[Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

[Rick Wilson]

Hi, All!

I don't know if it is appropriate to run here and tell everything that
someone in the band tells me at LinkedIn, but I just had John Jowitt,
Heep's first short-time replacement for Trevor on bass earlier this year,
contact me.  I asked him why he was around for such a short term, his
thoughts about Trev and what his current plans are.  He was very
straight-forward in writing that he had numerous, generous correspondence
with Trevor, but had never met him.  According to J.J., it is his belief
that his time ended abruptly, because, I quote, "Russell wanted his pal in
(the band)", that it was nonetheless great fun, and that they had played
some great shows together.  Sadly, at the moment, J.J. is playing together
with no-one, but keeping busy with his P.J. Planning company.  His words
about Russell are certainly not to be misunderstood, as he claimed to be
just fine about the band's decision, however, he did say that one should
contact them to know for certain the band's reasons behind his rapid
departure.  Lastly, it is interesting that Bob Winward repeatedly came in
here expressing so much concern regarding Bernie's health, when I told him
just a couple of days after Trevor's passing that I got the word from the
band that he was just fine, and would be returning as scheduled in June.
However, I am sure that Bernie appreciates everyone's concern.  Keep on
Rockin', and stay healthy.

Rick


On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Rick Wilson <futureprimitive1 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi, All!
>
> I don't know if it is appropriate to run here and tell everything that
> someone in the band tells me at LinkedIn, but I just had John Jowitt,
> Heep's first short-time replacement for Trevor on bass earlier this year,
> contact me.  I asked him why he was around for such a short term, his
> thoughts about Trev and what his current plans are.  He was very
> straight-forward in writing that he had numerous, generous correspondence
> with Trevor, but had never met him.  According to J.J., it is his belief
> that his time ended abruptly, because, I quote, "Russell wanted his pal in
> (the band)", that it was nonetheless great fun, and that they had played
> some great shows together.  Sadly, at the moment, J.J. is playing together
> with no-one, but keeping busy with his P.J. Planning company.  His words
> about Russell are certainly not to be understood, as he claimed to be just
> fine about the band's decision, however, he did say that one should contact
> them to know for certain the band's reasons behind his rapid departure.
> Lastly, it is interesting that Bob Winward repeatedly came in here
> expressing so much concern regarding Bernie's health, when I told him just
> a couple of days after Trevor's passing that I got the word from the band
> that he was just fine, and would be returning as scheduled in June.
> However, I am sure that Bernie appreciates everyone's concern.  Keep on
> Rockin', and stay healthy.
>
> Rick
> [?]
>
>
> --
> http://about.me/rick.wilson
>
> On 06/02/13 3:00 AM, John Jowitt wrote:
> --------------------
> Hello Rick, thank you!
>
> It was sad about Trevor, sad I didn't meet him, but he was good and
> generous in correspondence.
>
> As for Heep, I understand you'd have to ask them - seems Russell wanted
> his pal in - that's fine, it was great fun, we did some great shows.
>
> Would love to come to the Far East again - sadly it's a bit quiet on the
> music front at the mo.  What you doing there?
>
> JJ
>



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