Dave Clegg

[Davenpete]

Shocked to hear he passed away last night unexpectedly.
A real shame - nutty as a fruitcake but a real landmark character on the scene.
RIP.
Pete & Dave

[Philb]

Sad news indeed, shared some great moments with him at Cleethorpes. 

[Gilly]

A dear friend whom I loved to bits, mad as fuck, up to the brim with knowledge. I'm gonna miss you David

                     my thoughts are with Cheryl x

[Mark Bicknell]

Stunned, such a wonderful guy one of the true legends of the scene who cared and loved it with a passion, so sad.

[Kegsy]

Sad news indeed. One of the true originals and a great lad. 

[Winsford Soul]

Sleep well and rest in peace Dave 

Steve 

[Mick Boyle]

So sad - Only met him a few times, he was so welcoming and so knowledgeable.

RIP - M&M 

[Markw]

Legend. One of the nicest guys you could meet as well. Sad news and thoughts are with his family and close friends. 

Edited November 14, 2018 by markw

[alfie7459]

Very sad news thinking of his family 

[Len]

Yes a legend, never to be forgotten.

We will miss you (and your unique Christmas cards)

RIP my friend. 

Len and Nina x

[Hooker1951]

More bad news, somebody needs to put a spanner in that conveyor belt, slow it down a little,

RIP Dave

ML

[purist]

Really sad news. Dave was one of my most favourite people ever on the scene. Everybody knew him as a laugh, but he was always kind and supportive to me. Back in the day I've had several promoters come up to me and say ' Dave Clegg has told me I have to book you'. I never knew what to say to that.
I like to think of myself as a gentleman in the proper sense of the word, and that's the most apt description for Dave. At Dave Rimmer's wife's funeral in the car on the way home my wife asked me while we were at the doo afterwards what I'd been talking to Dave about. I said I couldn't remember, she said ' well you've been talking for about four hours non stop to each other'. He had some great stories, even if you'd heard them multiple times before.
A memory has just popped into my head. One night at the 100 club Niter, mid way through the night Dave appeared. Some body called him on it, saying ' where you been, part timer '. He told us that he'd travelled 60 miles to some soul night, then gone a further 200 miles in the opposite direction up to Blackpool to see some artist at a doo up there, but then came down to the 100, which clocked up another 250 miles. " Can't miss the 100 club" he said. I wish I could remember the instant witty comment I gave him, but he did a double take over his shoulder, first with a snarling angry face, then with a massive grin. He literally picked me up and said " I love you Mr Pugh". I shall treasure that memory for as long as I live.

[Woodbutcher]

Dreadful news , had many a great night in Dave's company , especially back in the 90's at the 100 Club or those superb niters at Cottons in Stockport.

Always the gentleman and time a plenty for anyone , will be sorely missed on the scene and everywhere else for that matter , R.I.P Dave ... 

[Souljer6]

A great friend of ours from the good ole days....and nights.  R. I. P.  Dave

R & G

[Julianb]

Went to Dave's wedding in Huddersfield all those years ago ( I still have the photos). I still got the Marvellettes  LP he bought me for my birthday ( he'd written 'deleted' on it for special effect but it's still with me.

Last saw him at Cleethorpes a couple of years ago, had a great time catching up on the old days about Huddersfield and the West riding soul scene in the late 60s/early 70s.

RIP

Julian & Carolyn xxx

[Frankie Crocker]

Very sad news. A real character. 100 Club stalwart. Will be sorely missed.

[Dysonsoul]

 The crazy world of Northern Soul with Dave Clegg , what a star ! One year at Cleethorpes a group of about ten of us were chatting including Cheryl (Dave's other half) All of a sudden Cheryl screams "Oh no it's Cleggy "  everyone ran off leaving me with Dave he says " what the fucks  up with that lot  ?, you haven't farted have you ? He made me have it alright ! R.I.P .

