Mark Bicknell

Fair comment. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just to wish everyone on Soul Source and the scene a very happy and Soulful 2006. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

No i mean what i say and i stick by my comments...would it be pious if your good name and reputation were in question here...i think not. Col i've sent you a private message off line because this is not really our battle is it? which should underline my comments, which were meant in good faith and simply showing some support, i would have said the same things if it was aimed at anyone not just John Manship. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Oh well. Mark Bicknell.

One final point regarding the West Coast haul and finding multi counts or boxes of big titles which may or not be true, who in their right mind would declare such information? perhaps when 'big quanitity' turns up then a more realistic set sale selling price is the best thing to do i.e. Danny Moore, Royal Esquires, Dream Team etc. then everyone who wants a copy has a fair chance of getting one at a fair price, as Trevski said if you don't like auctions, their methods or practices then simply don't bid. I would suggest that Mike Hughes closes this topic as i'm sure we all feel that this topic has very much over stepped the mark be it fact, fiction, true or otherwise, it all seems just a little too heavy. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I think this is a disgrace personally, that Jonh Manship's good name, integrity and reputation should be questioned here, it's almost the last straw for me what with all the politics and the numerous other crap this fucking scene needs to take a very close look at it's self before it implodes, what the hell would John gain from bumping up the prices etc. i would suggest he's been in buisness all these years because he's a fair a decent guy, this is slander or at least the implications of slander and i would'nt blame John if he took a serious look at some form of litigation towards these comments. Mark Bicknell.

Can i marry her?...lol nice one, several years ago my wife bought me a nice Luther Ingram white Hib demo for a £100.00 but this was the only time she's bought me a record for Christmas...nice though. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mine is clean as a whistle no water damage, got it from 'Soul Bowl' many moons ago for a snip 8 quid i think..lol have seen this for £300.00 not to long ago but i reckon it's a safe £150.00 record, two fantastic sides and there are lesser records selling for far more money than this beauty. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The very same copy...lol Thanks Cookie. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Little Bob - My Heart Is On Fire - arrived Christmas Eve, not from Santa as i treated myself. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Glad you enjoyed it, i imagined everyone sat at home bored shitless and needing some souling, i hope it hit the spot...lol, i even listened to the first half hour not that i could move off the sofa...lol now off to bed bloody working tomorow, hope to see a few of you in Barnsley at the Friendship gig................enjoy the rest of Christmas. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I got something nice in stockings Kirsty....lol Jacqui...lol have a great time hope to see you both soon. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Well it's Christmas Eve, i've been up since 8am, sprouts,sweed,parsnips,spuds prepared, turkey cooking as i type this always cook the day before it carves better...lol, ham cooking too, my son has gone to Saturday Socer, presents wrapped and a date with King Kong at 1pm to look forward to at the pictures....perfect just perfect, just to add have a great time, eat and drink loads and have a brilliant time, stay soulful and enjoy! Regards - Mark Bicknell. PS, Don't forget THE SOUL SHACK CHRISTMAS DAY - SOLAR RADIO CHANNEL 879 SKY DIGITAL www.solarradio.com 8pm - 10pm UK Time - 9pm - 11pm Central Europe - Happy Christmas.

What a brilliant idea...lol Mark. Come on Mr Rimmer say something mate...lol Mark Bicknell.

Trust you to have a bigger turkey than anyone else...still hey that's show biz...lol oh and Kev best you use two onions up it's bum to keep it moist, have a good one tonight up there in the North East and Stoke New Years Eve! Mark Bicknell.

Strange Richard the original thread - part one had loads of hit's........come on get the tunes on it's Christmas...lol. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Trust you to pick hairs........lol i think you know what i mean, basically the music came first we as a scene embraced it and the bottom line with all this is we are all involved in this soulful journey because of basically the common ground of loving the music whatever the style,era or level, we all don't get on or share the same views but that's life and to be fair to the top 500 records comments i think if you sat down and made a list it would be a far greater number of records than 500 considered classic,played out, well known oldies call them what you will, this scene is based on nostalgia due to the very nature of it's music. Acceptance of the unknown's, lesser played should be respected as should the oldies thing, basically whatever floats your boat is on offer nationwide, something for everyone, the problem is that often opinion and tempers flare and this 'who knows best' attitude is the catalist of bad feeling as this thread would suggest, live and let live i say, i'm proud to be part of this scene and refuse to see it be destroyed by opinion's, if an event,promotion,music policy, style is of a quality then in time the genuine soul fans will attend, so there is really no need to hype events............we all have the right to do what we want,say what we feel and play what we want, negative vibe's just stir things up and get's everyone's backs up, it's just not that nice when it get's personal and i suggest that there are hidden agenda's in some of the comments which has little or nothing to do with the scene or the music. Keep the comments constructive and if you have a personal beef with someone perhaps it's best to take it off this site and maybe into the car park.......now back to the Christmas food thingy. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Merry Christmas one and all,it's very simple have a ball ! .....................remember this scene is for life not just for Christmas, do what you do, enjoy,collect,play,dance to be it retro nostalgia or underground, it's the music, pure,beautiful and oh so good, and lastly it started in Detroit and not Wigan despite what some might say......without the music there would be no debate!........'It's a feeling' to the bone...i'm gonna play a few tunes now, go on do the same...it makes you feel good don't it? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Now, how the f*** do you make a sherry triffle.....lol Mark Bicknell.

I wish i was as fat as Richard.....lol Happy Christmas you two - Mark Bicknell.

Another Duck....lol Mark Bicknell.

Do you not find Duck a little fatty?? one of my cat's 'Felix' has just had a go at the turkey so we are having him for Christmas dinner instead, cats are great....trouble is there's going to be five of us for lunch so someone is gonna lose out and not get a leg....lol Mark Bicknell.

Cheers John......have a fantastic Christmas. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Both great records, fantastic group........floats my boat. Mark Bicknell.

I'm game if you are?......oh dear that was foul...lol....get it? On a serious note my Christmas dinner is much the same as my DJ box......suculent, perfectly cooked, juicy, moist, served medium rare, plenty of it and you always want seconds...lol and there's enough left over for supper...don't you just love cold roast spuds???? Mark Bicknell. I am a DJ that can cook a turkey...play a few as well from time to time...lol Mark Bicknell.