Philip John „Jon“ Hiseman *21. June 1944; †12. Juni 2018 "To Jon I used to play guitar when I was young: A Sunburst Hagstrom with a big Hiwatt amp. Our house had a party room in the basement which used to be a shop. The record player was located in our living room with two big speakers in the downstairs party section. At least once a week I would play Lost Angeles from Colosseum LIVE at full volume, run to the party room, pick the "waiting" guitar and play my riffs along to the song. That was around 1972/1973; it kept on going like that for weeks. Decades later, in October 1994, I was asked to direct the Colosseum concert in Cologne (E-Werk) for WDR TV and post-produced the recording later together with Jon. The show turned out to become the legendary reunion concert and it was my initial meeting with the heroes of my youth. The 1994 collaboration also became the beginning of the production of the documentary “COLOSSEUM- Story Of A Band”. Jon was the key figure for making it possible. My mates Johannes, Angelo, Roberto and me spent weeks shooting the band on tour or in London. We met all the important people in and alongside Colosseum. We also filmed the final recording process of "Bread & Circuses" at Jon´s house. Thrilling moments that are printed in my mind. The last time I met Jon and the band was two years ago. Unfortunately I missed the JCM show in April 2018 (Bonn). I hoped we could film JCM for Rockpalast at Burg Herzberg Festival. But now the story ends here with Jon´s passing. I am really grateful that our lifelines have crossed. Not only was Jon a great drummer, but he also was a genuinely nice man with great education and a sense of language and humor. He was a control freak and a natural born (band-) leader. We lost a wonderful musician. For me Colosseum will stay one of my beloved bands and songs like The Kettle, Theme, Lost Angeles or Valentyne Suite are personal hymns. Forever! Peter Sommer, editor Rockpalast, Norderney, 12 June 2018"
I traveled to the UK and bought an original vinyl copy of Valentyne Suite at a store in Brighton. It's music will forever remind me of beautiful England!
I met the band after a gig and said to Chris Farlowe "They could have at least got to you do Out of Time", his reply was "They would kill me" LOL. Loved the band. RIP Jon and Dick
I was always drawn to Colosseum´s ambitious and honest musicianship. They had their unmistakable, special style and if I was in the right mood this was the music to listen to. Unfortunately three members died and one quit and I fear that the new line-up is not on level with the old one. But I wish them all the best I can as this type of bands is very precious.
@@fiachra4266 My most prized is Daughter of Time on New Zealand Vertigo label, purchased from a 2nd hand shop in Auckland City on the way home from university back in about 1991..
Just seen this the track is UPON TOMORROW which i dont think was recorded by them. I'd like to get hold of video this came from ?. Track was recorded by Tempest.
@@tonymartin6088 thanks a lot! I search this song since a long time, this evening i discovered the Colosseum's version on YT, Live in BBC, November 1971
The Live scene from WDR are from the Reunion Concert 28.10.1994-E-Werk Cologne! I was there-in the front row! Amazing!!!!! 28.10.1994- E-Werk Cologne- Fantastic-with Autograph from Clem Clempson and an Interview with him asking for a guitarist for Deep Purple after Ritchie Blackmore 1975. In Januar 2020 I remember his answer- that differnt styels (he did some Sessions with Deep Purple in1975) didnt't mach! I dont't know, if Deep Purple ask him twice- at the same Time 1994 Purple Splits and looks for a new Man on the Guitare. I wish It was Clem Clempson- but DP take a Guitarist Player he is never in my mind-(whats his name?) Now- Clem Plays the better Strat- like Hendriks-Beck an so many others and in the Style of Blackmore. My question is - has Clem passed the chance with Deep Purple to earn money- or he is a musican with a true style? I dont like the 'sound' from Morse. Yes- I love Chris Farlow- Colosseum II > and my Highligh is - always 'Lost Angeles'
Philip John „Jon“ Hiseman *21. June 1944; †12. Juni 2018
"To Jon
I used to play guitar when I was young: A Sunburst Hagstrom with a big Hiwatt amp. Our house had a party room in the basement which used to be a shop. The record player was located in our living room with two big speakers in the downstairs party section. At least once a week I would play Lost Angeles from Colosseum LIVE at full volume, run to the party room, pick the "waiting" guitar and play my riffs along to the song. That was around 1972/1973; it kept on going like that for weeks.
Decades later, in October 1994, I was asked to direct the Colosseum concert in Cologne (E-Werk) for WDR TV and post-produced the recording later together with Jon. The show turned out to become the legendary reunion concert and it was my initial meeting with the heroes of my youth.
