[Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

[Bob W]

So you are saying Russell and Davey knew each other previously and played together?   I did not know that and did not bother learning too much about Davey as I thought he was temporary.  

Bob Winward

On Jun 2, 2013, at 12:49 PM, BARNES IAN <i.barnes3 at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> 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>
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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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