Knowledgable & Helpful Peeps On Here

[Geoff Whitfield]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

[Geoff Whitfield]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

[Geoff Whitfield]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

[Geoff Whitfield]

Back from tea

Baz Atkinson - for ll his great posts in the media section

Boba - for his deep knowledge of all things Chicago.

This isn't a definative list at all.

Just people who have stuck in my mind as making good posts.

feel free to add yours

cheers

Geoff

[Harry Crosby]

Back from tea

Baz Atkinson - for ll his great posts in the media section

Boba - for his deep knowledge of all things Chicago.

This isn't a definative list at all.

Just people who have stuck in my mind as making good posts.

feel free to add yours

cheers

Geoff

agreed to all the above add to that ROGER from the sharp end of vinyl, his input to the site is invaluable, long may it continue

[TOAD]

ROGER from the sharp end of vinyl, his input to the site is invaluable,

[Kev Moore]

i know your specificly talking about peeps on this site but lets..........

............not forget all those thousands of artists, writers, producers, arrangers and record label owners.-both dead and alive.

All that FAITH that adds to our daily pleasure.

Long may it last.

Kev

[Geoff Whitfield]

Your both right there, totally agree.

just remembered another

Chalky- memory like an elephant

[Philly]

Back from tea

Baz Atkinson - for ll his great posts in the media section

Boba - for his deep knowledge of all things Chicago.

This isn't a definative list at all.

Just people who have stuck in my mind as making good posts.

feel free to add yours

cheers

Geoff

Totally agree with all who have so far been mentioned, also like to add to the media section Jumpin Joan, Jocko & Tedsoul...... almost everyone on the site has contributed in some way to expand my knowledge of the artists, their recordings, labels, prices, boots etc etc..... and for that I am extremely grateful.........

Philly

[Geoff Whitfield]

Totally agree with all who have so far been mentioned, also like to add to the media section Jumpin Joan, Jocko & Tedsoul...... almost everyone on the site has contributed in some way to expand my knowledge of the artists, their recordings, labels, prices, boots etc etc..... and for that I am extremely grateful.........

Philly

Philly agree on Joan and Tedsoul but that Joco bloke know's jack I give him all the tips ,(only kidding i know jock well)

[Philly]

Philly agree on Joan and Tedsoul but that Joco bloke know's jack I give him all the tips ,(only kidding i know jock well)

He will love that........ PMSL

[Harry Crosby]

Really all the admin, moderators, who give up all there time, to keep the site going, GREAT WORK PEEPS

[TOAD]

REFOSOUL

LETS HEAR A MENTION FOR...

KEN

ALLWAYS PROVIDING TUNES MOST DAYS

[Guest]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

i have read loads & loads of threads where the knowledge is just unbelievable - i've learnt more since joining the site last year than i picked up in all the years on the scene. toooo many contributors to remember names, i just get engrosed in the content.

Pete Smith would have to have a special mention as he has ALWAYS been willing to help me with his knowledge (on here and personal emails, always replies).

and the many people that i have has contact with through pm's (lenny, mark f, woolfie66 etc etc)

it's ALL good - thanks peeps

and yes, the moderating team......

[Dave]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

Edited as requested.

Edited March 29, 2009 by Dave

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

You are esily taken in.

Three dodgy ones.

Seeing as how you have called me a 'twat' and an 'idiot' on another SS thread - both in the same post - I presume that I am now also 'dodgy'. But I'm dying to find out whose company I'm keeping, so please be forthcoming.

Incidentally I don't think I know you, and you certainly don't know me , so stop the name calling now, please.

[Pete S]

You are esily taken in.

Three dodgy ones.

Yes, thank you for your massive contribution to the site.

[Guest]

i have read loads & loads of threads where the knowledge is just unbelievable - i've learnt more since joining the site last year than i picked up in all the years on the scene. toooo many contributors to remember names, i just get engrosed in the content.

Pete Smith would have to have a special mention as he has ALWAYS been willing to help me with his knowledge (on here and personal emails, always replies).

and the many people that i have has contact with through pm's (lenny, mark f, woolfie66 etc etc)

it's ALL good - thanks peeps

and yes, the moderating team......

......would also like to add Tony Rounce to my list. Never met the guy but have had contact and record deals with him behind the forums through pm's. Always pleasent & very easy to deal with

[Guest Richard Bergman]

All of the afore mentioned are invaluable to the ongoing success of this site and great credit to them.

Baz Atkinson's deep and sweet creation is also a wonderful hive of information and good taste.

Soul knighthoods I reckon.

