We all look back at various milestones and memories in our life, when we got married, children, divorce, winning or loosing the FA cup , soul venues the list go on, how ever Brian started DJ,ing his proper full gig on Aug 7th 1965 - that's 50 years.

Brian's enthusiasm back in the mid 70'S at the Casino was a major influence on me and I know thousands of others stomping away the night, gasping for air and chewing there necks off.

A True Northern Soul Hero and effing Legend, long may he reign.

Perterborough Soul Club

Happy anniversary, Brian.

Happy anniversary Brian,definately one of the best top class bloke as well as dj. liked and well respected everywhere his was a real passion for the music and scene.

50 Years, that is impressive  I remember him best for his couple of appearances at Congleton Town Hall (one with the Flirtations) way back in the 70's

Congratulations and well done Brian

best wishes Brian,a true legend and dear friend.swoz

Here's a picture I took of Brian at Wigan.

A top man and a legend, and as a young lad he was kind of my first "superstar DJ", so to speak.

Well done Brian, and long may you continue Sir.  :-)

 

Cheers,

Mark R

Well done Mr Brian Rae on 50 years delivering the goods!

Congrats Brian, a job well done.

Loved and respected on the scene for 50 years, that's what I call a milestone achievement.

Fantastic achievement !!!!!!!!!!!

Brian Rae. Blue Peter badge for the first person to get his real name. 

I had the pleasure of traveling with Brian and the Late great Keith Brady. R.I. P. To various venues In the seventies in the infamous astra van.

They alongside many local Widnes DJ,s where the main event at my wedding reception in 1982. 

It's a pleasure and a privilege like so many on here to call him a friend. 

Steve

Remember Brian well from my early days although haven't seen him dj much in recent years - great achievement!

 

  On 05/08/2015 at 19:31, Winsford Soul said:

Brian Rae. Blue Peter badge for the first person to get his real name. 

I had car trouble and Brian lent me his AA or RAC membership card for a few weeks back in 1980 / 81 (around the time he was in a leg cast and walking on crutches). His name was clearly visible and I had to "be" Brian about three times. For the life of me I can't remember what his mame was though.

I'm thinking Williamson / Wilkinson, something like that, but I could be miles out, and the more I think about it, the more I think it was something else.

Anyway, happy anniversary Brian

Mick

  On 05/08/2015 at 15:16, jordirip said:

Here's a picture I took of Brian at Wigan.

Great photo Jordi, any more you can post up?

great guy, dj at my 21st

 

Here's a few more Chris. I borrowed a camera from college but as is fairly obvious from the results, I didn't know what I was doing with it. These aren't of Brian so feel free to move them somewhere more appropriate. Oldies 5th anniversary Feb 6th 1981.

Pretty excited to have Brian on at The Night Owl on 14th as I've never seen him DJ before

The man himself, great dj, And one of lifes Gents. (NOW THAT`S SOME TIE)

 

 

 

Edited August 6, 20159 yr by HARRY CROSBY

From around 45 mins here:

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/soulboymark/hinckley-all-niter-wigan-casino-10th-anniversary-7-october-1983/

 

From the start here:

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/soulboymark/hinckley-leisure-centre-all-niter-live-december-1983/

 

 

Cheers

Mark R

  On 05/08/2015 at 19:31, Winsford Soul said:

Brian Rae. Blue Peter badge for the first person to get his real name. 

I had the pleasure of traveling with Brian and the Late great Keith Brady. R.I. P. To various venues In the seventies in the infamous astra van.

They alongside many local Widnes DJ,s where the main event at my wedding reception in 1982. 

It's a pleasure and a privilege like so many on here to call him a friend. 

Real name Brian  Williamson his ex wife name Madeline Williamson used to live in Penketh Warrington used to dj at all the local clubs in warrington known him since 1972

  On 06/08/2015 at 20:02, Aaron Darcy said:

When Brian and Madeleine moved to Great Sankey I think it was, you virtually had to walk sideways down the hall because of the amount of record boxes stacked from floor to ceiling. Always remember Madeline used to work as a usherette in the pictures in Warrington. Good times indeed and so many memories especially of the Carlton club. Upstairs of if I remember  rightly Burton's. 

Steve

  On 06/08/2015 at 11:05, jordirip said:

Here's a few more Chris. I borrowed a camera from college but as is fairly obvious from the results, I didn't know what I was doing with it. These aren't of Brian so feel free to move them somewhere more appropriate. Oldies 5th anniversary Feb 6th 1981.

Brilliant, thanks Jordi - great shots. Too young to have gone to Wigan myself so always interested to see photos - much appreciated  

Just contacted Brian he said he did one on Action...hope to get a copy. The man is a legend.

If Brian reads this, sincere congratulations. He gave me a lift to Wigan for my first night at Wigan following a cancelled nighter at Peterborough, where he was also Djing. Doubt he remembers but obviously I do! Much respect to a stalwart of this scene.