š° URIAH HEEPĀ Uriah Heep was formed in 1969 by GerryĀ Bron (record producer) after bringing together guitarist Mick Box and vocalist David Byron with keyboardist Ken Hensley and bassist Paul Newton. They named their band Spice, before becoming Uriah Heep with the addition of Alex Napier on drums. Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene and have been referred to as major pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. They had a large following in the 1970s. In 1972, they received two gold records in the US for the albums Demons and Wizards (1972) and The Magician’s Birthday. They are known for songs such as “July Morning”, “Come Away Melinda”, “Easy Livin'”, and “Sweet Lorraine”. They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 56-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member….
Uriah Heep: A Legendary Pillar in Rock History Celebrating Over Five Decades of Musical Pioneering Introduction Formed in 1969, Uriah Heep stands as […]
