Jon Hiseman (Colosseum, etc drummer) seriously ill
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Topic: Jon Hiseman (Colosseum, etc drummer) seriously ill
Posted By: mrheadache
Subject: Jon Hiseman (Colosseum, etc drummer) seriously ill
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 15:51
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Originally saw this today on Prog Magazine Readers
Facebook Discussion feed, posted from admin at Jon Hiseman’s Colosseum website
(where they mentioned a 2nd neurosurgery!): https://www.facebook.com/alan.robinson.9655?hc_ref=ARTIKt3JT6qKjonH6u63rXF3HY5lXMWKgTDAZd-FnQT4JVwmmrWWe5qpmpfU4hr_iVg&fref=nf" rel="nofollow - Alan Robinson to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1212533295490905/permalink/1695765053834391/" rel="nofollow - Prog Magazine
Readers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1212533295490905/permalink/1695765053834391/" rel="nofollow - Yesterday at
2:07pm
This is from the admin of Jon Hiseman's Colloseum page - Jon Hiseman is
seriously ill...
Colin Richardson
Admin · 27 mins Apologies for the 'radio silence' for a few days. The reason is that last Monday, Jon Hiseman's situation changed radically. He had a a brain haemorrhage... an absolute emergency situation with the crash team involved. A second brain surgery was carried out to remove a large blood clot from the left “good” side of the brain . He was returned to Intensive Care and (as I understand it) put into a coma. A CT scan was carried out, which fortunately showed no damage to his brain. He remains in a coma while his team of doctors, surgeons and neuro specialists monitor his condition and decide their next move. I have no other details at the moment, but will post updates as and when I get more information. I'd just like to add this:
"Hope springs eternal in the human breast." So said Alexander Pope, whose dictum is still as profound as it is poetic. Hope is a powerful life force which enables us to face and overcome challenges. The belief one holds during difficult circumstances that things will get better. but then only afterwards found this, from sometime ago now:
https://www.loudersound.com/news/colosseumjcm-drummer-jon-hiseman-to-undergo-life-saving-brain-surgery" rel="nofollow - https://www.loudersound.com/news/colosseumjcm-drummer-jon-hiseman-to-undergo-life-saving-brain-surgery
explaining why he needed a 1st neurosurgery to start off with (as if
that wasn't bad enough news in itself at the time)!
Let's hope for better news soon though!
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Posted By: noni
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 16:20
My thoughts are with Jon 
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 16:33
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What a hard time for him and family. Huge figure in jazzrock and prog, I've been a big fan since hearing Electric Savage way back when. My very best wishes to him. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 16:37
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I'll add my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. Met him many years ago when he was playing jazz rock in his wife, Barbara's band and he was a true gent. ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 16:45
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very sad to hear it. now both he and his wife Barbara Thompson are seriously ill. Friede and I hope he will recover soon -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: May 18 2018 at 22:14
| One of the greatest drummer, Colosseum has been big favourite of mine, hope he will get better. |
Posted By: noni
Date Posted: May 19 2018 at 09:05
Whats up with Barbara Thompson?....
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BaldJean wrote:Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: May 19 2018 at 10:07
didn't you know that she suffers from Parkinson's disease? she has to be tied to a chair during concerts, else she would fall out of it. standing no longer is an option for her ------------- A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: noni
Date Posted: May 19 2018 at 10:10
No, I did not Know.. Thanks for informing me.
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: May 20 2018 at 18:19
| My thoughts are with Jon Hiseman and all of us whose lives have been touched by his music. Best wishes! |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: May 21 2018 at 02:32
Of course I ache for John  - and Barbara 
- (met both after a gig some 15 years ago), but I'm not sure a recovery
is suitable or "wishable" if it's just going for Jon to end up in a
heavy dependency state like Barbara is already in. I mean, with the "progress" of modern medecine, I can't help but feeling real frustration at the therapeutic obstinacy that seems to prevail these days. I prefer the dignity of a short exit, instead of gaining "stolen" days at the cost of social welfare Jon, Barb, Dick, Dave, Clem and everyone else, thanks for the music 
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Posted By: Scubascubydoo
Date Posted: May 24 2018 at 05:24
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Hi All, I'm a newbie & have specifically registered to respond to this feed. I don't wish to upset previous contributors but would like to provide a little more accurate information concerning the health of Jon & Barbara. Barbara Thompson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music (http://www.temple-music.com/project/barbara-thompson-playing-against-time/). Barbara played with Colosseum until their farewell performance on 28 February, 2015. Although her mobility was compromised by Parkinson's, she was not tied to a chair during performances. She had been supported by a suitable height chair in order to reduce the demand on her body throughout any performance. Maximum info on Jon's health here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190791594273657/
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: May 26 2018 at 04:09
| One of the very best drummers. Good luck Jon. |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: May 26 2018 at 06:38
"tied" is perhaps the wrong expression, but she was definitely strapped into a chair. there are several videos on youtube where you can clearly see it ------------- A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: TheH
Date Posted: June 12 2018 at 12:40
R.I.P. 
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Posted By: noni
Date Posted: June 12 2018 at 16:21
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Sad news indeed!... RIP Jon I've already played 2 Colosseum II albums & Variations by Andrew Lloyd Webber ( Colosseum II ) were the main band with guest musicians ..... My thoughts and prayers go to Barbara
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: June 12 2018 at 19:18
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I am so sorry to hear he has passed away. I have been an avid admirer of his music in Colosseum and Colosseum 2 for the last 30 years of my life, and am so greatful for it's existence, well words cannot properly convey. I don't think he ever toured in my native Canada, so the closest thing to me seeing him live is several really great Colosseum dvds I have and cherish. May your glorious music live on forever, Jon Hiseman!
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 13 2018 at 00:25
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nice words Doug. I treasure the memory of seeing Jon , Barbara and the rest of the guys at the tiny Swindon Art Centre over 15 years ago. Easily one of the best gigs I've ever seen ( Only Kansas topped it) and a great privilege to be there with about 100 other people. RIP.
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Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: June 13 2018 at 02:56
| R.I.P. |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: June 13 2018 at 08:00
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Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: June 14 2018 at 03:32
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Sad, sad news ! Great loss, a fine musician RIP
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 22 2018 at 00:23
| Was just thinking this morning how important Valentyne Suite was for progressive rock. It was right up there with the much more Lauded In The Court Of The Crimson King as far as ground breaking music is concerned. Before Carl Palmer, Bill Bruford et al got going it was Jon blazing a trail for drummers who wanted to do a little more than just play straight forward rock/pop music. |
Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: June 22 2018 at 01:21
| ^Agree fully, Valentyne Suite was one of the firsts side long epics. |