Welcome to the 'Spot-light On' series of discussions where we discuss literally anyone on the scene in a positive way, sharing interesting stories, records discovered etc. If you have someone in mind that you think interesting, please put the name forward and we'll add it to the list......First up is a name I know, but never met the man, and would be most interested in his background / what he discovered / where he DJed / what he was like / Photos would be good too. So let's start the ball rolling on what is hoped to be the start of some interesting discussions with the man 'Nev Wherry'..........over to you folks.....

All the best,

Len 

  On 01/06/2016 at 18:11, Mick Boyle said:

This should be Nev at the decks November 78 at Inkersal

second part to follow

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Brilliant post, thanks - a real time capsule

  On 05/06/2016 at 18:54, Chris Turnbull said:

Brilliant post, thanks - a real time capsule

I just listened again to the sound clip of Nev Wherry DJing - There's something magical about it. So sad to learn (from Roger Banks at New Century Soul) that he died at the early age of 40. I would have loved to have met him, going by what people have written, he was an approachable person, and obviously loved sharing the music that he discovered.

Respect.

Len 

  On 05/06/2016 at 23:04, LEN said:

So sad to learn (from Roger Banks at New Century Soul) that he died at the early age of 40.

The Sun article had him as 28, which sounds more likely?  

Great thread BTW

  On 05/06/2016 at 23:20, Chris Turnbull said:

The Sun article had him as 28, which sounds more likely?  

Great thread BTW

I suspect The Sun got it wrong, Roger Banks chatted about Nev to me (He was a friend of his) Maybe someone can confirm the age, 40 or 28 is far to young of course.

Len   

  On 05/06/2016 at 23:36, LEN said:

I suspect The Sun got it wrong, Roger Banks chatted about Nev to me (He was a friend of his) Maybe someone can confirm the age, 40 or 28 is far to young of course.

The photo and the fact he died early 1980's would suggest to me 28 more accurate

  On 05/06/2016 at 23:41, Chris Turnbull said:

The photo and the fact he died early 1980's would suggest to me 28 more accurate

You're probably right actually (I more than likely miss-heard) So sad regardless.

Len 

  On 05/06/2016 at 18:54, Chris Turnbull said:

Brilliant post, thanks - a real time capsule

I have tried to load the second part on here but it says its to large to load 

Shame as I think its the better one of the two

Mick 

  On 01/06/2016 at 18:11, Mick Boyle said:

This should be Nev at the decks November 78 at Inkersal

second part to follow

01 Track 01 9.mp3Unavailable

Inkersall 78 

i would have been there 

Nev was a very knowledgeable DJ 

had a great record collection and was very open and approachable 

remember him from 

Notts palais 

matlock bath alldayers

and Abbydale road alldayers

Think that they were in like a dance studio did it become the KGB? 

Spike 

Remember this on here

The late great Nev Wherry, top bloke. This is a screenshot taken from a You Tube clip posted by the East Anglian Soul Club.  

Just dating and naming some flyers (in the name of research) and came across this one from 1982, Chris King's Weekend Soul Club.....

Come across a few other flyers with Nev down as a DJ, Assembly Rooms, Notts Commodore......

Edited June 21, 20168 yr by chalky

I'm sure I remember a minutes silence at Brum Locarno all dayer 1980-81 ??

  On 21/06/2016 at 18:51, chalky said:

Just dating and naming some flyers (in the name of research) and came across this one from 1982, Chris King's Weekend Soul Club.....

Come across a few other flyers with Nev down as a DJ, Assembly Rooms, Notts Commodore......

Don Ryan (Notts) won the dance contest at the 1st memorial and Im surprised the 2nd one offering the memorial shield as he kept it - Contrary to the original agreement. Im sure the young lady who came second was meant to get it after 6 months and then return it for future events. Bet Don has still got it.

 

Another poster where Nev DJ'ed

Edited June 22, 20168 yr by Mick Boyle

  On 06/06/2016 at 10:25, spike1 said:

Inkersall 78 

i would have been there 

Nev was a very knowledgeable DJ 

had a great record collection and was very open and approachable 

remember him from 

Notts palais 

matlock bath alldayers

and Abbydale road alldayers

Think that they were in like a dance studio did it become the KGB? 

Spike 

You and me both Spike !

I was there with the likes of Andy Cole, Bri Simpson, Paul Holland, Ant Moore, Jibber Yates plus a whole host of others. Remember Johnny Wright used to be a regular behind the decks also.

Used to love Matlock Bath all dayers and yes the dance studio in Sheffield was the KGB

I still live about 2 miles away from Inky Social and the building is still there but its now a builders merchants.

Edited June 22, 20168 yr by Andy Mac
new information

I remember Nev doing a spot at the Fauldhouse All-Nighter back in 79 (I think). Absolute gentleman and so knowledgable. 

Thanks for all your input folks - See below link to the next 'Spot-light On' 

All the best,

Len 

 

  On 31/05/2016 at 19:35, LEN said:

Has anyone got a photo of Nev Wherry? 

Len 

Hi mate

If you go to YouTube and type in   WIGAN CASINO OUT TAKES P-3

And then if you go to 19 seconds throught to 32 seconds on the footage

You'll see my old mate and fellow EASC Dj NEV being held at the doors as

you come into the Casino. Nev was a really lovely guy you can even sense it

in this short poingnant clip just by his smile....so gentle and friendly.

I can tell you it was a real shock to everyone the night we found out at a Soul

event in Peterborough  So Sad....

