RIP Jon Hiseman

[Firebottle]

It is a shock that I learn of the death of Jon Hiseman of Colosseum.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/colosseum-founder-jon-hiseman-dies-aged-73

I was lucky enough to see him perform very recently in April under the guise of JCM.
To say he was good is an understatement, a sad loss after a distinguished career.

[mightymonoped]

It is a shock that I learn of the death of Jon Hiseman of Colosseum.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/colosseum-founder-jon-hiseman-dies-aged-73

I was lucky enough to see him perform very recently in April under the guise of JCM.
To say he was good is an understatement, a sad loss after a distinguished career.

That's a tragic loss. Saw him a couple of times back in the early eighties when he was performing with Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia. Was always completely blown away by his technique and control.

[Spectral Morn]

Sad news :( and I think helps me decide my July Record Club artist, but which album :scratch:

[Firebottle]

I've just ordered the JCM album 'Heroes', that was ironically dedicated to late friends in the music industry.

[Bigman80]

Never heard of him or the band. I'll have to have a look.

[walpurgis]

Never heard of him or the band. I'll have to have a look.

I remember them well enough. Not really my cup of tea, much like ELP and ELO to me. Not far enough 'out there'! Shame he died though.

[struth]

i remember him. he was around with ginger baker. collosseum wasnt one of my bands tho

[shaman]

Colosseum were one of the pioneers of jazz rock.
Valentyne Suite by Colosseum is a fine album.
John was an amazingly good drummer and nice guy.
Can't believe he has gone after only seeing him at a gig in April.
Very sad.

[Bigman80]

Colosseum were one of the pioneers of jazz rock.
Valentyne Suite by Colosseum is a fine album.
John was an amazingly good drummer and nice guy.
Can't believe he has gone after only seeing him at a gig in April.
Very sad.I'll look it up Nigel.

[MikeMusic]

Sad loss.
Colosseum were a great band. Saw them a few times and always loved them

Worth listening to all their albums, in particular
Those who are about to die salute you
Valentyne Suite
Colosseum Live

RIP Jon

[Barry]

Sad loss.
Colosseum were a great band. Saw them a few times and always loved them

Worth listening to all their albums, in particular
Those who are about to die salute you
Valentyne Suite
Colosseum Live

RIP Jon

Agree 100% He also played on John Mayall's 'Bare Wires' album.

RIP John

[shaman]

I'll look it up Nigel.

Oliver, that lp I gave you "Paraphernalia" is by Barbara Thompson who is Jon's widow.
She played in Colosseum after Dick Heckstall-Smith died.

[Bigman80]

Oliver, that lp I gave you "Paraphernalia" is by Barbara Thompson who is Jon's widow.
She played in Colosseum after Dick Heckstall-Smith died.Oh wow, I really like that LP and playbit regularly.

I've not had chance to look the band up yet as I'm dismantling the arm on the SP10 for its upgrade tomorrow. I'll see if I can find it for my travels tomorrow.

[Alfonzo]

Yes a great drummer and band.

+1 for Colosseum live

[Floyddroid]

Very sad indeed. Talented drummer, producer and organiser. 8 will be playing a Colosseum track on my show this Sunday.:(