Tributes after Shrewsbury disco DJ 'Henry T' dies at age of 66

Peter Pierce was one of the best-loved disc jockeys to have a residency at Tiffany's in the 1970s.

He worked with famous names of the day such as Leo Sayer, Gallagher & Lyle and the Bay City Rollers and was also responsible for bringing a host of other top names to the nightclub in Raven Meadows, where he went under the name of Henry T and played alongside in-house band Next of Kin.

Peter died on September 27 at the age of 66. He had been diagnosed with MND eight years previously but had not let the condition hold him back.

"He loved life," said his widow Jennie, who met Peter when she was just 16 years old. "He lived life to the full. If he wanted to do something he got on with it. He was very well-liked and respected.

"Everyone of a certain age will know him from his days at Tiffany's. He worked there six nights a week. When he went for his interview for the job with the manager Henry Quinn, the nightclub was still in the process of being built so he played his music to the builders.

"He had so many fantastic memories of his time there."

Although Peter, Jennie and their children moved from Shrewsbury to Congleton in Cheshire almost 30 years ago, their links with the county stayed strong.

Peter was well-known on the Shropshire bowls scene, having played for Severnside and Castlefields and he had attended the Wakeman School before going on to work for Shropshire County Council.

On moving to Cheshire, and while working as a project manager for Britannia Building Society, Peter developed a love of golf and soon began caddying on the professional ladies tour circuit.

"He loved all sports," said Jennie. "He got into the caddying scene and was soon helping some of the top names in ladies golf.

"During his caddying years for various competitors, he enjoyed spells at various tournaments including the Boys British Open and then worked with the audio production team at the BBC for their coverage of major tournaments including the British Open, which he did until 2010.

"He was involved with golf for as long as he could, and remained a keen fan even after losing the ability to play and work within the sport."

Peter's funeral takes place on October 21 at Macclesfield Crematorium at 2pm. His is survived by Jennie, daughters Amy and Helen, sons David and Robin and five grandchildren.