This night came about because my ex-girlfriend interviewed Ian Levine around 18 months ago. He told her he loved DJing but didn't get offered many gigs because of the hatred surrounding him. It took quite a lot of convincing him, but he came round because we told him that the majority of people out there still love him and what he has achieved. I make no excuses if people feel he has done them wrong, but we must respect him as a human being. If it wasn't for Ian, there is little doubt that we still would not know about a lot of soul records... and we would still be unearthing them today.
Best of luck with this gig Eric. As someone who felt exactly the same a few years ago, but was then treated like a complete numpty by someone who ruined what could have been a "scene changing" event I think your "daft as a brush" Mate! Keep him on a leash and you just might stand a chance. Let him loose and you'll get the same treatment we did. Good luck Mate, Hope it's success for your sake.
Regards,
Dave
www.hitsvillesoulclub.com