Jaco Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 Is there a definitive list of all the DJ’s who did spots at Wigan including Mr M’s? Anyone care to put one together with approximate timelines? It would help with a friendly dispute. Ta.
Winsford Soul Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 Jaco. I can start the ball rolling with two obscure DJ,s from Mr M,s and they both reside in Runcorn. Cheshire. Dave Langley and Rod Looker . Another less well known to some M,s DJ the late and still missed Keith Brady. Steve 1
Back Street Blue Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 Staying with M's........Brian Rae (Culcheth)...........Billy Paul (Ashton). Must be an old thread on here with all the info? I remember Fred posting a copy of an old flyer with the original M's DJ's.......Peter (?) Fishwick?
Chalky Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 The Soul Twins, Stuart and Neil Brackenridge. Steve Whittle and Dave Evison. All Mr M’s. 1
grouse Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Danny Spiers and Barry Simpson both from Carlisle did several spots in both the main hall and Mr M's 78/79 1
Harrythedog Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Kenny Spence, so underrated and one of my favourite M,s DJ 1
Mick Holdsworth Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Richard Searling, Russ, Pep in the early years.
Mark S Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Early mornings Martyn Ellis / Dave Evison . There was a wierd bloke called Russ used to knock about 1
Speedlimit Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Gary Rushbrooke .pat Brady. Soul Sam. Alan Rhodes all main room
Professorturnups Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 When it started Russ did the whole night I think with help from a lad called Ian Fishwick Mark C
Mark R Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Mark 'Wiganer1' Freeman is your man for this. I'll be amazed if he doesn't already have a concise & accurate list! Cheers, Mark R 1
Steve Foran Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Ian Levine and Simon Soussan a couple more.
Triode Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Derek Gallagher - Bolton a.k.a.) "GAL" Mike Rolo - Wigan (R.I.P.) Ian Wills - Aspull ? All Mr M's jocks
Steve Foran Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Quote John Vincent and Keith Minshull. Also I think a 1 of...... A lad from Glasgow called Jimmy (I know I know). Dark hair and tashe. I was friendly with him back then. He was helped by Richard to get the spot.
Carty Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Kev Roberts , Ian Dewhurst . Colin Curtis, 1975 guest spot(s) Mr Ms, Scat cat, Brian Rigby , Alan Cain , Steve Whittle , Didnt Andy Peebles do a guest spot at the second or third anniversary ?
Lionelonthevinyl Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Wow.....lots of names I've never heard (and obviously lots that I have)....never knew mr Levine was a guest dj at Wigan...are some of the lesser known dj names still about on the scene?? (I obviously know the ones that are)...kind regards..Rob
Jaco Posted November 13, 2017 Author Posted November 13, 2017 Great stuff so far, chaps. Maybe Mark Freeman can give some input as suggested
Chalky Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 59 minutes ago, carty said: Kev Roberts , Ian Dewhurst . Colin Curtis, 1975 guest spot(s) Mr Ms, Scat cat, Brian Rigby , Alan Cain , Steve Whittle , Didnt Andy Peebles do a guest spot at the second or third anniversary ? I thought Kev was a resident for a while till a fall out?
Carty Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Yes, let me clarify , it was only Collin Curtis who did the guest spots ,The other two were of course regulars 1
Kenb Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 not seen Derek Banner mentioned? he replied to this thread in 2016. Derek Banner-Mansfield -Dj-Swan Hotel? By SHEFFSOUL, June 16, 2008 In All About the SOUL
Goldsoul Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, chalky said: I thought Kev was a resident for a while till a fall out? I started as a resident on Saturday,September 30th 1973. Not sure of the date I left but January 1975 springs to mind. The first guest we worked with was Martin Ellis Richard Searling then joined in late 73 as the 3rd resident A variety of guests weaved in and out, most of which are well documented 1
Guest Spain pete Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Who was the guy with the duffel coat always kept his hood up?
