[Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

[BARNES IAN]

It looks like JJ was replaced because of Russell and then replaced with
Russell mate Davey. Well that's how I read it. I thought the reason for JJ
leaving was weak simply because JJ didn't have any clashing dates. Well
these things happen. I think Davey plays more in the style of Trevor so
this is probably why JJ parted from Heep. Obviously Russell likes a heavier
sound as he proved with his input and influence when Charlie was replaced.
I met JJ and he was a lovely fella who was loving every minute with Heep,
it's to his credit that he hasn't bad mouthed Heep and only wished them
well.

Iain

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*From:* "Bob W" <uriahheep at comcast.net>
*To:* "Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)" <
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*Sent:* 2 June 2013 12:59
*Subject:* Re: [Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

I am confused about 2 things
1. By pal do you mean Trevor or Davey?

2. I think you may have mentioned you heard from someone in the band
that Bernie is ok I discounted that because they were telling no one
else.  I even corresponded with 3 webmasters offlist all were in the
dark and knew nothing.  So what I don't understand is who would tell
you, but ignore the rest of us

Bob Winward

On Jun 2, 2013, at 6:43 AM, Rick Wilson  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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