Remembering GREG 'FRITZ' HINZ

[@chadhammer]

Saddened ,Such a Rocking Drummer , great story Fritz , you'll be missed ! Helix \,,/

[@danrichmond207]

💔 R.I.P. 'Fritz'... may your spirit live on thru the music of Helix...🤘

[@Pamplemousse82322]

I was the only kid in my Southern Connecticut high school that listened to Helix. I kept telling everyone, these guys are amazing. They really should've been a lot more popular.

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

They were popular in my school 😊

[@nowbacktoyourprogram]

When I was in high-school in the 80s the lead singer would come into the pool hall and play pool with us, he was really cool and down to earth good shot too I agree with you.

[@kevinklein959]

I had the pleasure to meet Fritz and Brian back in the late 80's early 90's when the band I was doing sound for all week at the tavern opened for Helix when they played there. Fritz was very funny and had us all in stitches. Brian later came to our room and was giving us vocal tips on how to keep from losing your voice and how he had taken lessons from an opera singer that really helped him out. Both of them were awesome guys.

[@robg8784]

Myself Being Canadian and a Drummer from Back in the 80's So Sad to hear about Greg's Passing/Peace and love to his Family and Friends Thank you Sir for the great Music and Memories

[@BushWookie86]

Still hard to believe you're gone Fritzy it was never a dull moment when you were in the room always making people smile and cracking jokes. I still remember working with you on a job and I asked you who the biggest rockstar was that you got to tour with and without skipping a beat you answered "myself" hahaha greatest answer ever I'll miss you buddy and I am happy that I was able to call you a friend R.I.P Legend

[@DanAkins-sd4ig]

Life is so short, glad I grew up with Helix in it. RIP my brother from another mother 😊

[@fernandocastro6773]

Greg is fantastic, Brasil loves Greg and Helix...😢🥁💞🇧🇷

[@tyranakok]

RIP Fritz. Saw Helix with Whitesnake and Quiet Riot. Great show. Helix was on fire, Whitesnake had Sykes, got my first autograph from Helix Bass player, caught a pick from Carlos Cavazo. Great night for a 14 year old kid.

[@mikedolan8232]

Saw him in the fall at the hospital. Yep smiling and just such a nice guy...RIP

[@PeterByker]

Deep cuts the knife at the news of Fritz's passing. Gone too soon. My condolences and respect to all you lovely Helix fans, as we've just lost a hero and a true star. I met the band as a kid one summer at a "Van- in" outside Hamilton, ON. while they set up for their nightly performance of Raunch and Roll, it was an unforgettable moment for me, and a small glimpse into the rock and roll life style, one that was actually a lot of work, a lot of effort and a lot of fun! I will always remember those times fondly. Hail Helix!

[@tommywagner]

Fritz was a legend. Hey Fritz, thank you for the inspiration! R.I.P.

[@surfsunsand]

I love Helix. So many great songs.. RIP Fritz.

[@Christine16425]

Oui 🌹 🇫🇷

[@chadhammer]

Great Tribute !

[@thenorsemancompany6630]

A very good friend. One of the coolest guys I have ever met! RIP Fritz❤

[@jfh9219]

Thank you for everything RIP you will be missed.

[@nobrakes3765]

Thanks for the video. His personality really shines through. He was a big part of what I love about Helix dating back to No Rest for the Wicked.

[@ShayDorosh-ss4oi]

His smile says it all, Fritz's life living his best life behind the drums. Was the most genuine man always made every fan a part of his life 🤘R.I.P Bud 🥁

[@METALONLY100]

R.I.P. in Rock and Roll Heaven. ♥️🤘🏻🥁 l will never forget Helix

[@jeffclark6988]

My first concert..Helix an KickAxe....never looked back..Hooked on Rock n Roll i grew up listening to and meeting my idols...met Fritz a few times and he was always awesome! Gonna miss ya ...yer gonna be the drummer in my Halloween display"Rock n Roll Heaven" this year buddy! 63 Sterling st London Ont...and we will be crankin Helix for all to hear!🍻

[@giantbeatjeff3822]

Greg was such a great drummer. Always watched in awe with his Buddy Rich grip and total command of the kit!

[@1ManBandChrisWilson]

I met those guys a couple times. Worked a couple of their shows with them and Kick Axe

[@tfs4499]

GREAT DRUMMER, WILL BE MISSED! RIP

[@frankroden8233]

May peace be with you my brother !!!!