Edited March 29, 2009 by Richard Bergman

[Modernsoulsucks]

Seeing as how you have called me a 'twat' and an 'idiot' on another SS thread - both in the same post - I presume that I am now also 'dodgy'. But I'm dying to find out whose company I'm keeping, so please be forthcoming.

Incidentally I don't think I know you, and you certainly don't know me , so stop the name calling now, please.

I read that as tongue-in-cheek.

A couple of smilies and it's not offensive at all.

ROD

[Pete S]

I read that as tongue-in-cheek.

A couple of smilies and it's not offensive at all.

ROD

You don't call someone you've never met, spoken to or corresponded with a twat Rod. I've called him a know-all but he is a know-all, he's not a twat.

[Ted Massey]

this post was started as a celebration of whats good about this site dont take long to fcuk it up does it

[macca]

I would also praise Pete & Tony's peerless

knowledge & Baz's infectious enthusiasm for sharing this wonderful music.

I've been turned onto many a great sound via these venerable sages, &

that in itself is impagable, as they say in Spain.

Keep on guys!!

Edited March 29, 2009 by macca

[Mike]

out of order

you got something to say about any other member on here then drop the sly digs

and stand up and say it in the open

if rather not then edit your post and give it a rest

[Ady Croasdell]

Tony knows a ridiculous amount of stuff, having him 5 yards across the room from me at work saves me hours on the reference books. Boba's a great source of info and Robb K off Soul Talk is a seriously knowledgeable chap too, it'd be nice to get him on here too. Same goes for Mr Dyson he's brilliant on the super obscure stuff it's a shame he's so busy. Weingarden knows a fair bit and of course Dave Moore from the great Hitsville org. I concur with all the rest and I'll think of more soon. Whitfield knows a lot about women of the world.

[Guest SteveJohnston]

You are esily taken in.

Three dodgy ones.

Dave I have learned something about soul over the last few years from every single one of the guys from the lists above though there posts, PM's, of phone calls, it beggars belief that anyone can say one let alone three are dodgy!

There are countless more that contribute to S/S I'm always learning from, so to the ones that post the positive! Thanks guys and keep up the good work.

Steve J

[Baz Atkinson]

TWO PEOPLE THAT SPRING TO MIND FOR KNOWLEDGE ARE SEAN HAMPSEY WHOM I HAVE ALOT OF RESPECT FOR AND GARETH X WHO I THINK DOES NOT POST ENOUGH,DO AGREE WITH ANDY DYSON HAVING ALOT TO SHARE HE HAS ALOT OF DEEP SOUL KNOWLEDGE IN PARTICULAR WHICH COULD BENEFIT ALOT OF US ANORAKS LOL.

ALSO LES F WHO HAS MADE A MASSIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE MEDIA THREADS ALONG WITH BINSY,SOUL INTEGRITY,GAZMAN,MANUS,BRETT F,HUD SOUL,VAL,RODGER WHO ALWAYS POSTS UNDISCRIMINATELY,FROSTY JACK,SOUL FREAK,SOUL INTENTIONS,JOHN REED,THE LIST IS ENDLESS REALLY.

CHALKY ,PETE SMITH AND TONY ROUNCE ALWAYS SHARE AND INFORM AS DOES JOAN,TED SOUL AND JOCKO WHO HAS IMMENSE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVES TO FLEX HIS MUSCLE IN THE MEDIA SECTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL OF US.

GOT TO MENTION JOHN MANSHIP IF ANYONE WRITES WITH AUTHORITY HE DOES AND HE OFTEN GETS BERATED FOR THE QUIDES WHICH TO BE HONEST HAVE GIVEN US ALL SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT AND IN SOME RESPECT A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY.

THE PERSON WHO DESERVES THE MOST RESPECT IS MIKE HE PUTS UP WITH A LOAD OF OLD BOLLOCKS SOMETIMES BITTER AND ANTAGONISTIC AND STILL GIVES US THE FREE REIGN TO POST AND DISCUSS THIS WONDERFUL MUSIC.

COULD GO ON ALL NIGHT BUT ITS SOUNDING LIKE A OSGAR SPEECH LOL,

[Ady Croasdell]

And of course it's not just the fonts of knowledge. I'm always appealing for stuff and getting replies from all sorts of collectors with very different types of collections. Sometimes it's the oddest little thing that you need and the big time brains ain't got it but a crofter in the Outer Hebrides has it stashed under his hassocks or can remember an article concerning the subject from a tiny fanzine in 1974.

[Godzilla]

And of course it's not just the fonts of knowledge. I'm always appealing for stuff and getting replies from all sorts of collectors with very different types of collections. Sometimes it's the oddest little thing that you need and the big time brains ain't got it but a crofter in the Outer Hebrides has it stashed under his hassocks or can remember an article concerning the subject from a tiny fanzine in 1974.

