"What was it like in Wigan Casino?"
In the early seventies, Reg Stickings and his mates immersed themselves in a phenomenon epitomised by clubs like the Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino, The Cali and the Bali Hi, that inspired a whole generation who worshipped the Soul music of the era.
"Soulies" travelled the country to weekenders and all-nighters in search of the perfect Soul experience. In the mid-seventies, Reg began to frequent different types of Soul clubs, like The Goldmine in Canvey Island, discovering Jazz Funk on the way, adding a different type of Soul to his record collection.
Reg's quest for perfect Soul continues to this day....
This is a piece of social history. Highly personal, often touching, Searching for Soul is a tale of the records, the fashion, football, travel, hardship, sacrifice and above all - the people.
"A great read for all music lovers." Pete Collins
"It's the Fever Pitch of Soul Music." David Bishop
This is the fourth and final edition with extra chapters and photos added to bring readers up to date with Reg's story.
In the early seventies, Reg Stickings and his mates immersed themselves in a phenomenon epitomised by clubs like the Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino, The Cali and the Bali Hi, that inspired a whole generation who worshipped the Soul music of the era.
"Soulies" travelled the country to weekenders and all-nighters in search of the perfect Soul experience. In the mid-seventies, Reg began to frequent different types of Soul clubs, like The Goldmine in Canvey Island, discovering Jazz Funk on the way, adding a different type of Soul to his record collection.
Reg's quest for perfect Soul continues to this day....
This is a piece of social history. Highly personal, often touching, Searching for Soul is a tale of the records, the fashion, football, travel, hardship, sacrifice and above all - the people.
"A great read for all music lovers." Pete Collins
"It's the Fever Pitch of Soul Music." David Bishop
This is the fourth and final edition with extra chapters and photos added to bring readers up to date with Reg's story.
