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A very ironical title. Heinz made an Album "Tribute
To Eddie". Finally it has happened what everybody had whispered for so
long. Heinz died on Friday April 7th 2000. One is immediately reminded
of Joe Meeks "In April". I don't think he had this in mind though.
Heinz Burt born in Hagen, Germany in 1942 to German parents.
His father was killed in the war and his Mother
then married an Englishman.. He
came to England in 1945 and settled in Southampton. In the late 1950's
he formed a group with Norman Hale on Keyboards. They called themselves
the Falcons Later they auditioned at Joe Meeks studio. 304 Holloway
Road North London. Joe Meek immediately became infatuated with Heinz.
The Tornados followed with Telstar. A hit in 17 Countries
worldwide, and No.1 in The USA. A first for a UK Group.. Heinz then
embarked on a solo career, and scored with his infectious "Just Like
Eddie". This was followed by a few minor hits. Heinz was a great
showman and a hard worker. No great talent. His cause in the early days
was not helped by being put on Tours by Joe Meek. With Gene
Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis. Yet his determination, and guts saw him
through. He leaves some good tracks. On The Decca and Columbia label.
He toured with the Wildboys. He had Ritchie Blackmore on Lead Guitar.
Heinz real name was Schwartze. Heinz Georg Schwartze. Heinz told me
Schwartze means Black so I suppose in English his name is, Heinz
Black... He took to the Stage in The Seventies appearing with Helen
Mirren in Teeth and Smiles by David Hare, first running at
The Royal Court and then at the Wyndham Theatre.
After various attempts at touring and comebacks. He finally contracted
Multiple Sclerosis . Few helped him, many lamented his
condition. Heinz was married to Della and they were together
for sixteen years. He is survived by his son, Simon
and granddaughter Danielle
a half brother and
sister and 86 years old Mother. His memory lives
on in his Great Music.
HEINZ: Films & T.V Appearances(if you know of anymore please contact me)
Mods & Rockers- 1964 25 minutes Colour appered with the Band The Cheynes:
The John Leyton Touch: with Clem Cattini-Iain Gregory- 1962 BFI
Farewell Performance B&W some say Colour 73 Minutes Sang ( Dreams Do Come true)
Live It Up- Joe Meek Film sings --Live It Up B&W 71 minutes
London Rock n Roll Show Now On DVD with Jerry Lee Lewis Chuck Berry etc
T.V
A.T.V:
Thank Your Lucky Stars:
1/2/64 season 7 episode 1--- Just Like Eddie
3/10/64 Season 5 Episode 19 Country Boy
15/12/62 with the Tornados--Season 3 Episode 12 Telstar
16.02.1963 with the Tornados Season 3 Episode 21-- Globetrotter
RECORD DISCOGRAPHY:
Played with Tornados Until Robot see Tornados Discography:
Dreams Do Come True/Been Invited To A Party Decca F11652
Just Like Eddie/Don't You Knock At My Door Decca F 11693
Country Boy/Long Tall Jack Decca F 11768
You Were There/No Matter What They Say Decca F 11831
Please Little Girl. For Loving Me This Way Decca 11920
EP:Heinz Decca- DFE 8545
i get up in the morning-that lucky ol sun-talkin' like a man-lonely river
EP: Live It Up-Decca DFE 8559
live it up--don't you understand-dreams do come true-when your lovin' goes wrong
">Album: Tribute ToAUSTRALIAN EP.COUNTRY BOY DECCA DFEA 7516
CANADIAN SINGLE--QUESTIONS I CAN'T ANSWER CAPITOL 72196
Eddie Decca LK 4599
My Dreams-Rumble In The Night-(Sorry) I Ran All The Way Home-Summertime Blues-Three Steps To Heaven
on Decca Records lk 4599 produced by JOE MEEK
Questions I Can't Answer/The Beating Of My Heart Columbia DB 7374
Diggin' My Potatoes/She Ain't Coming Back' Columbia DB 7482
Don't Think Twice It's Alright/Big Fat Spider Columbia DB 7559
End Of The World/ You Make Me Feel So Good Columbia DB 7656
Heart Full Of Sorrow/Don't Worry Baby Columbia DB 7779
Movin' In/I'm Not A Bad Guy Columbia DB 7942
AUSTRALIAN EP.COUNTRY BOY DECCA DFEA 7516
CANADIAN SINGLE--QUESTIONS I CAN'T ANSWER CAPITOL 72196
UNRELEASED
Let's Go ( Ritchie Valens Song)
Voices In The Wind -- Unreleased Demo great song would of been Heinz's biggest
COMPACT DISCS:
JUST LIKE EDDIE HALLMARK 300302
TRIBUTE TO EDDIE--Castle Communications Buddah CLC 5117 issued 1993
TRIBUTE TO EDDIE Roller Coaster Records RCCD 3008 issued 1993 in digipak sleeve and booklet
THE COMPLETE HEINZ- 2 CD Set Repetoire 4718 -WR issued 1999-
CASSETTE JUST LIKE EDDIE HALLMARK
listen to Voices In The Wind
http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,,178811,00.html Heinz Obituary In The Times
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