Oi Ady!

I know Scarborough is quite a way from London but it's not quite the Outer flippin' Hebrides! Got me sussed for stashing me valuables under me hassocks though

[Dave]

OK, I'll try to be careful how I put this.

In the last year or two this site has become a bit of an "old boys club" IMO. Those who are amongst the "big names" are always right, whereas the opposite applies for those outside the inner circle if they have an unfashionable opinion, especially if they are new here!

I can think of a number of people whose contributions were interesting who now no longer or seldom post, or are censored or even prevented from contributing altogether. And the site is poorer for it IMO.

This is the most insightful post on this thread:

And of course it's not just the fonts of knowledge. I'm always appealing for stuff and getting replies from all sorts of collectors with very different types of collections. Sometimes it's the oddest little thing that you need and the big time brains ain't got it but a crofter in the Outer Hebrides has it stashed under his hassocks or can remember an article concerning the subject from a tiny fanzine in 1974.

[Pete Coulson]

out of order

you got something to say about any other member on here then drop the sly digs

and stand up and say it in the open

if rather not then edit your post and give it a rest

well said mike

[Iancsloft]

Roger Banks very knowledgable fellow and very mad

[Ian Dewhirst]

And that Sebastian chap from Sweden knows his onions too!

Ian D

[Guest]

OK, I'll try to be careful how I put this.

In the last year or two this site has become a bit of an "old boys club" IMO. Those who are amongst the "big names" are always right, whereas the opposite applies for those outside the inner circle if they have an unfashionable opinion, especially if they are new here!

I can think of a number of people whose contributions were interesting who now no longer or seldom post, or are censored or even prevented from contributing altogether. And the site is poorer for it IMO.

This is the most insightful post on this thread:

There are times when i have felt there is a bit of an "old boys club" going on with some members; especially when I have answered a post or put a scan up - only to have someone else give the same answer or put a scan up afterwards - and low and behold they get a reply or a 'thanks' and it is like my posts are invisible

however, that does not make them 'dodgy'

Dodgy, in my mind, would infer trying to rip people off; putting them in the same category as some of the beggers who sell or swap crap records on here after giving false descriptions. Non of the stuff I mention here has happened to me with any of the guys you refer to. Therefore 'Dodgy' is a word that ought to be used with caution, don't you think?

[Ady Croasdell]

There are times when i have felt there is a bit of an "old boys club" going on with some members; especially when I have answered a post or put a scan up - only to have someone else give the same answer or put a scan up afterwards - and low and behold they get a reply or a 'thanks' and it is like my posts are invisible

however, that does not make them 'dodgy'

Dodgy, in my mind, would infer trying to rip people off; putting them in the same category as some of the beggers who sell or swap crap records on here after giving false descriptions. Non of the stuff I mention here has happened to me with any of the guys you refer to. Therefore 'Dodgy' is a word that ought to be used with caution, don't you think?

I hope that wouldn't have been me Mike, I'm notorious for being a bit dozy so if it was it wouldn't have been intentional; any info from any source is very welcome and in theory i would thank the first poster first.

Nice call on Sebastian Ian, he's helped me out of a few tight spots and when I've screwed up he spares my feelings as best as he can. Marc Forrest knows his onions too. (let's hope that phrase confuses a few of them Urpeens!)

[Guest]

There are times when i have felt there is a bit of an "old boys club" going on with some members; especially when I have answered a post or put a scan up - only to have someone else give the same answer or put a scan up afterwards - and low and behold they get a reply or a 'thanks' and it is like my posts are invisible

however, that does not make them 'dodgy'

Dodgy, in my mind, would infer trying to rip people off; putting them in the same category as some of the beggers who sell or swap crap records on here after giving false descriptions. Non of the stuff I mention here has happened to me with any of the guys you refer to. Therefore 'Dodgy' is a word that ought to be used with caution, don't you think?

[Ady Croasdell]

Sorry Mike, I'm jetlagged from British Summertime!

[Guest SteveJohnston]

Sorry Mike, I'm jetlagged from British Summertime!

.............. That's a fookin cracker ...............WHEN my fist! cock-up happens this week at work I know the answer to give now!

[Dave]

There are times when i have felt there is a bit of an "old boys club" going on with some members; especially when I have answered a post or put a scan up - only to have someone else give the same answer or put a scan up afterwards - and low and behold they get a reply or a 'thanks' and it is like my posts are invisible

however, that does not make them 'dodgy'

Dodgy, in my mind, would infer trying to rip people off; putting them in the same category as some of the beggers who sell or swap crap records on here after giving false descriptions. Non of the stuff I mention here has happened to me with any of the guys you refer to. Therefore 'Dodgy' is a word that ought to be used with caution, don't you think?

