when i have them ....so if you can raise a glass to one of lifes TOP BLOKES please do so this weekend .......

Picture of Glen (5th from left) from Chicago on last Soul trip to USA

Gonna miss you Glen ...thanks for being my mate...RIP.

[Guest veep1296]

Just back in Australia and gutted , when you lose one of your soul brothers & sister's it really hurts and lost too many recently ! Met Glen at Soul trip usa ( great memory's ) where i was made so very welcome by some amazing soulies, mate RIP best Johnny red pants

Hi John ,

Janet & I will represent you at Glenns Funeral.

DF & JF

Edited July 3, 2010 by veep1296

[roundhead]

A CELEBRATION OF GLENN'S LIFE

WILL BE HELD ON

FRIDAY 9TH JULY

2.00PM

UNITED REFORM CHURCH

PARK GREEN

MACCLESFIELD

SK11 7NA

FOLLOWED BY A SHORT COMMITTAL

2.40PM

MACCLESFIELD CREMATORIUM

PRESTBURY ROAD

MACCLESFIELD

SK10 3BN

GLENN'S FAMILY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AFTERWARDS AT

BROKEN CROSS CLUB

BROKEN CROSS

MACCLESFIELD

SK11 8TU

IF ANYONE HAS ANY PHOTOS OF GLENN PLEASE BRING THEM ALONG WITH YOU

Edited July 4, 2010 by roundhead

[Newsoulseeker]

I agree Charlie, what has happened to Glen and many others in recent times puts everything into perspective

hope no offence is caused by posting this, sums up recent times really.

freddie scott - mr heartache -

Strange that you mention Freddie Scott - I bought this of Glenn many years ago; another track that I will have difficullty taking out of my box to play. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him will miss him; I certainly will. Barry

[Guest veep1296]

Strange that you mention Freddie Scott - I bought this of Glenn many years ago; another track that I will have difficullty taking out of my box to play. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him will miss him; I certainly will. Barry

It is also fitting that Glenn & many more of us were able to meet Freddie in New Jersey 2006, a short time before Freddie passed away.

I bet he got a sleeve signed!

David

[roundhead]

thanks to everybody who made it to Junction 17 last Sat night. It was a fitting tribute to Glenn that Anne and Steve dedicated the whole night in Glenns memory. Thanks to all the djs especially Carol Vare and thanks to Anne and Steve.

As always the sounds played were top notch, give this place a visit if you havent made it yet, you will not be dissapointed.

Thanks again

Mick and Jim

[Guest brianhorton]

Thank you to everyone who attended my Dad's funeral on Friday. Although it was a sad day I think we sent him off in style!

Many thanks for all the kind messages posted on here over the last 2 weeks.

He will be truely missed by all.

Love Gillian, Louise & Kelly

xxx

[Staceys Dad]

Thank you to everyone who attended my Dad's funeral on Friday. Although it was a sad day I think we sent him off in style!

Many thanks for all the kind messages posted on here over the last 2 weeks.

He will be truely missed by all.

Love Gillian, Louise & Kelly

xxx

one thing is for certain GLENN HUNTER: will never be forgotten by those that knew him ...Jim and Liz smirk..and.. .Kev Farley.. we were proud to have been his friend.. ... it was so good to see so many of his friends who turned up to pay their respects to GLENN ...the lads from London and Oxford ..Steve from Hull ... Rob and Karen Beard from Wrexham... nice floral tributes from Kev and Sam Roberts ...and Ady and the gang from the100 club

Edited July 11, 2010 by staceys dad

[Guest oldsoulgit]

Spoke to Gill Glenn's wife, she has asked me to say thank you to everybody who donated to Glenns charities, Macclesfield Hospice and The Royal British Legion, £680 was collected

and also all the soul fans who turned up and there were many ! cheers Jim.

[Guest veep1296]

Spoke to Gill Glenn's wife, she has asked me to say thank you to everybody who donated to Glenns charities, Macclesfield Hospice and The Royal British Legion, £680 was collected

and also all the soul fans who turned up and there were many ! cheers Jim.

It was a privilige to be there and to count Glenn as a friend.

Great poignant music too for the service... ...Freddie Scott " Mr Heartache", James Lately " Love , Friends & Money" & J J Barnes " Lonely No More"

Regards

David Ferguson

[Keith Money]

It was a privilige to be there and to count Glenn as a friend.

Great poignant music too for the service... ...Freddie Scott " Mr Heartache", James Lately " Love , Friends & Money" & J J Barnes " Lonely No More"

Regards

David Ferguson

Three absolutely brilliant songs for a brilliant guy,

Regards

Keith

[Guest oldsoulgit]

Been asked to say a few words for Glenns first anniversary of his passing away, the Macc crowd still miss him greatly.

when we are out and about we feel he should be with us, lost him to soon, if he can read this i hope your'e still getting them autographs for me,

spare a thought for all the soulies and artist's who have passed away aswell. cheers Jim.

[Smudger]

Hi Jim

I can't believe how the time has past,our thoughts are with Gill and family,

Top Man and he is missed by all who knew him.

All the best Martin

[Staceys Dad]

Cant believe its a year already since the big fella left us ,i bet all those artists up there with glenn, have had to listen to him asking question after question.. really miss you mate ..and lets not forget dave pointon another great lad who left us early....can you imagine the havoc them two are creating up there..bet the jack daniels has had some stick ....will have a drink to you both tonight and to all other soul brothers and sisters who have left us far to early..gone but not forgotten..MISS YOU ALL.... kev farley..

Edited June 24, 2011 by staceys dad

[Guest candj45]

I really cant believe a year has gone since glen left us.

got back from cleethorpes last week which was the last time i saw him and last year we won the quiz,

this year,well lets just say he'll be up there saying what a useless bunch we are.

always in our thoughts

craig and deb

[Roburt]

Still miss Glen & his old mate Jim Smirk. We lost Glen in 2010 (right after the Cleggy Weekender) & Jim on this day in 2017 .... enjoying themselves @ the Soul Barn ...  

Can't believe that Glen's been gone 13 years & Jim 6. 

 

Edited June 28, 2023 by Roburt