[@rouschno1]

Wow. Shocked and saddened to hear of this. RIP

[@GuitarLessonsMadeEasy]

There is this sound called 80s Canadian Rock. Helix was a big part of that. No band ever sounded like them especially Helix. The vocals were original and so were the tunes. RIP Fritz thanks for the memories.

[@keithbroughton4476]

I had the pleasure of working with Fritz in the early days of Starchild as a FOH mix person. A lot of hard work in the bars, that's for sure! He was dedicated to his craft and was always practising. When I showed some interest in drums, he graciously taught me a few basics and let me practice on his kit in the morning before the bars opened. A generous man. Turns out I'm not really cut out for the stage but I'm still mixing sound 35 years later. Time flies. I'm sad to hear of his passing.

[@bonescheffel7795]

Get real Keith, that was more like 45 years ago. 1990 was almost 35 years ago. But I do agree that Fritz was a warm and generous man. I'm sad to hear he's gone.

[@robertsmith-dw2xz]

One of my favorite bands, and one of my favorite drummers. I'm one too, all my life, and I know this is a genuine timekeeper. There's no better place on earth than behind your kit. 10 people, or 10,000, doesn't matter. This is where you belong. R.I.P. Fritz, count it off for me,.....1,2,3,4......

[@nashclapp1864]

From another Canadian drummer... bang on!!!

[@tonymclaughlin7]

Awesome tribute for a true rock legend.

[@719diesel]

Greetings from Hespeler, Cambridge, Saw them play at the C.O.E @ the Kitchener Aud many many years ago.. great show..as a teenager , I heard Fritzs" name alot. He really is a hometown Hero.

[@glennp6413]

God Jesus be with you soldier.My condolences to family members fellow musicians friends and fans

[@eldonb402]

Such sad news, what a powerhouse drummer, saw them open for Triumph in '87. Thanks for your presence and influence in our lives Greg!

[@amess6232]

Helix was the very 1st heavy metal band I saw when they were on their Sleepin in the Doghouse Tour back in the early 1990's. They signed my copy of Wild in the Streets glow in the dark edition, my poster which I had laminated. They were really nice guys to talk to and I still have this stuff today.

[@Dan-sd6gb]

Sleeping in the dog house I never heard the Its a Business Doing Pleasure tour that I was on called Sleeping in the dog house lol that was a good track off that record though.

[@amess6232]

The T-shirt that I bought says Sleeping in the dog house tour, and the poster they signed was the cover for their 'Its a Business Doing Pleasure" album.@@Dan-sd6gb

[@HARDASSER]

Met this guy back in '87. Humble, Down to Earth as hell. Rest in Peace, Fritz.

[@HARDASSER]

Awesome tribute.

[@Rob-oy2hr]

My first concert was in 1985 Helix and Lee Aarron at Kingswood/Canada's Wonderland good times, thanks for the music RIP Fritz.

[@drumdude46]

Aw man. I was in LA ( one of many, many times...) in '84...just getting ready to get on a plane that week to Tokyo...with Steffanie Borges.... Who had enlisted Myself, and JK Northrup, my old buddy from Redding.... for her band to go over there and perform for a couple weeks; but while we were just hangin' in LA....she got tickets to the 'Roxy.... ( pretty sure that's where it was....) and we Saw Helix. They were so cool! I'm was 24 at the time. Heady Days. God Speed, Greg. Only time i ever saw your Band, but....I'm sure you lived an Amazing Life. I'm 63 now....and taking a 'break'...from Drumming. Gonna have to see if i return to it. Life sure Changes. Rest Well......

[@FSM46AND2]

One of my bands opened for Helix a long time ago. Partied with this great guy and great drummer. Seemed to be a guy who enjoyed his life and lived large. RIP. ☮️🇨🇦

[@JustTheBassTutorial-JTBT1]

Thanks Fritz, I was your neighbor in Galt/ Cambridge. You were a real fun neighbor Eh!

