Book of Remembrance

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.... Collapse