Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
269 entries.
Huge loss to his family, to his fellow musicians and to music itself. Saw Colosseum for the first time in... Read more
Huge loss to his family, to his fellow musicians and to music itself. Saw Colosseum for the first time in 1969 at Southampton University and was astounded by their level of musicianship. I last saw them about five or six years ago with Barbara on sax. They sounded better than ever. I also saw him with the 'Bare Wires' line-up of Bluesbreakers at Southampton Guildhall - definitely Mayall's best band and arguably his best album. As I write this I am listening to JCM's "Heroes". I constantly 'Google' "Jon Hiseman tour" hoping that he'll be coming down my way - but now, sadly, he won't be and we are all the worse for it. RIP Jon - but he left a great legacy of superb music. My favourite drummer, a great band and what a true gentleman as well. Gone but definitely not forgotten.
Such a sad and tragic loss of a dynamic drummer and musician. My sympathy goes to all his family and... Read more
Such a sad and tragic loss of a dynamic drummer and musician. My sympathy goes to all his family and close friends. I had the privilege of seeing Colosseum twice: in 1971 and finally in 2015. Also saw JCM in April. Three of my greatest live music experiences, thanks in no small measure to Jon Hiseman. I, and I'm sure all who knew and loved his music, salute you. RIP... I will be celebrating Jon's life in February 2019 at Shepherd's Bush.
In italy the Colosseum is most famous in '70 years I remember a spectacle on tv in Italy when John... Read more
In italy the Colosseum is most famous in '70 years
I remember a spectacle on tv in Italy when John
plays with two batteries, is spectacular
I have all the vinil of Colosseum and remember
with particular emotion "Live " that my cousin
buy for me in London
Hello John
When I was 15 I watched 'sight and sound in concert' in early 1978 . On it was a band... Read more
When I was 15 I watched 'sight and sound in concert' in early 1978 . On it was a band called Colosseum II whom I'd never heard of. That concert captured my imagination and for my birthday I got 'electric savage' which I still play regularly to this day. I later saw Paraphernalia live and got to meet Jon and Barbara in person. I'll always be grateful to them for opening up the ears of a young rock fan to jazz. Jon also took the trouble to answer a couple of emails some years later too. I've always done my best to spread the word on this music. It needs to be heard. So sad that we've lost possibly the best ever British drummer and a nice bloke.
The death of Jon is a great loss. I used to listen to him since the late sixties. I feel... Read more
The death of Jon is a great loss. I used to listen to him since the late sixties. I feel with his family and band companions. He was one of the most talented musicians.
Codially
Guenter Reich
Goettingen, Germany
This indeed is sad news. My warm wishes to All friends, family and fellow musicians. Jon, thank you so much... Read more
This indeed is sad news. My warm wishes to All friends, family and fellow musicians.
Jon, thank you so much for the years of listening pleasure and inspiration. You were a true original. love to all
thanks to jon for all the years of listening pleasure,will be greatly missed.
thanks to jon for all the years of listening pleasure,will be greatly missed.
Only just heard this news, very sad, RIP Jon
Only just heard this news, very sad, RIP Jon
Genius. So Sad
Genius. So Sad
Many incredible and precious memories of Jon will live on. Since we first met, when I was just 5 years... Read more
Many incredible and precious memories of Jon will live on. Since we first met, when I was just 5 years old, he was always kind, inspiring, enthusiastic and so very much fun to be around. Still can't believe he's gone. What a loss to us all. But what a legacy he leaves. An amazing man. Missed. Always. xxx
