Keeping the legend alive
I am going through the site checking and updating artists’ biographies, replacing missing pictures and videos, and converting the posts to the new layout format. You can see which artists’ biographies have been updated on the A-Z-People page.
Spotted anything missing or wrong? It’s always a good time to let me know, and all contributions and help are always welcome.
Paul
I’d like to thank Martin Whitell for the excellent images he is making available to us, of his collection of UK Sue singles, and which are gracing the posts of the blog.
Collection of Martin Whitell
Our post on Barrett Strong has been updated reflecting his death on 28 January, 2023.
Our post on Bobby Hendricks has been updated following his death which occurred in 2022.
Our post on Gerri Hall has been expanded and updated.
Huey Pierce Smith died on 13 February, 2023. Our post has been updated.
Our post on Tarheel Slim and Little Ann has been completely revised with corrected and fuller information.
Our post on Tim Whitsett has been updated following his death in January 2022.
Our posts on Gene Redd Snr and Rosie and The Originals have been updated.
Our post on Lloyd Price has been updated to recognise his death from diabetes complications in May 2021.
Our post on Ronnie Hawkins has been updated reflecting his death.
Our post on Inez and Charlie Foxx has been updated following the death of Inez Foxx in August 2022.
Our post on Jerry Crutchfield, who died in January 2022, has been updated and expanded.
I have noticed an increased amount of original US Sue label material available on YouTube and in other digital platforms. Well done Universal!
It is known that most of the original master tapes of the US Sue catalogue were destroyed in the Universal Warehouse Fire some time ago.
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04.66 – WI 4007 – Elmore James – Mean mistreating mama/I need you – Enjoy 2020/LP 7008, 1965/1966
As well as UK release dates, as the above shows, the original US release dates are now traced and documented. Where possible, recordings for which we previously did not have a US number or release date are also now documented.
The post for 10″ disco single WIP 6599 has been updated with press advertisement kindly shared with us by Martin Whitell. Thank you Martin.
Mike Kerry and Chris Hall of Start Productions are working on a documentary about Guy Stevens, pictured, whose taste in music was central to the lasting appeal of the UK Sue Label, with which he will ever be associated.
The team, who have already produced highly commended documentaries, has extensive interview footage about Guy including interviews with his late wife Diane. Their previous documentaries focused on the American 1960s acid rock group Love and the British rock band Mott The Hoople, a film which the BBC has broadcast. Their films have been shown at film festivals and in independent cinemas.
Mike explains: “Chris and I have wanted to make a film on Guy for some time now. From his early days DJ-ing at “The Scene” and the influence he had there, the incredible output of music whilst heading up Sue Records, working for Island and helping form Mott The Hoople, right through to “London Calling”. It’s an incredible story, with some of the very best music. As a film, it absolutely just needs to be told.”
The team is now appealing for the wider community of Sue Records UK fans to help. Do you have any stories about Guy? Do you have any Sue memorabilia, archive press cuttings, photos and promotions? If you can, please email Mike Kerry.
Roy C | Last FM Archive
Singer, writer and producer Roy C. Hammond died on 16 September 2020. Our post has been updated.
Soul Source
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“That did it” by Bobby Bland was released in the UK on Sue LP ILP 974 – Bobby Bland: A Touch Of The Blues.
US R&B No. 6, 1967
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