[Pk 22dj]

Got told today about Dave’s passing and I’m so sad. I DJ’d for him, Matchy and Billy Davis multiple times at the Cottons all-nighters. I once turned down the money offered for my services as it was not as busy as normal, Dave was amazed shook my hand and that was that so I thought, next thing you know he had sent me one of the nicest letters I’ve ever received. Thanking me for helping him out as a promoter etc lovely words of which I will never forget. RIP Dave and I hope you and Billy are getting a Soul night in heaven going together. Cheers Paul Kidd

Edited November 16, 2018 by pk 22dj

[Mr Fred]

So So Sad news. Absolutely in Shock. I've just read the terrible news. Dave one of the Original Huddersfield Wheel crowd and a true friend. Was with him this summer.Was always a pleasure to be in his company.                                              God bless you Dave R.I.P.

Jacque & Fred Ward. 

 

 

 

 

                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 17, 2018 by Mr Fred

[earlvandykes6]

On ‎17‎/‎11‎/‎2018 at 17:20, Mr Fred said:

So So Sad news. Absolutely in Shock. I've just read the terrible news. Dave one of the Original Huddersfield Wheel crowd and a true friend. Was with him this summer.Was always a pleasure to be in his company.                                              God bless you Dave R.I.P.

Jacque & Fred Ward. 

 

 

 

 

                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very Sad news , Recal many Great  Niters " down them stairs " at Whitworth street , plus events from Huddersfield to Nottingham & Around the " British SOUl Scene  Map ! " .

Dave and Gilly gave us an insight to " Edwin Starr the Man " from the mid to late Sixties - adding much excitement to the start of the Seventies Soul Scene yet to be Experienced !

Will have to dig out several of the many " Signed Edwin Starr " -  TWISTED WHEEL posters Attributed to DAVE  .   " Sending out this S.O.S ! "  R.I.P our Good Soule Man - Warm thoughts to his Family .

Edited November 22, 2018 by earlvandykes6
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[bri phill]

Just heard this news sad had great memories of Dave a proper bloke and character.

R.I.P. Dave

[Chalky]

As many of you will know Dave Clegg, a great friend to many and one of the scene’s characters recently passed away.  It has, as you will understand been a very difficult time for his wife Cheryl.  Mick H has set up a go fund me page to help raise the funds towards Dave’s funeral.  

If you have a little to spare no matter how small then please donate and help make the burden on Cheryl a little easier to bear.  Thanks.

https://www.gofundme.com/dave-cleggs-funeral-costs

Edited November 23, 2018 by chalky

[Trentsoulman]

thanks chalky,

[Trentsoulman]

any kind donation,to help dave,s wife cheryl with the funaral costs would be most appreciated

gofundme.comdave clegg

regards

mick h

https://www.gofundme.com/dave-cleggs-funeral-costs

[neckender]

Ive met some fantastic people on the Scene and Dave was no exception.  Always upbeat and positive and deeply appreciated Soul music. The Scene is a lesser place without him. 

[Andy Rix]

There was a never a dull moment when Dave was around. He was enthusiastic, passionate and just good fun.

A sad day indeed

R.I.P Dave

Andy 

[Colouredman]

Really shocked; had no idea. Top man; lovely guy and a real soul fan.

[Greety]

I don't think I ever met Dave, But all those tributes make me wish I had. May God Bless you Dave.

[okehchas]

Dave and I were best mates in Huddersfield, we went to nighters regularly and when he moved to Nottingham we used to be down there most weekends setting off to different events, we event went on holidays together.

Although we lost touch in the early 80s we would still had the odd bit of banter and more recently he was at my 60th and more recently mine and Paulines Ruby Wedding do.

I probably have his last ever photo from that night.

More recently Dave, Nobby Steven, Johnny Day and myself were meeting up in Nottingham at Dugeon reunion nights.

I have many pictures and tales of times with Dave which I will add over the next week or so.

RIP my old Mate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 27, 2018 by okehchas
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[Wilxy]

R.I.P Sir........

[Trentsoulman]

hi People

just a update daves funeral will be held friday 14th dec at 12.30 at bramcote cremetoriam then after at rose crown derby road,ng7 2gw

if we could do a final push for fundme.com dave clegg we are only at our half way goal,please donate if you havent

regards

mick h