Popular Post Paul Shirley Posted Tuesday at 21:04 Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 21:04 (edited) A short note about kev it won’t come as a surprise to many that kev disliked social media same as myself . his death is on Facebook yet nothing here no mention ? So seeing kev was my best mate and coming round from the shock and devastation i felt for the past few days . I just wanted to say a few words Most folks on here knew that kev run the most popular soul event in the north west For over 20 years with hundreds of different collectors &dj’s all enjoyed DJing there .I’m very surprised to see that there’s been no mention on here of his death Not everyone bothers with Facebook. so I have taken the liberty to say something myself Manny close friends will know he could be prickly if he didn’t know you also moody . but that was kev but underneath those that knew him like I did will tell you he had a really good sense of humour and was extremely kind hearted and generous, I heard a few weeks ago from someone that kev had been giving records away . for nothing ? I found out he gave them to a young kid who had been given a few DJ spots early doors . kev told me the young lad was autistic and his mother was made up with him enjoying n soul especially D Jing . And Kev asked me to not let anyone know he gave the lad records That’s the real kev Murphy I was proud to call him my friend! RIP KEV , TOP MAN Edited Tuesday at 21:09 by Paul Shirley Non 26 2
Ben Owen Posted Tuesday at 21:25 Posted Tuesday at 21:25 Very sad news. Devastated....... djd with kev on numerous occasions in north Wales. Such a top bloke. Will be deeply missed. Nice words paul 3
Tony Foster Posted Tuesday at 21:28 Posted Tuesday at 21:28 Shocked to hear the news, our sincere condolences to all family and friends. R.I.P Kev, gone too soon 3
Popular Post Neckender Posted Tuesday at 21:39 Popular Post Posted Tuesday at 21:39 Very unsettling news and another big shock for the Scene. 5
Wayoutgirl Posted Tuesday at 22:28 Posted Tuesday at 22:28 Rest in Peace Kev Condolences to his family and friends Sandra 1
Martyn Pitt Posted Tuesday at 22:52 Posted Tuesday at 22:52 Shocked to hear of his passing, so sorry for his family and close friends having to come to terms with this. Rest in peace Kev Martyn & Carol 1
Popular Post Calvinlee Posted yesterday at 07:11 Popular Post Posted yesterday at 07:11 Glad you put it on Paul and lovely words mate kev to a tee 4
Popular Post Agentsmith Posted yesterday at 08:03 Popular Post Posted yesterday at 08:03 10 hours ago, Paul Shirley said: A short note about kev it won’t come as a surprise to many that kev disliked social media same as myself . his death is on Facebook yet nothing here no mention ? So seeing kev was my best mate and coming round from the shock and devastation i felt for the past few days . I just wanted to say a few words Most folks on here knew that kev run the most popular soul event in the north west For over 20 years with hundreds of different collectors &dj’s all enjoyed DJing there .I’m very surprised to see that there’s been no mention on here of his death Not everyone bothers with Facebook. so I have taken the liberty to say something myself Manny close friends will know he could be prickly if he didn’t know you also moody . but that was kev but underneath those that knew him like I did will tell you he had a really good sense of humour and was extremely kind hearted and generous, I heard a few weeks ago from someone that kev had been giving records away . for nothing ? I found out he gave them to a young kid who had been given a few DJ spots early doors . kev told me the young lad was autistic and his mother was made up with him enjoying n soul especially D Jing . And Kev asked me to not let anyone know he gave the lad records That’s the real kev Murphy I was proud to call him my friend! RIP KEV , TOP MAN Paul, i reckon if anyone had a right to say it how it is..it's you and maybe folks on here have been waiting for someone to make a statement, who knew him best, you'd fit the bill in every way. I heard the news early Saturday afternoon, as Andy Dyson messaged Tim Brown during the coutse of his function at the Golden Lion in Tod...out of respect Tim felt it inappropriate at that moment to say owt....other than yourself and Barry Maleedy amongst the few, no one knew Kev better. I'm sure everyone on here will gratefully thank you for saying the words you have....and Kev definitely would. I thing you summed up to a tee , if you broke kev's exterior down, underneath he was a genuine, honest, likeable hard working bloke...on another level as a dj, with a record collection second to none....held in such high esteem, he was always the go-to guy for the last hour anywhere, and folk waited for his sets because they knew they were always on-the-money. There's an almighty void been left, because he was a proper promoter as well, resident at the Lowton revival for 7 years and resident at Culcheth, as well as many other places...no one can fill his shoes in the same way. God bless Kev Murphy, we will miss you more than you'll ever know, and many thanks Paul. 3 1
Hooker1951 Posted yesterday at 08:12 Posted yesterday at 08:12 Rest in Peace Kevin no more chaos now ML 1
Ted Massey Posted yesterday at 08:25 Posted yesterday at 08:25 A lovely kind generous man R.I.P. Kev, lovely words Paul 1 1
Solidsoul Posted yesterday at 08:52 Posted yesterday at 08:52 (edited) It's sad to hear about Kev Murphy. Another brick in the Northern Soul foundations gone. Some of those soul nights he put on at Lowton had more atmosphere and better records than a lot of allnighters! Edited yesterday at 08:55 by Solidsoul 2
Mike Posted yesterday at 09:43 Posted yesterday at 09:43 yet more sad news, thanks for posting RIP Kev 1
Soulmark Posted yesterday at 10:03 Posted yesterday at 10:03 Such a shock Kev was a brilliant bloke used to have some good chats a lowton civic hall RIP kev 1
Soulandy Posted yesterday at 11:11 Posted yesterday at 11:11 Sad news. Condolences to Kevs family and friends 1
Stanley Posted yesterday at 11:50 Posted yesterday at 11:50 pleased you have put it up on here paul, and a lovely true reflection of the kev murphy we all loved and knew .absolutely loved him as my soul brother. sincere condolences to Vanessa and his close family and friends. 1
John Hart Posted yesterday at 12:04 Posted yesterday at 12:04 He was "The Lowton Sound", Top DJ,Top Guy! John Hart ,Malaga ,Spain 2
Philt Posted yesterday at 12:42 Posted yesterday at 12:42 A great lad and a great friend. Just unbearably sad news. Like so many, I'll miss him very much. RIP Murph x 2
Jumpinjoan Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago Still struggling to process the heartbreaking news. I will miss his unique lovable mischievousness x 3
Chalky Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Like others devastated by the news. Kev was a great friend to many of us, he would do anything for you and likewise in return I'd have done anything for Kev. Had many great times over the years with him. Truly well liked by many, another of the scene's great characters gone far too soon. He will be missed by all who knew him. At peace now R.I.P. Kev 2
Paul-s Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago I only just saw this and it comes as a real shock! As many have said, he was a top man, a lot of fun, generous, a great DJ and a lot more Got to know him during the Sheridan years and then of course when we did DDA in the back room... Terrible news.... 2
Bluesoul7 Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Struggling to process this, haven't been on FB for a long time.. only knew Kev in recent years got to know him through my cousin's friends, totally devastated by this news RIP mate will miss you so much 1
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