Do you mean infer or imply?

I'm impressed by the way you quote your own post.

[Guest vinylvixen]

Sorry Mike, I'm jetlagged from British Summertime!

British Summertime and an extra large helping of 100 Club'itis.... If I need ANYTHING, Tony Rounce is always my first port of call. When I worked at the V&A, I looked after the Harry Hammond pop collection of 35,000 glass negs. Tony popped in to find some shots for the momentous Roulette Story CD that he was working on. He found his shots - and then proceeded to name everyone on nearly every contact sheet that we held in the archive - from the tea lady to the Managing Director of some obscure music publishers in the mid 1950's. This sort of information is priceless and the HH database is a better reference tool as a result. Tony doesn't need to go on Mastermind - the score board would go into meltdown Pete Smith is also a diamond geezer - me and Pete have a White Island love affair....and all the other 'backroom' SS'ers who don't post a huge amount but are there if I need to draw upon their vast knowledge. We're incredibly lucky to have this forum and the people who populate it Jo xx

[Guest vinylvixen]

And that Sebastian chap from Sweden knows his onions too!

Ian D

Talking of which, Mr Dewhirst, how are those Island shallots coming along

[Guest vinylvixen]

there is a bit of an "old boys club" going on with some members;

however, that does not make them 'dodgy'

It's about time there was a bit of equality on this forum....I'm off to set up the 'Old Girls Club' - and as for 'dodgy' - view my official title

Edited March 30, 2009 by vinylvixen

[Guest]

Do you mean infer or imply?

I'm impressed by the way you quote your own post.

....and you have the neck to criticise others on here

[Dave]

....and you have the neck to criticise others on here

You didn't understand the question, did you?

Bless.

Do you understand the difference between the terms "infer" and "imply"?

[Pete S]

You didn't understand the question, did you?

Bless.

Do you understand the difference between the terms "infer" and "imply"?

Could you type anything without the help of your trusty thesaurus?

[Guest rachel]

I think this was supposed to be a positive thread...

[Guest]

Could you type anything without the help of your trusty thesaurus?

Dave.... here is a word for you to look up - 'TROLLING'

And just to prove I'm a helpful guy, heres a link for you to get the definition from

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trolling

[Pete S]

I think this was supposed to be a positive thread...

Unfortunately every thread that 'Dave' involves himself in gets dragged down to this, last week he was calling Malc Burton a sycophant for liking Ian levine productions, this week it's Mike plus three un-named dodgy characters.

[Rob Wigley]

intresting thread geoff, now as I know 95% of those mentioned on here personally after having met them "in the flesh" over the last 30 odd years, mainly in deep dark coners of all-nighters, weekenders, and soul-nights talking utter bollocks about records and other stuff in general.

All this leads to Soul-Source an absolute GEM of a site for all us annoraks who love the trivia and knowing stuff behind the "round bit of plastic" that has cetainly lead me astray since I was 14.

I have met some wonderful people on the scene and several dozen on here who have helped me drop little bits and pieces into stuff "wot I have written" over the years. Also given advice and knowlegde freely and helped without hesitation.

its hard to single anyone out of a community, but some are exceptional. My list (without predudice) includes most of the ones already mentioned. Oscar style pause:-

But top of the shop would be MIKE, as we would be back in dark corners without him. (we're not worthy)

Pete S always returns PMs in an instant. (thanks Pete)

and Malc Burton, a fountain of knowledge on the roots of the scene and as i once put it our "Elder Statesman"

Must mention King of the Modern clips Martin "Cunnie" Dixon, who can send me a link to more or less anything !

and Ian Levine, he's forgot more than most of us know !!!

and Above all a big thanks

and Merry Christmas to all our readers

Rob & Karen

[Winsford Soul]

With all the back biting that you get on here now and again, thought I would re-dress the balance and praise the good things about the peeps on this site.

Just some of the people on here who I think are knowledgable and helpful, most of the following I do not know personally.

Pete smith -seems to know just about everything and always seems willing to share his knowledge,whether it be records or tech advise

Tony Rounce - again another who is the font of all knowledge

Ady Croasdale -who I do know - Friendly, informative, all round geezer

Dave Flynn- Mr matix numbers and more.

Ian Dewhirst- very funny posts and a great story teller, and knows his onions.

Gotta cook the tea now will post some more later.

Cheers

Geoff

Geoff, your doing yourself a injustice mate. The likes of yourself, Jeff Boardman, Keith Brady, Ian Cunliffe, Biff , Cog, Barry Maleedy, Flanny always amaze me with your knowledge and your willingness to share it. And as for your taste in women. You got a great one there with Gill, send her my love.

Steve