Carl Willingham R.I.P.

[Agentsmith]

A great dj, and a top bloke....sincere condolences to Maria, their family and all concerned.

Feel free to share your memories and thoughts

[Stanley]

it goes without saying carl had the respect of all who knew him both as a dj and friend ,i,m privileged to say he was a dear friend and maria and all his family have my sincere condelences at this very sad time.

[Kenb]

oh so sad. condolences to friends & family.

i'm pretty sure the first time i heard this favourite of mine, it was played by Carl.

 

[Soulmark]

Yes fantastic dj with Maria always played a brilliant set RIP Carl 

[Paul-s]

Very sad news. I had some great chats with Carl over the years and always enjoyed his spots. A lovely man. 

[Martyn Pitt]

Sorry to hear this, thoughts are with Maria and his family at this sad time

Rest in peace Carl 

[Jumpinjoan]

Unbelievably sad x

[Greety]

Obviously Carl had a hell of a struggle over the years. But he put up a brave fight, did'nt he? No doubt his love of rare soul would have helped him in this. Another "face" on the scene has passed.

God bless you Carl and strength to Maria.

[Steve L]

RIP Carl.......

[Wayoutgirl]

R.I.P Carl

Sending our deepest condolences to Maria and family.Carl was one of the best and will leave a huge void within the soul scene and all the people who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Sandra & Joyann 

 

[Peter99]

I'm very sad; and shocked to hear this. Carl's been around for years and has contributed so much to our scene. Condolences to Maria, she must be devastated. I hope that she has some good people who are able to put their arms around her. I'll pray that she will be comforted.

God bless.

Peter

[Hooker1951]

Very sad news indeed , condolences to Marie and all his family and friends, Another lovely guy gone but never forgotten.

R I P. Carl

Mick

[Mal C]

Rest in Peace Carl, my respstcts to Maria and Carl's family.

Good show with Carl and Richard below, from 1999.

 

[Drew3]

Very sad news indeed.

Condolences to Maria and their family.

RIP Carl.

Drew.

[Simsy]

Shocked and saddened to hear this news today. R.I.P Carl.

[Chas]

Not seen Carl or Maria for several years, some fantastic times with them, in the clubs or at their house for the legendary barbecues. One of the real good guys for sure. 

Thinking of Maria and the family at this sad time. Charlie xx

 

 

[Colsoul]

=Another good guy passed r.i.p Carl a true gent, Col

[Julianb]

Couple of nice stories about Carl. I was djing at Stubshaw the spot after after him and Maria. Chatting before our spots he casually asked me what I was thinking of playing. I foolishly mentioned around six tunes. He proceeded to play all of them before me whilst smiling sweetly at me. I was laughing my head off.

Another time I was on before them and Carl came on and said "thanks to Julian for the last hour, you've heard the rare, now you're going to hear the very rare". We both laughed the night away.

RIP Carl and condolences to Maria and family.

[Dobber]

My thoughts are with Maria and friends and family of Carl,A huge loss!

my little story is….late 90’s I was an obsessive collector and budding dj,I went round to Carl and Maria’s house after doing a spot at the greatstone (I think) and Carl letting me rummage through there record boxes,my eyes were popping out of my head with envy,I saw what he had and thought I may as well give up 

rip carl

atb

lee

[Martin L]

RIP Carl    

 

[Montalbano 45]

Legend,Carl And Maria used to play at our meets back in the day at Billington Brass band,a lovely bloke…

[Constellation161]

Didn’t know Carl or Maria personally but during our time living in the southwest in the early 2000’s they came down to Dj at Weston Super Mare. Carl came round with pieces of paper asking people to write down what they would like to hear. After he had finished is spot he put his record box on table telling people to take a look at his records. Condolences go out to Maria and all his family and friends.

 

[Dereck Higham]

Condolences Maria & family ,top man Carl everyone on the Soul scene will miss him

 

[Mike]

Deepest condolences to Maria and family

RIP Carl

@carl willingham

[Tony Foster]

Our sincere condolences to all family and friends.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

RIP Carl, you will always be remembered 

[jerseyman1]

Such sad news, we spent many happy times together, stay strong Maria! x

[Soul49Man]

Rest in peace Carl a great friend and dj ... Val especially remembers with fondness the runs with Carl and Maria along the Rochdale canal when she was going through a difficult time in her life. We'll miss you. 

Love and condolences to Maria and family. Val and Dave. 

 

[Jasonsaxo]

So sorry to read this. A proper gent and a proper deejay.

You will be missed.

Condolences to Maria and family.

[Greedy Mick]

Very sad news, condolences to family and friends.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  

Mick & kevin

[Soulandy]

Very sad to hear this news. Some great memories of listening and dancing to the rare sounds that Carl played down in the basement of the Greatstone Hotel in Stretford in the late 90's early 00's where he was a resident. R.I.P & Condolences to Maria and all his family 

A tape of some of Carl's tunes from the Greatstone 

https://m.mixcloud.com/andy-prolze/the-greatstone-hotel-1999/

 

Edited August 4, 2024 by Soulandy

[Mark S]

Went to college with Carl and remember talking sounds with him, used to go to his house in Levenshulme and be amazed by his records and knowledge. Lost touch after he had moved to Middleton. 

My deepest condolences to Maria. 

[Quinvy]

Very sad news indeed. Deepest sympathies to Maria and family.

[Citizen P]

Very Sad news, played some Great Spots over the years down at Heywood Civic, will be missed. R.I.P. Carl   

[Geeselad]

My condolences to to Maria and family. Carl made a big contribution as a DJ and collector. I know he will be missed by many. 

[Jumpinjoan]

Maria has asked me to share Carl's funeral details on here and to say if you feel comfortable, it would be lovely if you would wear a splash of sky blue for his beloved City

Monday 19th August, 2pm - Blackley Crematorium, Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester. M9 8PG.

Followed by food and music afterwards at North Manchester Golf Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton. M24 4PE x

 

[Rick Scott]

Bless You Carl            *You Have Been An Inspiration To So Many*