Mark Bicknell

Nice one Baz....lol as i said i don't personally subscibe to these type of records, people have tried to take on bootleggers before and failed as i say it's always been there and i take your point regarding these 45's not just being sold via Ebay oh and i have no desire to do anything about it as again repeating myself it has nothing to do with the way i collect, i have nothing to gain by getting involved where as the likes of Tony/Ace etc. do and i'm sure they will follow up any solid leads that come there way, may i suggest we keep our bollocks out of this lol, nice one respect! Mark Bicknell.

Point taken Baz, but if it's so easy to work out the source of these and who is behind them then why the need for this thread???? i guess we all have an idea of who is behind this but as ever some people think they are untouchable connected with this scene, if people feel strongly about this and have some information then should this not be passed on to the correct bodies i.e. the BPI, MCPS and all the record companies concerned such as Ace who have the right to seek litigation if they so desire, i suspect nothing will happen on this one and the protaganist will be left to ply their trade and continue to suck every last penny out of this practice and in the end the scene. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Have you all checked out this persons website?????Majestics, Tony Galla, Herb Ward RCA, and the list goes on! all fake, all bootlegs, i reckon whoever is behind this is simply sticking two fingers up to not only the legal implications but also to the scene in general, it matters very little to me personally as i never subscribe to these type of records...sorry that's an insult to records because these are not in the true sense of the word. I would suggest that these are not being pressed in the UK as i'm sure the likes of Tony/Ace etc. could with a little digging trace the source in the UK, I bet my Majestics Linda Demo that these are being made in the USA via a UK connection, as for Ebay well they as Tony pointed out don't give a toss do they? they just coin in the fees and f*** the rules and guidlines they claim to set out, having said that if people did'nt buy these records then that would simply shut these fuckers down. Still bootlegs have gone hand in hand with this scene since pretty much it's inception......still that don't make it right does it? never has and never will in my book. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Silly me...cheers Ricky for spotting that error, i put the 6th instead of 26th, thanks mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ricky, not sure what you mean 6th November???? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Jo, Luke would love this for Christmas....where can i get a copy?......help! Mark Bicknell.

In a couple of Sunday's time i will be celebrating six years on Solar Radio, hard to believe but it's true....lol. I began back in November 2000 firstly with a very late show on Saturday nights between 2am through to 4am, moving to the now established Sunday night 8pm through 10pm slot which is the perfect time for the show to broadcast i think. It's been a little rocky over the years with the funding issues and problems but as always the scene has supported me through the tuff times, special thanks go out to all 'Friends Of The Soul Shack' who have helped and offered financial support over the years which include - Andy McCabe - Soultown Promotions, Neil Jones and Jayne Malone - North Manchester Soul Club, Chris Waterman and Lee Crank - New Century Soul Club, Mark Ethridge and all at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, Paul Donnely, Stuart Cosgrove, Jo Wallace, The Orwell Boys, Dave Thorley, Val And Dave Box, many Soul fans i don't even know who showed support, well basically everyone they know who they are. The recent fund raises at The Orwell in Wigan and at The Marine Broker in London plus all of the many donations have basically kept the 'Soul Shack' rocking so many thanks again to everyone. Big thanks also to Eddie Edmondson - Soul In The Sun for his recent advertising on the show. The Guests. I've had some fantastic guests on over the years which has given a different dimension to the show so big thanks to the likes of Brett Franklin, Jamie Hartford and Rich Buckley, Steve Plumb, Flanny, Barry Maleedy, Gary Cope, Ian Blackburn, Neil Jones for his many visits...lol Kim Cook and the late Nige Shaw, Chris Waterman and Lee Crank, Paul Metcalf from On The Scene, Mick Howard from Heywood and the other Mick Howard from Glasgow, Brian Rae, Chalky, Chris Anderton, Dave Thorley, Danny Everard, Guy Hennigan, Alan Darker, Kevin Cox, Jo Wallace, Andy McCabe, Paul Sadot and Ian Gregory. Many more guests to follow in the future including Andy Whitmore, Keith Williams, the return of The Orwell Boys and many more to be confirmed. Big thanks also go out to the record companies for supplying me with some fantastic promo stuff over the past six years which i'm always happy to review/preview and play, so hats off to Ace/Kent - Ady Croasdell, Goldmine Soul Supply - Tim Brown and all at Anglo American, John Manship Records for the odd pack of soul selections to play, Grapevine 2000 aka John Anderson and Garry J. Cape, all at Universal, Kevin Cox at Soulspinner.com, Rob Moss at Hayley Records, thank you all for your support and wonderful tunes. Last but not least thanks to everyone who tunes in basically without your support it would simply not happen, thanks for taking the time out to send so many requests, mentions and dedications over the past 6 years long may it continue.Big thanks to Tony Monson and all at Solar for basically letting me do my own thing every Sunday. The Anniversay show will go out on Sunday November 26th www.solarradio.com and i'm pleased to say that Mr Neil Jones will be joining me between 8pm through 10pm to help celebrate my little milestone and i could'nt think of anyone better to share the show with. Many thanks to Mike Hughes and everyone here on Soul Source for letting me plug the show from time to time on here, thanks to you all for the regular positive comments and feedback, you are all brilliant. Hope to see a few of you at The Orwell on Friday November 24th In 'The Soul Shack' room, looks like the shows 6th Anniversary celebrations could be starting a couple of days earlier...lol 'The Soul Shack' every Sunday www.solarradio.com - CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - Soon to be into it's 7th year - For requests,mentions and dedications contack bicknellmark@aol.com or markbicknell@solarradio.com - 8pm - 10pm UK, 9pm - 11pm Central Europe and on the web Worldwide www.solarradio.com Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell. Neil Jones will be joining me for the 6th Anniversary show - 8pm - 10pm Sunday November 26th www.solarradio.com CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL.