[@alanvaughan2937]

RIP Greg FRITZ Hinz saw you in tiny clubs and huge stadiums, Killer drummer his power with traditional grip was INSANE. never over played but he had killer chops ..met him a few times such a nice guy Condolences to the whole Helix family

[@flashy5150]

I just heard about his death, very sad, but I am so lucky to have seen him at his prime, in 1983 & 84, I hope I’m right, it was for the “Walking on the razors edge” and the “Long Way to Heaven” tours at Hamilton Place. They had “Kick Axe” on one tour and “ Headpins” on the other, I still have my ticket stubs after all these years. I was lucky to have seen Brian “Too Loud” McLeod with the “Headpins” on that tour too. Those were some of the greatest musical concerts of my life. All the bands were at their peeks. “Fritz” was always so original, he played his left/snare hand like a jazz drummer, or like Charlie Watts did in the “Rolling Stones”, very original for a hard rock band . R.I.P. “Fritz”, you were awesome !

[@myk4bz]

Such a great guy. Was always a pleasure going out to see Fritz kick ass. Smilin the whole time. You ARE what rock n roll is all about. RIP brother.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Big ol’win Greg ! Rest easy now !

[@audiojunkiemusic]

My absolute fave band growing up in the 80's and still to this day! RIP to a legend

[@voyager7]

RIP Fritz, thank you.

[@shawnsaunders3887]

Great tribute to a great drummer.

[@richardperusse4299]

i saw Helix just one time , beginning of 90's in Montreal , also seen him 3 or 4 times at the Mustache club, Montreal with the band Starchild, let me tell you, probably Fritz was the best Canadian drummer i seen in my life, he was probably as good as Neil Peart but with only 1 bass drum, and much better than J,Mercer....i offer my condolences to all the family and relatives ....i never seen or heard another drum solo of Fritz in any audio bootleg or video except this little excerpt at the end of this Remembering video....hope that if you have others please upload these in KZbin....as i say , in shows i have never drum solo except Buffalo '82 ( probably one minute long ) , maybe HELIX and B.Vollmer hated drum solos, Fritz was so talented .... will remember him absolutely ...

[@bonescheffel7795]

I"m pretty sure it was Fritz that gave me my nickname many,many years ago when I worked for you guys. He was always so much fun to be around-warm and generous and positive. Rest In Power

[@burtreynolds2969]

My friend used to take drum lessons from Fritz back in the 90's when we were teens.. He had a lesson with him one day in my parents basement because his kit was there. We used to jam down there some times. I thought it was cool having the drummer of Helix over at our house for an hour.

[@RCEvans87]

RIP Fitz, thank you so much for all the years of great drumming and music

[@RikkShredLifestyle]

Been a Helix fan day ONE ...growing up in Sault Ste Marie Ont...they "BLOW'D UP REAL GOOD" .

[@ThisDayInMetal]

😢 We’ll miss you!

[@jamesmccormick7657]

Great video to remember him by ❤

[@MogulUzi]

Such an awesome tribute! RIP Fritz

[@abhelix]

An awesome tribute for a truly fantastic man. RIP Fritz. ♥

[@dandiggins9174]

Wow thanks for posting this. What a great guy Fritz was , always lived to hear his stories of all the adventures

[@kelligula]

😥Helix was the first band that I ever saw live, in like 1984 ( a double bill with Kick Axe) an all ages show in Edmonton

[@hellrazor67]

Rest easy, Greg. Thank you for so many great songs and the many tours. I had the pleasure of seeing Helix a number of times in Albuquerque, NM. ♥♥

[@jackcooper6052]

Yeah great tribute and notice the guy always smiling.

[@adrienelyea6352]

I was lucky enough to have met Fritz in the early 90’s what guy. He will be missed, keep rocking Fritz!

[@mikedolan8232]

The original line up was the shit man... and I love all you guys after. Just saying. Saw Brent in a corner store after he left the band... and still such a humble guy. They all are! Hometown band proud! Cambridge baby. MataWhore days ruled lol

[@jimmore4155]

Was it the corner store on Belmont Ave kitchener?

[@sergioche1513]

R.I.P. Greg.🙏🙏🤘🤘

[@stevedunnet2900]

This is a video i can't stop watching met him in Belvile Ontario in the early 80 s sutch a humble man RI P

[@ERINK717]

Heartbroken.....he was such a cool guy!!! See ya on the other side my friend!!

[@aylamave]

Great drummer....such great style. RIP

[@painkiller1968]

R.I.P. Fritz!

