[Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

Sun Jun 2 17:14:13 EDT 2013

I thought that was common knowledge but yes as far as i'm aware it was 
Russell and Bernie who were the main instigators.  I can't remember exactly 
how I know this but I'm sure Charlie wouldn't mind too much after all this 
time.  The reason was for a heavier sound and Russell had come from a hard 
metal band previous to Heep.  I think ive seen Heep 3 times since Charlie 
left and I haven't noticed any massive change in sound apart from the first 
of the three when the sound was simply too loud.  I do miss being able to 
say hi to Charlie, she was so kind and welcoming.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob W
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 9:53 PM
To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
Subject: Re: [Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!

I meant a news source other than someone's email. I read the email too.  I 
was asking if anyone on the list knew before that, whether Russell and Davey 
played together before
Plus you are the first on the list to announce Russell was the cause of 
Charlottes demise.  I don't remember ever hearing that.  Thank you for 
shedding light on that as I was thinking about it the other day.

Bob Winward

On Jun 2, 2013, at 1:55 PM, BARNES IAN <i.barnes3 at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> Yes Bob, that's how I read Ricks mail. to quote
>
> 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.
>
>
> Iain
>
>
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> *From:* "Bob W" <uriahheep at comcast.net>
> *To:* "Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)" <
> heeplist at travellersintime.com>
> *Sent:* 2 June 2013 18:48
> *Subject:* Re: [Heeplist] The Word from J.J.!
>
> 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  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
>>
>> Sent from my BlackBerry® PlayBook™
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>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* "Bob W"
>> *To:* "Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)" <
>> heeplist at travellersintime.com>
>> *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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