Uriah Heep

The critics have scoffed and generally poured derision on Uriah Heep over the years, but the band have sold over 30 million records and have had five US Top 40 albums. A technically brilliant heavy rock band, they deserve most credit for continuing despite over 20 personnel changes and two deaths along the way. David Byron formed the group with Mick Box. The pair had teamed up in the Stalkers during the mid-60s, and after the group broke up they assembled Spice with Paul Newton and Alex Napier, recording… Show more a one-off single ("What About The Music"/"In Love") for United Artists Records. Spice evolved into Uriah Heep (the name was taken from a character in Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield) when they were joined by Ken Hensley. Hensley, a talented musician, had previously played guitar with Kit And The Saracens and the soul group Jimmy Brown Sound.
Led by founding member Mick Box, along with a line-up that has been together for two decades, Uriah Heep is a band name that is instantly recognized. Known for their unique blend of melodic songs, and trademark multi-part harmony vocals with a hard rock drive, the band continues a worldwide touring tradition! www.uriah-heep.com

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