Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
233 entries.
I first saw Colosseum whilst in my foundation year at art school at the Bath & West Blues festival in... Read more
I first saw Colosseum whilst in my foundation year at art school at the Bath & West Blues festival in 1970 at Shepton Mallet. I was - as with many others - blown away. Jon on his wonderful double bass drum Gretsch leading the way and such a rich sound from the band. Which began a love affair which has lasted a lifetime. Much later I was privileged to meet John and Barbara, having been invited to dinner and was able to chat drumming with a maestro. Jon's contribution to music and percussion cannot be underestimated. He played with fire, passion and superb technique. And we're all, as players, the richer for it.
Thank you Jon for all the beauty and inspiration you gave to the world! Your superb drumming, musicianship, and powerful... Read more
Thank you Jon for all the beauty and inspiration you gave to the world! Your superb drumming, musicianship, and powerful spirit lives on eternally! Cesar A. Mateus Ph.D.
A very sad end for a truly great musician. Belated but sincere condolences to all the family. Thankfully he leaves... Read more
A very sad end for a truly great musician. Belated but sincere condolences to all the family.
Thankfully he leaves us with the music he created.
An adorable man and one of the world's greatest drummers of all times. He brought loads of pleasure to me.
An adorable man and one of the world's greatest drummers of all times. He brought loads of pleasure to me.
Mi pésame a la señora Thompson y familia. El Sr. Hiseman me regaló en su momento el libro Playing the... Read more
Mi pésame a la señora Thompson y familia. El Sr. Hiseman me regaló en su momento el libro Playing the band por motivos que no vienen al caso y le estoy muy agradecido; aparte de ser un auténtico gigante de los tambores. Lo que es seguro para mi es que él está ahora en un lugar mejor. Gracias por todo. Hasta siempre.
Valentyne Suite is a seminal album from my youth. In this and the other Colosseum albums Jon's drumming was technically... Read more
Valentyne Suite is a seminal album from my youth. In this and the other Colosseum albums Jon's drumming was technically great, controlled yet at the same time distinctive, driving and inspirational....and live WOW ! At the same time Dick Heckstall Smith took my attention then Barbara and Paraphernalia too, nearly 25 years later I took up the sax myself. I have in recent years fufilled my ambition to play sax in a band and its all down to Jon and Barbara and their band colleagues. Thanks a million for your inspiration and the boundless pleasure you have given over many years. RIP Jon and much love to you Barbara.....both class acts in every sense of the word xxx
My condolences to Barbara, the family and of course Clem, Mark, Chris and Dave. I loved Colosseum from the Those... Read more
My condolences to Barbara, the family and of course Clem, Mark, Chris and Dave.
I loved Colosseum from the Those Who Are About to Die Salute You album and was fortunate to see them at The Holywood Festival at Keele University way back on 24 May 1970!
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I have all their albums and Jon's book. Jon was a superb drummer and the intro to LA is the only drum solo I know and will choose to listen to!
I first met Jon Hiseman's music at university in 1972. Nearly 50 years on , it still moves me as... Read more
I first met Jon Hiseman's music at university in 1972. Nearly 50 years on , it still moves me as no other.Many thanks to Jon and all the great musiciens that he worked with over the years. RIP
I have been a fan or colosseum and Paraphernalia after two friends (both drummers) introduced me to his spectacular abilities.... Read more
I have been a fan or colosseum and Paraphernalia after two friends (both drummers) introduced me to his spectacular abilities. I have had the privilege of seeing him play live on many occasions over the years. Thanks for the fantastic memories of a life time ,your internal clock was always perfect.
A true drumming master. He will always be remembered with respect.
A true drumming master. He will always be remembered with respect.
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