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Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep used to be one of those bands it was not trendy to like. Their music was scoffed at by the music press and every album release prompted more criticism from the hacks at NME and the like. Just shows you what those prats know!
Uriah Heep are a mighty force both live and in the studio. I saw them for the first time back in January 1973. It was the tour that was used to record "Uriah Heep Live" and they were magnificent at the Sheffield City Hall. The band's line up then was David Byron vocals, Mick Box guitar, Ken Hensley organ, Gary Thain bass, and Lee Kerslake drums.
Mick Box website (highly recommended)
Prior to this they had released their most successful albums "Demons And Wizards" and "Magician's Birthday." These albums had rocketed Uriah Heep to the top of the rock world, although not liked by the music press they were much loved (and bought) by the fans who are, after all, the only people that matter.
Uriah Heep's music blended fairytale acoustic melodies with a heavy rock beat played by the irrepressable Mr. Kerslake, who certainly knows how to bang the skins of his drumkit. Coupled with the great songwriting skills of Mick Box and Ken Hensley the Uriah Heep sound was a masterful piece of musical wonderland that took you to some interesting places other bands didn't visit.
Like many bands who originated in the late sixties/early seventies Uriah Heep have gone through many personnel changes until 1986 when the band settled into the line up that still tours and records today. They still have a massive following all over the world especially in eastern europe and they were the first rock band to play in Moscow. The band's line up today is Mick Box guitar, Phil Lanzon keyboards, Lee Kerslake drums, Trevor Bolder bass, and Bernie Shaw vocals.
They have some excellent DVDs available, most of which I have in my collection. Uriah Heep are the band with the most staying power, they have stuck to their guns despite the music press and have entertained their many fans all over the world. Their status to real rock fans is one of legend and long may it continue.
Dennis Hanna
June 2003
Uriah Heep performing "The Wizard" on German TV in 1972. I love Helmut's hair who introduces the band and the audience's groovy dancing (yeah baby). Notice that Mick Box (seated at the front) seems to have had an eventful day down the pub. The band's line-up is Ken Hensley (acoustic guitar), the late David Byron (vocals), Lee Kerslake (drums), the late Gary Thain (bass) and a very tired and emotional Mick Box (electric guitar).
Uriah Heep performing "Sunrise" in Japan from 1973, around the time I saw them at Sheffield City Hall (January '73).
I can tell you that Uriah Heep were loud, very loud!
Uriah Heep on Top Of The Pops in 1977. John Lawton on vocals, Mick Box - guitar, Lee Kerslake - drums, Ken Hensley - keyboards and Trevor Bolder on bass.
Uriah Heep - "Circle Of Hands" live January 1973
Uriah Heep today Lee Kerslake, Mick Box, Phil Lanzon, Bernie Shaw and Trevor Bolder
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