[@twangersturntable]

R.I.P. Fritz. Thank you for the inspiration to me personally as a young man/teenager and all the memories with your music. 🙏😇🤘🤘

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Very sad. I saw Helix in the early 80’s, but I can’t remember who they were touring with. I’ve been to several concerts in the 80’s and I just can’t remember who was touring with who anymore. Of course I could alway Google it. Anyway, I got their autographs, so I’ll have to check if I’ve got Greg’s autograph. R.I.P. Greg.

[@TycoVai]

I think I saw Star Child in Mitchell, Ontario, Canada. RIP brother.

[@turefromfinland3264]

I saw Helix in my hometown in 1983. Awesome gig.

[@craigtoots3391]

Rest in peace. ✌❤🥁

[@CescoMagetti]

Ciao Greg 🌹

[@hcj1955hjhj]

Rock on 👍☮️🙏

[@mikeangelle1406]

Fritz had my jean jacket from a show in Toronto in 87 that got tossed on stage at Massey Hall. Rest well, bro. Hope the jacket served you well. rip.

[@jfethier5604]

Helix is the first record I bought

[@gvn2some834]

RIP Greg 'Fritz' Hinz

[@finnmcginn9931]

Hespeler, The Grand River in Brantford (half my family's from Paris) nd Helix in the first 10 seconds. It turns out I'm the nostalgic sort after all.

[@finnmcginn9931]

Rip, thanks bud.

[@UseYourIllusions78]

Canadian legend

[@althewhite9756]

Condlences to his family and members of Helix.

[@MrJPatch1]

🙏

[@zandarx]

dearest friendZ: I met and partied with you i the 80's and in the 2000's when Brian gracefully invited me to the sadly now defunct Planet Helix. As a drummer, you were always the driving force behind that band and your energy was felt hard and heavy at that party, good man. While The Devil hosted it, you were the life of the party and you took me in to your bosom and rocked me, and my wife with your kindness, insightful wisdom and ultra cool "Helix Bucks". Keep pounding my friend Dutch Metal Maniac and I personally will always remember you as a part of the soundtrack to my life. Yea!

[@paulanthonyburrell1966]

Lookin great Fritz!!!! Hope to see you and the band soon!! Long live Helix!!!

[@PKC-r7w]

Awesome tribute!

[@Dokken1975]

RIP Fritz!

[@mikedolan8232]

Oh, and for the record... Starchild... first band for Fritz... Bob Sprenger, lead guitar, was my first guitar teacher. Mr. Julke, you blow him out of the water lol. (You played in my house back in'82. Ha. Eruption. )

[@kodylewis1]

very missed and was a good guy all of them in helix were they did a commercial for us at( Tattoo Art) by. George Lewis on king street in Kitchener on . his son ken is carrying on in tattoos but George has passed away also 3 years ago sadly missed

[@719diesel]

Wow, George did an Eagle on my arm. 1983.. it was done at his kitchen table. It was on a street near Schneiders. After it was done ,he took a photo for his binder, which had some great photos of what he had done for people. So sorry to hear about his passing, condolences.

[@kodylewis1]

@@719diesel still have all his photos and some video and that would have been on Kent street where he did your tattoo. I’m his grandson Kody, Kenny son.

[@myles-spikewebby8519]

RIP Fritz

[@michaelross8114]

nothing but love.....michael ross & gypsy Rose

[@Christine16425]

Rip Paul Hackman 32 years old already 🎸⚘️Rip Fritz 🕊🇫🇷

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

I liked Helix jamming in my youth was fun 😁

[@jimporter9393]

I regret not having the chance to meet him

[@viclangen104]

FRITZ

[@flashy5150]

6:21 “Plumbers Crack” 😂😂😂

[@basildog007]

😔 who's gonna tell Ricky?

[@niccijohnson3530]

I knew Helix for a couple of years and I would correspond with Daryl Gray. The first time that I met Fritz he was hanging out of the bus door and he was saying something to one of the guys. He had no idea that me and a friend were sitting there until we bust out laughing. R I.P Fritz! You will be missed.😢

[@masterjake731]

Hi will helix come back to the uk one day

[@edsegura6399]

condolences

[@finnmcginn9931]

Does anyone know where the quarry was located that they filmed the Rock You video in? Wikipedia says Trawna but i dont remember there being a quarry in the city. My guess is someowhere on the esarpment or out near Paris.

[@IntoTheTroid]

👍

[@stevedunnet2900]

Fritz was just like Neil pert

[@stevedunnet2900]

The equivalent of Neil peart rip

[@Norbert6677]

Get over it grampa