Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
270 entries.
An adorable man and one of the world's greatest drummers of all times. He brought loads of pleasure to me.
An adorable man and one of the world's greatest drummers of all times. He brought loads of pleasure to me.... Collapse
Mi pésame a la señora Thompson y familia. El Sr. Hiseman me regaló en su momento el libro Playing the... Read more
Mi pésame a la señora Thompson y familia. El Sr. Hiseman me regaló en su momento el libro Playing the band por motivos que no vienen al caso y le estoy muy agradecido; aparte de ser un auténtico gigante de los tambores. Lo que es seguro para mi es que él está ahora en un lugar mejor. Gracias por todo. Hasta siempre.... Collapse
Valentyne Suite is a seminal album from my youth. In this and the other Colosseum albums Jon's drumming was technically... Read more
Valentyne Suite is a seminal album from my youth. In this and the other Colosseum albums Jon's drumming was technically great, controlled yet at the same time distinctive, driving and inspirational....and live WOW ! At the same time Dick Heckstall Smith took my attention then Barbara and Paraphernalia too, nearly 25 years later I took up the sax myself. I have in recent years fufilled my ambition to play sax in a band and its all down to Jon and Barbara and their band colleagues. Thanks a million for your inspiration and the boundless pleasure you have given over many years. RIP Jon and much love to you Barbara.....both class acts in every sense of the word xxx... Collapse
My condolences to Barbara, the family and of course Clem, Mark, Chris and Dave. I loved Colosseum from the Those... Read more
My condolences to Barbara, the family and of course Clem, Mark, Chris and Dave.
I loved Colosseum from the Those Who Are About to Die Salute You album and was fortunate to see them at The Holywood Festival at Keele University way back on 24 May 1970!
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I have all their albums and Jon's book. Jon was a superb drummer and the intro to LA is the only drum solo I know and will choose to listen to!... Collapse
I first met Jon Hiseman's music at university in 1972. Nearly 50 years on , it still moves me as... Read more
I first met Jon Hiseman's music at university in 1972. Nearly 50 years on , it still moves me as no other.Many thanks to Jon and all the great musiciens that he worked with over the years. RIP... Collapse
I have been a fan or colosseum and Paraphernalia after two friends (both drummers) introduced me to his spectacular abilities.... Read more
I have been a fan or colosseum and Paraphernalia after two friends (both drummers) introduced me to his spectacular abilities. I have had the privilege of seeing him play live on many occasions over the years. Thanks for the fantastic memories of a life time ,your internal clock was always perfect.... Collapse
A true drumming master. He will always be remembered with respect.
A true drumming master. He will always be remembered with respect.... Collapse
scrivo per rendere omaggio al piu grande e completo batterista che io abbia mai sentito,conosco jon da quando ero ragazzo... Read more
scrivo per rendere omaggio al piu grande e completo batterista che io abbia mai sentito,conosco jon da quando ero ragazzo dal 1970 dopo aver ascoltato valentyne suite
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mi scrisse jon il 17 dic 2014 quando gli ricordai il decennale della scomparsa di dik, ho detto una preghiera silenziosa e ho pianto.
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I discovered Colosseum as a teenager in the late '60's, with Valentyne Suite at the top of my record pile.... Read more
I discovered Colosseum as a teenager in the late '60's, with Valentyne Suite at the top of my record pile. As a would be drummer, Jon's playing amazed me and I was fortunate to see the band in 1970 at the Bath Festival and a year later in Manchester. In 1999 i was privileged to Meet Jon at a Paraphernalia gig in Suffolk. What a kind, generous guy who took my star struck blabberings in his stride and chatted for some time. RIP Jon. Love to his family.... Collapse
