My owd buddy Pete Lawson rip his love for Soul Music was legendary he lived breathed and dreamed soul music 24-7
he had built up a great knowledge in his crazy head before his untimely death Pete gone but never forgotten and Soul Nites / Niters
where never the same again for me without his presence
Also all the guys like Rob Thomas, Andy Rix, Gilly, Ady Crosdale Ian Levine, love him or hate him Simon Soussan Neil Rushton Tim Brown n Martin Koppell John Anderson, John Manship ect ect for their trips Stateside and finding those rare 45,s & acetates ect
far to many guys to mention in that dept..and all the dj,s and punters who keep the scene alive week in week out everyone makes a contribution in some shape or form in not keeping the faith but spreading it For me its about the guys n girls who made this incredible music singers, session musicians song writers, producers label owners ect they are the ones who have made outstanding contributions in our lifes for our love for Soul Music
Remember but for Black American Soul Music, We would never have met so many nice people, Become friends with so many or had our lifes fulfilled by a type of music which for many of us is not just a hobby but a way of life. Dont Keep the Faith... Spread It...
Love, Peace & Happiness Always
Ian Cunliffe