Max Rees, a gentleman and a local soul star, died last night. The town of Cambridge is filled with grief as they come to terms with his death. Max Rees went away last night. Max’s memory is deeply connected to the city’s thriving music scene, and those who were lucky enough to know him will never forget him.
Along with being a well-known person in the community, Max Rees was also the creative owner of Kingston Street’s Hot Numbers Record Store, which is now known as a landmark business.
The owner of Hot Numbers was so passionate about music and wanted to make a place where music lovers could meet and enjoy their love of soulful music that it became an important part of the Cambridge music scene.
Max was a great man who made a difference in a lot of people’s lives. He was also a cultural organizer.
There are things that he did that go beyond the record shop. Hot Numbers became a community center where people who loved all kinds of music could gather because of his infectious love of music and his ability to make people feel welcome. As we share our sadness over Max Rees’s death, let us take a moment to think about how he affected the music scene in our area and how many people he inspired.
To Max’s hard work and the lasting impact he has made on Cambridge’s cultural life, the lively atmosphere of Hot Numbers and the deep beats that filled its walls will always be remembered.
During this sad time, we want Max’s family and friends to know how sorry we are for their loss. We are especially grateful for the great things he has left behind.
