1) Where do you live? - The South (20 miles north of London)
2) How did you get into Northern Soul? Saw some 'dancers' at a club in Watford, all in black, some with a single black leather glove. Was already into Soul and was at the club to watch a soul artist, which I guess is why the dancers were there. My interest grew from that night and explored who they were and why they dressed and danced differently. The rest is history.
3) Where do you believe Northern Soul originated from? (Through my research I have found many different theories) The term was coined by Dave Godin a writer for the Blues & Soul magazine I believe. My investigations (see above) all led me to somewhere up north, but there was a certain 'underground' element to it so cannot say for sure.
4) Do you have any interesting memorabilia that you are proud to own? Records, Badges, Baggies, damaged/aching joints and a piece of the toilet wall from the Catacombs club in Wolverhampton.
5) What do you know of Northern Soul in Stoke On Trent? Nearly made the last night of the Torch in Tunstall and do attend current all nighters now at Kings/Queens hall?
6) Do you have any particular memories of visiting The Golden Torch? Missed it but was the icon venue at the time along with the Twisted Wheel in Manchester and I'm sure a raft of others
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