Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
270 entries.
I have just retired from being an investment adviser but in 1970 I was an aspiring drummer totally inspired by... Read more
I have just retired from being an investment adviser but in 1970 I was an aspiring drummer totally inspired by the Hiseman's, Brufords and Cobham's of this world. Until today I had no idea that Jon had died and it makes me so sad - it's such a milestone in the passing of an era. All I can say is thank you for being one of those rare special people who inspires other people. I remember talking to you after a concert at Nelson Imperial in Lancashire and I still have the Colosseum postcard on which you wrote down some drumming exercises on the back. Thank you.... Collapse
Dear Jon, I met you and Barbara at Wolfgang Dauners 80th anniversary in Stuttgart at least. With my friend Fips.... Read more
Dear Jon,
I met you and Barbara at Wolfgang Dauners 80th anniversary in Stuttgart at least. With my friend Fips.
We'll never forget you.
Rest in Peace
Sabine Fritz... Collapse
The randomness of my music system just threw up Colosseum Live, Lost Angeles - and I had to go to... Read more
The randomness of my music system just threw up Colosseum Live, Lost Angeles - and I had to go to google to see what Jon is up to. What a shock. My condolences to all who loved him. The World is a poorer place.... Collapse
I just heard the sad news of Jon's passing after returning from exile in Cambodia. I first became aware of... Read more
I just heard the sad news of Jon's passing after returning from exile in Cambodia. I first became aware of Jon when I moved to Belgium in 1973. Being a drummer myself I was awed by his brilliance and have been a fan ever since. He touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Rock On wherever you are mate....God bless.... Collapse
So sad when heroes pass away. Seems no time at all since I was chatting to Jon after his gig... Read more
So sad when heroes pass away.
Seems no time at all since I was chatting to Jon after his gig with Peter Lemer (last June?) at Pizza Express Jazz Club. I thanked him for introducing me to Jazz/Rock in 1969 when I first heard ‘Those Who Are About To Die Salute You’ album (think it was being played on the John Peel Radio Show). Told him I never get tired of listening to Colosseum. He was very patient and polite as I went whittering on about my other favourite bands, Ian Carr’s Nucleus, Soft Machine etc. Turns out he was a very close friend of Ian Carr and had strong musical connections with many of my musical heroes.
We shook hands and parted. I made a mental note to attend his forthcoming Heroes Tour (a tribute to his departed musical heroes such as Grahan Bond) when it plays in the UK.... Collapse
Been revisting Daughter of Time Vinyl in the last two days had forgotten how very brilliant it was - Will... Read more
Been revisting Daughter of Time Vinyl in the last two days had forgotten how very brilliant it was - Will be never be fogotten! Remember seeing you all at Weston Favel Northampton now many years ago but still got album you all signed Love it - All my best wishes xx... Collapse
Jon Hiseman was my favorite overall drummer of all time. A juggler magician musician extraordinaire. Jon just had it all... Read more
Jon Hiseman was my favorite overall drummer of all time. A juggler magician musician extraordinaire. Jon just had it all going on at once with relentless free-flow fury that just put him over the rest. I'm in awe just thinking about it. Thank you Mr. Hiseman for that wonderful display of your artistry.... Collapse
I have fond memories of watching Jon at very close quarters with Paraphernalia every time they played Kendal Brewery Arts... Read more
I have fond memories of watching Jon at very close quarters with Paraphernalia every time they played Kendal Brewery Arts Center. As a drummer myself, I was blown away every time by his sheer creative virtuosity. So musical! And Barbara Thompson's compositions were the perfect vehicle...
Sorely missed... Collapse
I was about 18 years old when I first saw Colosseum. It was on a Friday night BBC Arts program.... Read more
I was about 18 years old when I first saw Colosseum. It was on a Friday night BBC Arts program. I believed that they played "Walking in the Park."
I was completely blown away by what I saw and heard.
It encouraged me to go out and listed to different styles of music which I continue to do today.
Thank you Jon Hiseman for the education. RIP.... Collapse