Pete, are we all on commission mate? for bigging this one up not that it needed it of course, someone has a bit of a bargain me thinks.....awesome tune whatever the tempo. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Steve, I think i will be give this little event a mention or six on this coming Sunday's show, really looking forward to this one as ever, even managed to get Saturday off well i think i have if not straight to work for me afterwards....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell www.solarradio.com

A blinding record, i have a red stock/issue Pete otherwise i would have snapped this up mate...a bargain for what can only be described as a wonderful double header......yes turn the record over...awesome...orgasmic infact...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Joan, Would seem so yes, he told me he sold a few big ticket things a few years ago but has kept the bulk of his collection and i think the above list reflects he still holds a few nice items in a pretty large 45 collection. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers for that mate, Danny simply did one of the best guest spots on the show ever and there have been some pretty good ones over the past six years.....awesome. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Steve, can't comment on this one mate, i was out last night so could not check the broadcast, seems that it was ok though, see you at The Orwell in a couple of weeks, looks like the Soul Shack groove will be on fine form...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks as ever for your kind words regarding the show, it was a joy to see Danny again after well over 15 years, this may intice him to get out there again and DJ again, top tunes, top guy, missed the show myself as i was down at the BBC in Manchester doing a little something there???? I hope to be inviting many more top guests into The Soul Shack very soon. www.solarradio.com 6th Anniversary coming up at the end of November and more of the same from me every Sunday 8pm - 10pm CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL and www.solarradio.com - Hope to see a few people at The Orwell, Wigan on Friday 24th November another two roomer with The Soul Shack rocking to the rafters upstairs...can't wait. Thanks again. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

And it would be nice to see you girlie for a drink or six oh and some soul, been working rather a lot myself but still nice to have the odd blow out.......... The Boat is still afloat...just...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Love this record always have. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers Paul, Danny Everard show coming up this Sunday and it promises to be a blinder mate, thanks as ever for your support, 6th Anniversary show coming up at the end of the month, nice to hear you found the Otis Brown 45 a hard tune to find i think? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Paul/Chalky, don't tell anyone who it is, it's Dave's little secret...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Most kind....shucks!!! Mark Bicknell.

Russ, thanks for your kind words and comments, i think it's really quite simple this one, basically if you stick with quality from whatever era then you are half way there mate, i'm basically an oldies DJ with a pretty solid collection, i'm pretty selective in what i now buy, i think both from the club and radio perspective slightly different areas i know but i try to maintain a certain standard and i guess style, add a few semi known or forgotton gems in the mix and it kind of puts your own style and stamp on what you play, passion for the music helps which we all have, dig deep and give it to em' mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.