Tributes paid to 'pillar' of Manchester music scene who has died suddenly
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTributes have been paid to a 'pillar' of the Manchester music scene who has died suddenly. Rae Donaldson, the manager of Vinyl Exchange record store in the Northern Quarter, passed away on his way to work this morning.
Friends said today (February 16) was his 64th birthday. Influential figures in the city's music community have paid tribute to him following the tragic news, which was confirmed by Vinyl Exchange.
Rae worked at the shop for nearly 30 years, becoming manager, and prior to that had worked at the Eastern Bloc record store.
A statement on the Vinyl Exchange's Instagram page read: "We are in complete and total shock here at Vinyl Exchange as we have today lost our long serving and dedicated friend Rae who sadly passed away suddenly on his way to work this morning. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
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