Jon Hiseman | Book of Remembrance – Remembering Jon Hiseman

Joost van Mourik from Netherlands wrote on July 27, 2018 at 10:32 am

Thank you John, for all your great music, esp. 'The daughter of time' album...

Thank you John, for all your great music, esp. 'The daughter of time' album...... Collapse

Stephen Bennett from England wrote on July 26, 2018 at 8:52 am

Fond memories of a fabulous concert at Oxford Town Hall as a 14-year old in 1970. Music has lost a... Read more

Fond memories of a fabulous concert at Oxford Town Hall as a 14-year old in 1970. Music has lost a fine artist. R.I.P.... Collapse

mervyn ashford from wales wrote on July 24, 2018 at 8:07 pm

Thanks for the fantastic music, I have been a fan of Colosseum and related music Tempest, Greenslade, and solo albums... Read more

Thanks for the fantastic music, I have been a fan of Colosseum and related music Tempest, Greenslade, and solo albums for the last 35 years. So glad I got to speak to Jon at the robin2 in Wolverhampton the JCM gig, but gutted I didn't get to ask the questions I had planed, I was a little star struck and also didn't want to use up too much of his time. The que was getting rather long. R.I.P. Jon your music will live on even my children sing along in the car.... Collapse

Norman Fee from UK wrote on July 24, 2018 at 7:30 pm

The first live concert i ever went to was at the old refectory at southampton university and i had no... Read more

The first live concert i ever went to was at the old refectory at southampton university and i had no idea what or who colloseum were but when they went on stage and started with walking in the park i was hooked and then they played tracks from the valentyne suite and they had me in another land called jazz rock but everything was driven by Jon's amazing ability to be the heart of the band so for that truly cataclysmic night i thank you and the rest of the guys RIP JH... Collapse

Caleb Quaye from United States wrote on July 23, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Jon thank you for being a man of passion and integrity for not only music but for people as well.... Read more

Jon thank you for being a man of passion and integrity for not only music but for people as well. it was always a great pleasure and inspiration to work with you. my memories of you are all the way good! RIP... Collapse

Tim & Rachel Redpath from UK wrote on July 21, 2018 at 6:17 pm

Jon Hiseman - the most passionate and enthusiastic man I have ever met in every respect. A wonderful musician, family... Read more

Jon Hiseman - the most passionate and enthusiastic man I have ever met in every respect. A wonderful musician, family man and seeker of all new discoveries in life. I first met Jon in the 1990's as a classical saxophonist recording some of Barbara's wonderful music. His ability to 'cross over' into the realms of classical music summed up his thirst for knowledge and desire to master what he learnt. He could put many an experienced classical producer and engineer to shame. He will be sorely missed by so many.... Collapse

Nadine André from UK wrote on July 21, 2018 at 6:07 pm

Jon, thank you for so much in only a few years. Thank you for Barbara, for showing her so much... Read more

Jon, thank you for so much in only a few years. Thank you for Barbara, for showing her so much love and being there for her in every way. Thank you for Ana & Marcus, and for being their inspiration and their muse. And thanks for all the handy tips - about speakers, drums, sound for mics etc, and going on and on about getting our videos out there. We'll take your advice! 😉 You said this year was going to be big, and it has been. Life has been much richer for you being in it! Love, Nadine... Collapse

Ramona Gosparini from Italy wrote on July 21, 2018 at 10:20 am

When I read the news I was shocked and it broke my heart...he will be greatly missed - my condolences... Read more

When I read the news I was shocked and it broke my heart...he will be greatly missed - my condolences to Barbara and their loved ones... Collapse

John Denley from England. wrote on July 21, 2018 at 9:13 am

For my part Jon was one of the very finest drummers in history,a leader,but more than that a wonderful human... Read more

For my part Jon was one of the very finest drummers in history,a leader,but more than that a wonderful human being who will never be forgotten as long as we live.... Collapse

Jan Backenroth from Sweden wrote on July 19, 2018 at 4:40 pm

I first became aware of Colosseum when "Valentyne Suite" was released. A remarkable record that was different from pop music... Read more

I first became aware of Colosseum when "Valentyne Suite" was released. A remarkable record that was different from pop music of that time. The follow-up "Daughter of time" made me aware of Jon Hiseman´s ability to keep a long drum solo interesting! Since then I followed Jon´s different bands and recordnings. However I missed every opportunity to see him play live. That was until Colosseum´s farewell concert at Shephards Bush in February 2015. There I met Jon and the other members after a fantastic concert when they signed records. This spring I was going to listen to JCM in Hamburg but the concert was cancelled. Before these two occasions I had a short mail contact with Jon and he kindly replied to me. Although I never knew him personally I felt Jon was a great man. A serious and extraordinary musician and a real gentleman! He has influenced a lot of people and has made a positive impact in modern music history. It is a loss but the music and memories are with me. I think of his family, friends and band members! RIP Jon!... Collapse

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