Geoff Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 My friend John Baxter died last night at his home in Wirral. He had been ill with cancer for over a year. He was well known on the soul scene, mostly I think in the north of England but also in Scotland and Wales. I first met John and his wife Barbara at Soul In The Sun and since then we've been friends. He was a fount of knowledge about soul music, but in addition we had many discussions about other subjects. I will miss our talks so much. So much more I could say but will leave it. I've lost a good friend. RIP John Baxter 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 What a lovely man. Had many a chat in Mojacar and over venues. Will miss him badly. RIP Julian and Carolyn 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Very sad news, our sincere condolences to all. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulmark Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Sad news John was such a nice bloke first met him at first soul in the sun 1998 he will be missed RIP sox Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greety Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I've just seen this. Not unexpected of course, but still terrible news. We went up to see John in mid October and he was in fine form, considering. We first met at Hitsville in Mojacar. John was one of those people you instantly take to and a proper Soulman. The scene will be a slightly emptier place today. Thinking of Barbara and his lads. God bless you Sir. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Very sad news. John would always visit out caravan @ the Cleggy weekender. Beer, music & a good crack were always the order of the day. Got to know both Barbara & John really well down the years. He'll be much missed. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sjclement Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 So sad to hear this news Sox one of the original few Wirral soulboys RIP Condolences to Barbara and family John Clement 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dudley Sutton Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Very sad news, remember meeting John at Prestatyn and Cleggy over the years and recently Rhyl and Llandudno. A really great bloke. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The City Never S Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just heard about this. Very sad news indeed. Known John for a while, he always seemed cheerful and pleased to see you. He was very well respected, and very well liked on the Soul scene. And i’m sure he will be missed by all who knew him. Memories of his wit and outlook on life. Thoughts are with his wife Barbara and family. R.I.P. JOHN Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulie52 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Heard the sad news from Ian Melville last night, although I didn't really know him to speak to I knew him from Soul in the Sun and he was always there and in PJ's in Tenerife when SITS was on. Heard many lovely stories about him and knew he was fondly thought of by many. Sad loss. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 R.I.P. John Sox great taste in music and will be sadly missed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) I've been asked to post the details for John's funeral;- This Friday, 19th January 12'0'clock at St Barnabas Church Bromborough Village CH62 7AA Followed by Bromborough Hotel/Pub (approx 5 minutes walk away) Edited January 15 by Julianb forgot date Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gary Farrington Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 A fitting send off for a great fella rip John Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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