Book of Remembrance

I first heard Jon with Colosseum in the sixties - his playing thrilled me and I immediately became a fan for life. It was a great honor for me to meet him at his home in the mid-90s to interview him for Talking Drums magazine (I met Barbara and their daughter as they were just leaving to go shopping so I have no real memory of them unfortunately). Jon was very gracious and generous with his time, walking me through his studio and showing me his collection of snare drums out in the garage. He even helped me with my tape recorder when it started acting up in the middle of the interview - the guy could do everything! A great man with a great talent, a great mind, a great reputation, and a great heart. My life is better for having heard and met him.... Collapse