Grayman45 Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Goldsoul said: I started as a resident on Saturday,September 30th 1973. Not sure of the date I left but January 1975 springs to mind. The first guest we worked with was Martin Ellis Richard Searling then joined in late 73 as the 3rd resident A variety of guests weaved in and out, most of which are well documented What was the fall out? Go on, tell us. 2
Banner Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 18:32, Kenb said: not seen Derek Banner mentioned? he replied to this thread in 2016. Derek Banner-Mansfield -Dj-Swan Hotel? By SHEFFSOUL, June 16, 2008 In All About the SOUL Yes, I had a spell in Mr M's, around 74/75 and enjoyed every single minute. Nothing better than getting the floor packed & absolutely 'bouncing'. Left the scene due to other commitments and "circumstances". I sold most of my records, (Couldn't give one of them away THANK GOODNESS!... Holly St.James - That's Not Love. Obviously that was before it became so massive), but been back and collecting again for a few years now. Been doing a spot most months over the past year or so, at the Corner House, Mansfield on Sundays. Appeared as a guest of Paul Lightly on his Radio Acacia show a couple of times and did a spot at a Swan re-union at the One Call stadium, Mansfield for my old mate Phil Kingswood. For me, Mr M's was the best place on the planet. I could play 100mph sounds solidly throughout a session and always have the floor rammed full. The energy in there was immense. It seemed the faster the record, the more they loved it. My favourite DJ at Wigan? It has to be Martin Ellis...RIP. So very sad when I heard of his passing. I'd have loved to have met up with him again after all those years. Incidentally, my name's spelt Deryke. 3
SOULMAN62 Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Keith minshull Alan rhodes Pat brady Edited December 5, 2017 by SOULMAN62
John Hart Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 I did a Sunday night spot at the casino 1970/71. My playlist was from the previous night spent at the wheel and Top 20 club Hollywood { sic} Oldham .Playlist was ; Little Hank ,Incredibles,Babs Lewis,etc ,etc, Ironically one of my top trax was a recent issue Honeycone ,s ;Whilst Your out Looking For Sugar. A time when a youthfull Pop Dj Russ Winstanley noted this new way out fad and hit paydirt in September 1973. I moved to Torquayand continued my Quest .Unlike todays DJ,s ,who have a captive ,appreciative audience,being a rare soul dj on the club circuit was Tough! 2
Mark B Posted December 10, 2017 Posted December 10, 2017 Didn't Levine do one spot but was then banned from doing anymore by Mecca management ? 1
Rick Cooper Posted December 11, 2017 Posted December 11, 2017 I did a guest spot in the main room around late 75. It's a bit of a blur now but I don't think I played anything unexpected. What I do remember is what a daunting task it was to play to a packed floor that knew exactly what they wanted. It would take a very brave person to play anything new and untested. Those DJs that regularly broke new sounds deserve all the credit they get. Later on I did a spot at the Beachcomber next door that was a lot easier. From 76 I sold quite a lot of my records so packed in my faltering DJ career. Rick 2
Markmodern Posted September 12, 2022 Posted September 12, 2022 On 11/12/2017 at 22:27, Rick Cooper said: I did a guest spot in the main room around late 75. It's a bit of a blur now but I don't think I played anything unexpected. What I do remember is what a daunting task it was to play to a packed floor that knew exactly what they wanted. It would take a very brave person to play anything new and untested. Those DJs that regularly broke new sounds deserve all the credit they get. Later on I did a spot at the Beachcomber next door that was a lot easier. From 76 I sold quite a lot of my records so packed in my faltering DJ career. Rick Remember that night and think you played Hosanna 2
Paul Shirley Posted September 12, 2022 Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) On 12/11/2017 at 21:16, Winsford Soul said: Jaco. I can start the ball rolling with two obscure DJ,s from Mr M,s and they both reside in Runcorn. Cheshire. Dave Langley and Rod Looker . Another less well known to some M,s DJ the late and still missed Keith Brady. Steve Keith nice you mentioned him ste , Kenny never gets a mention either Edited September 12, 2022 by Paul Shirley