The 1994 collaboration also became the beginning of the production of the documentary “COLOSSEUM- Story Of A Band”. Jon was the key figure for making it possible. My mates Johannes, Angelo, Roberto and me spent weeks shooting the band on tour or in London. We met all the important people in and alongside Colosseum. We also filmed the final recording process of "Bread & Circuses" at Jon´s house. Thrilling moments that are printed in my mind.
The last time I met Jon and the band was two years ago. Unfortunately I missed the JCM show in April 2018 (Bonn). I hoped we could film JCM for Rockpalast at Burg Herzberg Festival. But now the story ends here with Jon´s passing.
I am really grateful that our lifelines have crossed. Not only was Jon a great drummer, but he also was a genuinely nice man with great education and a sense of language and humor. He was a control freak and a natural born (band-) leader. We lost a wonderful musician.
For me Colosseum will stay one of my beloved bands and songs like The Kettle, Theme, Lost Angeles or Valentyne Suite are personal hymns. Forever!
Peter Sommer, editor Rockpalast, Norderney, 12 June 2018"
I was fortunate enough to see them twice in concert while Heckstall-Smith was still alive -
musicianship at its finest! 👍
Great band,one of the best...Masters !...
This is the band that helped me decide to become a professional musician when I was graduating from highschool in 1967.
with the joining of Chris Farlowe, Collosseum was THE perfect Jazz-Rock-Band...I think worldwide 😇
I traveled to the UK and bought an original vinyl copy of Valentyne Suite at a store in Brighton. It's music will forever remind me of beautiful England!
My condolences to the music world for the lost of this amazing drummer
I met the band after a gig and said to Chris Farlowe "They could have at least got to you do Out of Time", his reply was "They would kill me" LOL.
Loved the band. RIP Jon and Dick
I was always drawn to Colosseum´s ambitious and honest musicianship. They had their unmistakable, special style and if I was in the right mood this was the music to listen to. Unfortunately three members died and one quit and I fear that the new line-up is not on level with the old one. But I wish them all the best I can as this type of bands is very precious.
Great doco. James Litherland, first guitarist and vocalist has a new band and they are playing at Pizza Express Live, Holborn Jan 8th.
Fantastic band.❤
Used to sax lessons off Dick..great character. My windows would rattle in my front room when Dick played!!
perfection of UK rock ideal
bands
Great Band / Greats Musicians 🎸😎👊
Americans were not hip to this great band and it never took off here .
Sad news: Jon Hiseman passed away. RIP
Yes, we have also heard about that yesterday :(
In the next few days we will publish an old Colosseum-concert in memory of Jon on TH-cam :)
Aaaaahhhhhh Lost Angeles by Colosseum and Chris Farlowe !!! A monument…
A big Yes!
Colosseum 1971 "Live" is a masterpiece of live recording, if you have the original vinyl, do not sell it! I won't, nor Valentyne Suite.
I have it. No cover but bought each disc separately a year apart from different shops for 25p each in 85/86
@@fiachra4266 My most prized is Daughter of Time on New Zealand Vertigo label, purchased from a 2nd hand shop in Auckland City on the way home from university back in about 1991..
Caught a snippet of Upon Tomorrow sung by Chris Farlowe was this track ever recorded by them.
I have it recorded by Tempest ????
Chris Farlowe looks like he left his coathangers in his jackets.
😎
What's that song where Chris Farlowe sings "tomorrow is where I'd rather be...)?
Just seen this the track is UPON TOMORROW which i dont think was recorded by them.
I'd like to get hold of video this came from ?. Track was recorded by Tempest.
@@tonymartin6088 thanks a lot! I search this song since a long time, this evening i discovered the Colosseum's version on YT, Live in BBC, November 1971
Sorry, September 1971
@@stetrak1967 glad to be of help.👍
1994 Dick Heckstall-Smith = 2014 Jon Hiseman ^_^
The Live scene from WDR are from the Reunion Concert 28.10.1994-E-Werk Cologne! I was there-in the front row! Amazing!!!!!
28.10.1994- E-Werk Cologne- Fantastic-with Autograph from Clem Clempson and an Interview with him asking for a guitarist for Deep Purple after Ritchie Blackmore 1975. In Januar 2020 I remember his answer- that differnt styels (he did some Sessions with Deep Purple in1975) didnt't mach! I dont't know, if Deep Purple ask him twice- at the same Time 1994 Purple Splits and looks for a new Man on the Guitare. I wish It was Clem Clempson- but DP take a Guitarist Player he is never in my mind-(whats his name?) Now- Clem Plays the better Strat- like Hendriks-Beck an so many others and in the Style of Blackmore. My question is - has Clem passed the chance with Deep Purple to earn money- or he is a musican with a true style? I dont like the 'sound' from Morse. Yes- I love Chris Farlow- Colosseum II > and my Highligh is - always 'Lost Angeles'
1:02:36 Rare video clip “Upon Tomorrow ”