Dave Thorley Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) Hi All Many of you will know Brad and his 'Peoples Records' on Forrest Ave, Detroit. Sadly last night the building his shop was in was gutted by fire. He is carrying on business just round the corner in the basement of his flat. Alot of the stock is under water from the fire, but he still intends carrying on, he doesn't want phone calls as he has his hands full getting things sorted. But messages of support, I'm sure he would like, via a PM from here or his Myspace page. We're all thinking of you Brad Your Buddy Dave Edited February 6, 2008 by Dave Thorley
Guest malayka Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 That's his message he has sent around on myspace... Friends, I am sorry to report that Detroit's Forest Arms apartment building was lost early this morning to a massive fire. The building is toast. Our new location is in the basement of my apartment, at 5835 Third St., just south of Antoinette. If anybody wishes to help out, how about sending a prayer out to the hundred or so people who lived there who are now homeless, and lost pets, and probably in a lot of cases, everything they owned to the blaze. People's Records will continue on without even really ever stopping. Unfortunately, I have to just about start over. Everything there is under about 4 feet of water. Literally. Also, if you have any photos of the old place, email peoplesrecordsdetroit@gmail.com I think we may be having a benefit at the Bohemian within the next week or so; details to follow. So, if anybody wants to stop by the house on Third, Zac, Anibal and I are preparing the basement, and getting things ready for our newest incarnation. That's today. I don't think anything can be done at the store right now; it's going to take a whole lot of sump pumps to eventually get all the water out of that basement. 5,000 gallons A MINUTE were being pumped in. Phone calls don't really help right now; my voicemail is already full. Stop by the house on Third if you want to help. IF YOU HAVE SOME W__D that would be great. best, brad p.s. I needed a vacation anyway. p.p.s. Still paying CA$H for old records.
Marc Forrest Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Horror news Hope he´s "fine" and soon back to normal....just had an email communication with him last night, obviuosly hrs bbefore the fire took place..
Iancsloft Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Blimey Brad hope your soon up n running again ,hope everyone got out safe who live around there ! BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE XXIan Cunliffe
Guest Juddy Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Good lord. Brad is easily one of the best guys involved in 'the scene' over here - an upstanding soul citizen, and operator of one of the true lifeblood's of the record world. Good luck to 'im - I've gotta go start planning a benefit gig... juddy pixxburgh Hi All Many of you will know Brad and his 'Peoples Records' on Forrest Ave, Detroit. Sadly last night the building his shop was in was gutted by fire. He is carrying on business just round the corner in the basement of his flat. Alot of the stock is under water from the fire, but he still intends carrying on, he doesn't want phone calls as he has his hands full getting things sorted. But messages of support, I'm sure he would like, via a PM from here or his Myspace page. We're all thinking of you Brad Your Buddy Dave
Dave Thorley Posted February 6, 2008 Author Posted February 6, 2008 The building on fire. The hours of fun we had there.
Chris Anderton Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Shocked to hear about this Dave..cant really say i counted Brad as a friend but he sure was a really nice guy every time we met him... Please pass on My regards and best wishes. Chris
Deegee Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Sorry to read this - dont know him personally but not a nice thing to happen to anyone.
Guest Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 Bought plenty off Brad very sad to hear the news Here's a link to the story and other pictures if anyone is interested https://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article.../802070452/1003 Seems that only 2 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries but 100 mainly athletic students are now homeless Thoughts go out to all
Guest Dante Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) The building on fire. The hours of fun we had there. inndeed. but we laso had some at his house, hope it won't change. Just saw the pic on his myspace avatar, never thought it was on Forest. I'm sending him a mail, but anyway, my best wishes from here. He's definitely the epitome of a soulie... Cheers Dante Edited February 12, 2008 by Dante
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