Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
271 entries.
I saw Jon in a Jazz concert of his wife Barbara' s Paraphernalia band many years ago in Estoril, Portugal.... Read more
I saw Jon in a Jazz concert of his wife Barbara' s Paraphernalia band many years ago in Estoril, Portugal. Both great musicians and Jon is still my favourite drummer since Tempest and Colosseum.
They both left us too soon.
My respects.... Collapse
We miss Jon...every day
We miss Jon...every day... Collapse
Sad to hear of Jon's death. Like a lot of other great drummers I've known from afar, he made me... Read more
Sad to hear of Jon's death. Like a lot of other great drummers I've known from afar, he made me feel incompetent on the drums. Makes you wonder what its all about. I loved that he did it with his wife. A lovely story.... Collapse
First I heard was Electric Savage which was my kind of music. I only saw Jon play with his wife's... Read more
First I heard was Electric Savage which was my kind of music. I only saw Jon play with his wife's band Paraphernalia in the early nineties. They played Wakefield College and Jon was on the merch stand. I bought a Tempest CD and Jon signing it said "this stuff is a bit weird" but it turned out to be wonderful. Since then I discovered the original Colosseum material and just played JCM in the car... Collapse
LP Colosseum Live '71 brought me the most important music of my youth - Thank you Jon
LP Colosseum Live '71 brought me the most important music of my youth - Thank you Jon... Collapse
You and Barbara came to us and played with Paraphernalia at the Fabrik Hamburg in 1979. Barbara came in my... Read more
You and Barbara came to us and played with Paraphernalia at the Fabrik Hamburg in 1979. Barbara came in my office in the 2nd floor for the money and we talked about the concert until you missed her and we heard you from the stage calling "Thomps" I miss you both!... Collapse
If you ever have heard Time Machine you know the mastership of this genious drummer who has a great connection... Read more
If you ever have heard Time Machine you know the mastership of this genious drummer who has a great connection to my hometown Stuttgart which never will forget him.... Collapse
When I came to plan the Super Drumming series for German TV Jon was an obvious choice. His jazz and... Read more
When I came to plan the Super Drumming series for German TV Jon was an obvious choice. His jazz and rock background was as eclectic as my own and I admired his musicianship and dedication to the art of drumming greatly. During the filming I got to know Jon and Barbara rather better and that was delightful. Their performances on our show were hugely impressive and I will never forget their kindness and concern for my health. Thinking of Jon's mastery of the instrument is still inspirational to me.... Collapse