Anyway this clip keeps us remembering him which is nice

HAMMIE

  On 02/07/2016 at 18:21, hammie said:

Hi mate

If you go to YouTube and type in   WIGAN CASINO OUT TAKES P-3

And then if you go to 19 seconds throught to 32 seconds on the footage

You'll see my old mate and fellow EASC Dj NEV being held at the doors as

you come into the Casino. Nev was a really lovely guy you can even sense it

in this short poingnant clip just by his smile....so gentle and friendly.

I can tell you it was a real shock to everyone the night we found out at a Soul

event in Peterborough  So Sad....

Anyway this clip keeps us remembering him which is nice

HAMMIE

Nice one Hammie

https://youtu.be/9GQ-bqU_9y4

 

 

 

Edited July 2, 20168 yr by bo diddley

  On 26/05/2016 at 14:42, Steve Foran said:

You can add John Drevars to his playlist!

and Judi Scott - Billy Sunshine/Page One

Always think of nev at Coalville  and luga baruga ( Loughborough )  bent right over decks, head turned sideways almost lying on decks with mic in hand, elbow bent out sharp introducing next top stomper, great guy. (rip).   Cheers

Thanks for all the input folks, it made for really nice reading.

I've been a bit busy of late, but will sort the next 'Spot-light On' soon - Keep those suggestions coming in 

All the best,

Len 

Just found this thanks Len . That tragic night he had DJ at the Painted lady alldayer in Leicestershire and he was a lovely lad and remember saying good bye . When I got home from work my da said sit down son and I was gutted . Nev Wherry R.I.P you not forgotten x

Andy  Cox who lives in Perth told me when he went to work on the Monday he rose from tea boy to JM number 2 !

  On 25/01/2021 at 04:34, Rushden8 said:

Just found this thanks Len . That tragic night he had DJ at the Painted lady alldayer in Leicestershire and he was a lovely lad and remember saying good bye . When I got home from work my da said sit down son and I was gutted . Nev Wherry R.I.P you not forgotten x

Andy  Cox who lives in Perth told me when he went to work on the Monday he rose from tea boy to JM number 2 !

Hi John,

I never met Nev Wherry as he was part of the scene before my time - To me he is one of the legends, I only know of him because he was named on the Destiny records LP 'The Record Collector' (Loved the cover on that) It's good to hear from people such as 'Hammy' who knew him personally.

Hope to see you some day soon mate 

All the best,

Len 

  On 02/09/2016 at 09:24, Len said:

Thanks for all the input folks, it made for really nice reading.

I've been a bit busy of late, but will sort the next 'Spot-light On' soon - Keep those suggestions coming in 

All the best,

Len 

Who else got spotlighted?

Ed

  On 29/01/2021 at 08:03, Tomangoes said:

Who else got spotlighted?

Ed

Hi Ed,

We also did one on Roger Banks (Link below)

Len 

 

Thanks.

Any reason why it stopped at 3? I did meet Nev and Keith a few times, and its great to hear about the dedication they put into our scene.

I guess there's many movers and shakers who have sadly passed who should be spotlighted for their impact and influence.

Sadly we never knew most of the artists, with the odd exception, but particularly for the original djs and promoters it would be great to hear about them.

Ed

  On 29/01/2021 at 19:20, Tomangoes said:

Thanks.

Any reason why it stopped at 3? I did meet Nev and Keith a few times, and its great to hear about the dedication they put into our scene.

I guess there's many movers and shakers who have sadly passed who should be spotlighted for their impact and influence.

Sadly we never knew most of the artists, with the odd exception, but particularly for the original djs and promoters it would be great to hear about them.

Ed

Hi Ed,

I really enjoyed the 'Spot-light On' series that we got going.  There was some really interesting / funny / affectionatte input from members in ref to whoever a particular one was about. Members sent me many great suggestions, which were not all the obvious well known people - Of course some of the well known people would have been included as their stories are also great, but it's just as interesting and enjoyable to hear about those that are 'under the radar'.

That said, it was decided that it was too hard to moderate - The last thing intended was for a person to be offended by what someone may have written about them (Which can happen even with good intensions)

Yes, those that have sadly passed away would have been regularly included, and by doing so I know that it would have acted as a nice tribute to them - 'Bub' was one of the many suggestions for example, as was 'Derek Allen'

Len 

Understandable...

Thanks for trying.

Bub RIP would indeed fill a few pages.

Ed

  On 28/01/2021 at 20:49, Len said:

Hi John,

I never met Nev Wherry as he was part of the scene before my time - To me he is one of the legends, I only know of him because he was named on the Destiny records LP 'The Record Collector' (Loved the cover on that) It's good to hear from people such as 'Hammy' who knew him personally.

Hope to see you some day soon mate 

All the best,

Len 

Len been a while since we sat in your lounge played a few tunes ( happy days ) we banned basically leaving Australia this year keep safe m8 !

Just found this flyer 

 

So sad really. Such a young age.

These days you'd hope a carbon monoxide alarm would have picked up the faulty appliance.

What are they? A tenner?

Should be built into every appliance, and cut off the power if the reading is not right.

Same thing with those poor kids on holiday abroad a few years ago

Ed

I was lucky enough to get to chat to never a fair bit at The Fleet (I think) and other places. A lovely man... 

Nev used to DJ at our local do at Inky Social Club, Chesterfield mid week around late 70's. He's ask if we were going up to the KGB Dance Center all-nighter on the Saturday. We agreed what train we'd catch and he'd collect us from Sheffield train station when we arrived and drive us to the venue. Top bloke.