Reissue55 Posted October 1, 2022 Posted October 1, 2022 On 10/12/2017 at 18:26, Mark B said: Didn't Levine do one spot but was then banned from doing anymore by Mecca management ? I remember his spot in main room sometime in 1980
Eddie Hubbard Posted October 1, 2022 Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) Edited October 1, 2022 by Eddie Hubbard 3
Eddie Hubbard Posted October 1, 2022 Posted October 1, 2022 The above is a Wigan time line I did recently after speaking to various people including John Vincent .There may be more DJ’s that only played a few times or once ,like Levine ,Arthur Fenn and Simon Soussan who only DJ’d once .This timeline is for the main room only .Feel free to add more info ,cheers Eddie
Chalky Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Eddie Hubbard said: The above is a Wigan time line I did recently after speaking to various people including John Vincent .There may be more DJ’s that only played a few times or once ,like Levine ,Arthur Fenn and Simon Soussan who only DJ’d once .This timeline is for the main room only .Feel free to add more info ,cheers Eddie Pretty sure Dave Thorley did a couple of nights, think he said he sat in for Richard when he was on holiday? 2
Eddie Hubbard Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 Yes you could be right Chalky ,I know Colin Curtis covered for Richard once while he was holiday bound ,thanks
Markmodern Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 Ian dewhurst aka frank was there about the 2nd anniversary time
Soulmark Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 Yes remember Dave thorley DJing there Just lost one of the best djs to come out of Wigan casino Steve whittle RIP
Lionelonthevinyl Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 On 02/10/2022 at 10:18, Chalky said: Pretty sure Dave Thorley did a couple of nights, think he said he sat in for Richard when he was on holiday? Blimey...big shoes to fill!! Good on him....Rob
Dogsarse Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lionelonthevinyl said: Blimey...big shoes to fill!! Good on him....Rob Remember DJ s like Russ Winstanley, Richard Searling, and Keith Minshull 1
Drewson Posted November 9, 2022 Posted November 9, 2022 On 11/12/2017 at 22:27, Rick Cooper said: I did a guest spot in the main room around late 75. It's a bit of a blur now but I don't think I played anything unexpected. What I do remember is what a daunting task it was to play to a packed floor that knew exactly what they wanted. It would take a very brave person to play anything new and untested. Those DJs that regularly broke new sounds deserve all the credit they get. Later on I did a spot at the Beachcomber next door that was a lot easier. From 76 I sold quite a lot of my records so packed in my faltering DJ career. Rick Rick, one of us has a false memory - given the state of my head in 1973 the odds are not looking good for me. I was sure that you did a slot at Wigan before Richard. It goes without saying that I enjoyed both of your sets at Va Va but I was surprised that Richard hadn't been roped in by Russ - he was playing some great tracks. I knew you well enough not to make a mistake, but unless you had a doppelgänger called Ian Fishwick (I think I remember him - with a shrug of my shoulders) or I was having flashbacks to the night before at the Va Va... Anyway, it was good to read your post - hope you're keeping well.
Rick Cooper Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 17 hours ago, Drewson said: Rick, one of us has a false memory - given the state of my head in 1973 the odds are not looking good for me. I was sure that you did a slot at Wigan before Richard. It goes without saying that I enjoyed both of your sets at Va Va but I was surprised that Richard hadn't been roped in by Russ - he was playing some great tracks. I knew you well enough not to make a mistake, but unless you had a doppelgänger called Ian Fishwick (I think I remember him - with a shrug of my shoulders) or I was having flashbacks to the night before at the Va Va... Anyway, it was good to read your post - hope you're keeping well. Hi It could have been earlier than 75 , I'm not great with exact dates. I was going from the records I thought I remember playing that I think were getting towards The Mecca/Ritz type of 74-75. I did a couple of spots at Va-Va's when Richard S was away somewhere, possibly the US around 73. This would have been before Richard started at The Casino. Va-Va's was a weird club but the records Richard S played were some of the best new records ever.
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