Tom Butchart Sound It Out

An absolutely lovely man, put me onto so many good bands when I’d go in. I’ll spin one for him tonight. RIP Tom.
 
fmttmadmin said:
Some awful, awful news this weekend, the sudden death of Tom Butchart of Sound It Out Records, Stockton. Thoughts go out to his wife Clare and hiis many, many close friends including of course all the Sound It Out crew.
It is terribly sad.
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such a lovely bloke, gutted. aww man RIP Tom x you will missed. thoughts are with all his friends and family x
 
I never had the good fortune to meet Tom in person, but having watched Jeanie Finlay's documentary on release in 2011 (how time has flown) it was evident that the world will be a worse place without him in it. I'm certain that his customers and loved ones alike are devastated by his passing. RIP Tom.
 
Desperately sad to hear about this. Tom was hugely knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about music, and a lovely lad. A one off. Condolences to Tom’s family.
 
I am so Very sad to hear about Tom’s passing. He was a stalwart of Teesside’s music scene. Last year I lost my partner unexpectedly. No health issues. She was 53. When heading up to see my mother( from Manchester) we would always try and call In to sound it out. It was a joy to talk to Tom about music . My partner would talk to Tom about her love of dark gothic and industrial music, I would talk to him about my love of Detroit techno, British electronica and music in general. He was warm and accommodating., Knowledgeable, but willing to learn more. The three of us swapped great musical tips. I cannot express how sad I feel that I am Now the only person left from this occasional triumvirate.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Tom’s loved ones, his family, friends, colleagues and the many people his life touched. He was a lovely man.
 
Tom was one of my closest mates back in the day, you couldn't meet a nicer guy. From about 17 years old a bunch of us would be at gigs and clubs (Tuesdays The Kirk, Thursdays at Blaises, Friday Havana, Saturday Centrefolds), out and about in Yarm (we both went to Egglsecliffe comp), buying (too many) records...great times. He ended up doing something he loved, running his shop, and became a really well liked bloke on the Teesside music scene. Definitely gone too soon, I've raised a glass or 5 over this weekend to him. RIP.
 
From all the tributes I've seen it's apparent he was everyone's friend. That tells you everything you need to know about him. From his oldest friends to a first time customer in his shop, he spoke to everyone with such warmth and openness you felt like you'd known him all your life. Top bloke and I hope SIO goes on in his memory
 
I’ve just read this in the Gazette and obviously missed this thread over the weekend.

I never knew the guy personally but spoke to him on several occasions when buying or looking through the LPs in his shop. He was always willing to help or leave you perusing at your leisure.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

RIP
 
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