macca Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 he anybody remember mike? nice chap. used to collect & sell some nice stuff. used to drive a nice MGB around 82. remember going to the fleet all-nighter & he was on his way out saying sod this I'm going to the 100 club. we 'flew' down to london that night. I often wonder if he's still about... M
Mark R Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Though I don't know the guy, I do know he was at Cleethorpes Weekender this year..........I was chatting to Andy Davies when he spoke to this guy, and then went on to tell me who he was etc. Cheers, Mark R
Simon M Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Mike was a great bloke . I had a great laugh up at Soul Bowl with him mid 80's I heard he was at SE yarmouth ..Any news on him Gavin ? Edited November 11, 2006 by Simon M
Catriona Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 he anybody remember mike? nice chap. used to collect & sell some nice stuff. used to drive a nice MGB around 82. remember going to the fleet all-nighter & he was on his way out saying sod this I'm going to the 100 club. we 'flew' down to london that night. I often wonder if he's still about... M Mick and Mary still live in Rothwell where he has a record business. They get out and about to local do s. Lovely lovely people.
Sean Hampsey Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Fond memories of Mike. A real smoothie. Set me up with loads of good tunes in the early 80's that I used at Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes, Bradford etc. He came to the early Soul Essence gigs, along with with Adam, a couple of times but not seen him for nearly 10 years. I had heard that he and Pete Shirley (another old mucka from that period) had left the Soul scene and got involved in the 'Dance' circuit (whatever that is). A top lad! Sean Hampsey
Catriona Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Fond memories of Mike. A real smoothie. Set me up with loads of good tunes in the early 80's that I used at Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes, Bradford etc. He came to the early Soul Essence gigs, along with with Adam, a couple of times but not seen him for nearly 10 years. I had heard that he and Pete Shirley (another old mucka from that period) had left the Soul scene and got involved in the 'Dance' circuit (whatever that is). A top lad! Sean Hampsey Pete Shirley was out with Mick and Mary at Desborough last month. I think he s still in Nottingham. T x
Guest kid mohair Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Pete Shirley was out with Mick and Mary at Desborough last month. I think he s still in Nottingham. T x Yep ... and they all came back to our`s after desborogh and we had hell of a party.......
macca Posted November 11, 2006 Author Posted November 11, 2006 well that's great to hear. nice to know he's still with mary too. so he has a record business in rothwell? would anybody have a phone number/email for him?
Catriona Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 well that's great to hear. nice to know he's still with mary too. so he has a record business in rothwell? would anybody have a phone number/email for him? The companys called Replay records. x
macca Posted November 12, 2006 Author Posted November 12, 2006 thanks catriona. found it ok. email on its way. the wonders of the net!
Derek Pearson Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 I remember Mike buying and selling records from the Bradford Queens Hall all-nighters late 80s/early 90s period (I think). Great lad - pretty certain he offered me a John & The Weirdest on Tie for £90 and I coughed. Wanted a copy but couldn't afford that. Hey it's only vinyl..... derek
jocko Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Fond memories of Mike. A real smoothie. Good lad Mick, last time I seen him was last Southport we all went a good few years ago. think Mr Salter who is on here sometimes may still be in contact I had heard that he and Pete Shirley (another old mucka from that period) had left the Soul scene and got involved in the 'Dance' circuit (whatever that is). Sean Hampsey Pete Shirley another top lad, again think Robin may still be in touch. And I think the Dance Scene you so quaintly refer to was just the Modern Soul scene of its time (another thread maybe!!) to some of us Cheers Jock
Guest martyn Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 he anybody remember mike? nice chap. used to collect & sell some nice stuff. used to drive a nice MGB around 82. remember going to the fleet all-nighter & he was on his way out saying sod this I'm going to the 100 club. we 'flew' down to london that night. I often wonder if he's still about... M Bought quite a few tunes off him in the early 80s-Voltair Pier springs to mind....Nice Bloke.
Guest kid mohair Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 yes mick it is me, and if you look closely you will see gina on my scooter
Sean Hampsey Posted November 14, 2006 Posted November 14, 2006 And I think the Dance Scene you so quaintly refer to was just the Modern Soul scene of its time (another thread maybe!!) to some of us Cheers Jock Don't think so Jock. Not seen Mike or Pete at a Modern gig for years. It was 'Dance' they got into. I was shocked at the time. Known Pete since the 70's and always thought he had good taste. Known Mike since the very early 80's and always thought the same. But they got into 'Dance' I tell ya. Bloody 'Dance'. Mike even laughed at me once for dancing to Maxine Brown's "Don't Leave Me Baby". Told me I couldn't dance... to 'that bloody thing'. Still don't know if he was on about the record... or my dancing. Shocking. Good lads though. Sean
Steve G Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 Bought quite a few tunes off him in the early 80s-Voltair Pier springs to mind....Nice Bloke. Saw him a few months back at Dezboro Ritz - I'd swear he hasn't changed at all in 25 years - I am sure he is the living incarnation of Dorian Gray (picture in the attic etc.). But seriously a down to earth and friendly guy. He ended up trading garrige / house / r&b / rap etc and told me he has a warehouse of that stuff. Top bloke
Rushden Vic Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 Had a few beers with mick at cleethorpes this year, and reminded him of the time when he was living in corby and sold me a joseph moore - marvlus for £8 .top man
Guest Gavin Page Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Fond memories of Mike. A real smoothie. Set me up with loads of good tunes in the early 80's that I used at Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes, Bradford etc. He came to the early Soul Essence gigs, along with with Adam, a couple of times but not seen him for nearly 10 years. I had heard that he and Pete Shirley (another old mucka from that period) had left the Soul scene and got involved in the 'Dance' circuit (whatever that is). A top lad! Sean Hampsey Got a great picture of him with a pair of Boxer Shorts on his head Top Bloke
Dave Thorley Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) I had a great chat with him at the last Cleethorpes, still the same dry humour. Mick used to find some great records, sold me the first copies of Sir Henry Ivy and Ronnie Loveman Stokes, that I played at Stafford. Mary always had a kind word, when things weren't going well. It was good to see them both. Edited December 4, 2006 by Dave Thorley
Guest Awake 502 Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 he anybody remember mike? nice chap. used to collect & sell some nice stuff. used to drive a nice MGB around 82. remember going to the fleet all-nighter & he was on his way out saying sod this I'm going to the 100 club. we 'flew' down to london that night. I often wonder if he's still about... M He was the guy who put me onto Sydney Joe Qualls, via tape sat in my car in the Winter Gardens Car Park. Bought the LP and played it that night, monster sound, early 80's. Genuine guy and great prices, especially on 60's stuff....
Robin S Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 I've been in touch with Mike this week. I can confirm he is alive and well! He may be going to Fish's do on the 27th at Burton....
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