Book of Remembrance
Friends, Fans, Musicians & Colleagues
272 entries.
It all started for me after buying an original of Colosseum's 'Valentine Suite' on Vertigo. I am still listening all... Read more
It all started for me after buying an original of Colosseum's 'Valentine Suite' on Vertigo. I am still listening all these years late and am currently working on a comprehensive biography of Colosseum 1 and 2 for online resource The Great Rock Bible. There were many great drummers around but Jon was one of the best, certainly unsurpassed in the jazz rock idiom. He wrote great music as well of course and worked with top musicians. Jon will be sadly missed.... Collapse
I've seen Jon more than 7 times live in different Bands – e.g. Colosseum, Colosseum 2, United Jazz & Rock... Read more
I've seen Jon more than 7 times live in different Bands – e.g. Colosseum, Colosseum 2, United Jazz & Rock Ensemble.
Today I got the Information, that he died last year. This makes me very sad, because Jon was the person, who inspires me in an extraordinary way. One of these influences, away from all musical influences: The Arbiter Autotune Drum Kit.
Jon Rest in Peace – you are one of the greatest drummers ever.
My deep condolence to Barbara and his children.
Johannes... Collapse
Simply one of the greatest drummers.I first was aware of Jon through the 1967 Mike Taylor, Trio album.Superb.But his work... Read more
Simply one of the greatest drummers.I first was aware of Jon through the 1967 Mike Taylor, Trio album.Superb.But his work on the original Colosseum albums demonstrated his supreme abilities. What a player!... Collapse
I saw Colosseum in the early 70s at Huddersfield Poly. It was a great show and we were there as... Read more
I saw Colosseum in the early 70s at Huddersfield Poly. It was a great show and we were there as the band van was leaving after the gig. We waved and Jon gave us a thumbs up. I've never forgotten that.... Collapse
Jon was a tremendous talent, an absolute powerhouse of a drummer. He will be sorely missed. Very sad indeed.
Jon was a tremendous talent, an absolute powerhouse of a drummer. He will be sorely missed. Very sad indeed.... Collapse
I saw Jon playing countless times over the last fifty years, in numerous different band settings, and he was never... Read more
I saw Jon playing countless times over the last fifty years, in numerous different band settings, and he was never less than inspitational, and over all those years gave me more continuous inspiration than any other musician I have heard.
I found him charming, very intelligent, extremely modest and with a great sense of humour. He is greatly missed.
Rest in peace Jon.... Collapse
A greatly talented musician and gentleman, Rip Jon.
A greatly talented musician and gentleman, Rip Jon.... Collapse
I saw Colosseum at the town hall in Oxford in 1970, (I think), that turned me onto Jon big time.... Read more
I saw Colosseum at the town hall in Oxford in 1970, (I think), that turned me onto Jon big time. I saw Colosseum several more times over the years and never lost my appreciation for them - fair thee well JH and may your god go with you.... Collapse
