List of Uriah Heep members

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Two lineups of Uriah Heep onstage in 2008 (top) and 2018 (bottom).

Uriah Heep are an English rock band from London. Formed in late 1969, the group originally featured vocalist David Byron, guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist Ken Hensley, bassist Paul Newton, and drummer Alex Napier. [first] Nigel Olsson replaced Napier in early 1970, with both drummers contributing to the band’s debut album …Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble . [2] Olsson was replaced by Keith Baker and then Iain Clark, before Lee Kerslake joined as the group’s first long-term drummer in late 1971, when Mark Clarke also replaced Newton. [first] Clarke was later replaced by Gary Thain, who first appeared on 1972’s Demons and Wizards . [3] Thain was fired from the band in early 1975 due to an “increasing drug problem”, which eventually led to his death from a heroin overdose on 8 December that year; he was replaced by John Wetton. [4]

Byron was fired from Uriah Heep in 1976 due to his growing alcohol abuse, which led to his death from liver failure in 1985. [5] He was replaced by John Lawton, as bassist Trevor Bolder also joined during the same period, following Wetton’s departure. [6] After tensions arose between Lawton and Hensley, the vocalist left and was replaced by John Sloman, while Kerslake was replaced by Chris Slade shortly after his arrival. [7] Due to disagreements with the addition of Sloman and the band’s musical direction, Hensley left the band in 1980 and was briefly replaced by Gregg Dechert. [7] [8] By April 1981, only Box remained in Uriah Heep, rebuilding the band with the addition of bassist Bob Daisley, returning drummer Kerslake (both recently departed from Ozzy Osbourne’s band), keyboardist John Sinclair (later of Ozzy Osbourne’s band with Daisley,) and new vocalist Peter Goalby (recently of Trapeze). [9]

After the release of Abomin and Head First , Bolder returned to Uriah Heep in 1983. [ten] Goalby and Sinclair left in 1986, with Andy Scott’s Sweet keyboardist Phil Lanzon and, breifly, Steff Fontaine taking over on vocals before Bernie Shaw was brought in a few months later. [11] [twelfth] Uriah Heep’s lineup remained stable until January 2007, when Kerslake was forced to leave the band due to “ongoing health problems”. [13] He was replaced by Russell Gilbrook in March. [14] On 21 May 2013, Bolder died of cancer. [15] He was later replaced by Dave Rimmer. [16]

Current members [ edit ]

Former members [ edit ]

Substitute musicians [ edit ]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
John Jowit two thousand and thirteen bass Jowitt toured with the band in early 2013, while Bolder underwent an undisclosed operation. [37]
Stefan Berggren 2016 vocals Berggren substituted for Shaw on two occasions in 2016, due to family commitments. [38]
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 Don Airey 2020 keyboards Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey stood in for Lanzon at two shows in January 2020 after the keyboardist’s son died. [39]

Session musicians [ edit ]

Timeline [ edit ]

Lineups [ edit ]

Dates are taken from the band’s official website. [47] Member changes are highlighted in bold .

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ a b c d It is f g h i j k Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. “Uriah Heep: Biography & History” . AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  2. ^ a b c “Very ‘Eavy… Very ‘Umble – Uriah Heep: Credits” . AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  3. ^ a b c “Uriah Heep: The Story (February 1972 – February 1975)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  4. ^ a b c Lift, Dave (22 August 2013). “Gary Thain of Uriah Heep – Rockers Who Died at Age 27” . Ultimate Classic Rock . Loudwire Network . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  5. ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. “David Byron: Biography & History” . AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  6. ^ a b c “Uriah Heep: The Story (September 1976 – October 1979)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  7. ^ a b c d It is f g “Uriah Heep: The Story (November 1979 – May 1980)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  8. ^ a b c “Uriah Heep: The Story (July 1980 – September 1980)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  9. ^ a b c d “Uriah Heep: The Story (April 1981 – January 1982)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  10. ^ a b Schneider, Marc (21 May 2013). “Spiders From Mars Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies” . Billboard . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  11. ^ a b c “Uriah Heep: The Story (July 1986 – September 1986)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  12. ^ a b c “Uriah Heep: The Story (1986 – 2007)” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  13. ^ a b “Uriah Heep Parts Ways With Drummer Lee Kerslake” . Blabbermouth.net. 31 January 2007 . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  14. ^ a b “Uriah Heep Announces New Drummer” . Blabbermouth.net. 15 March 2007 . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  15. ^ a b Hartmann, Graham (21 May 2013). “Uriah Heep/David Bowie Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies At 62” . Loudwire . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  16. ^ a b Giles, Jeff (17 August 2015). “Uriah Heep Announce One-Off Reunion Show with Former Members” . Ultimate Classic Rock . Loudwire . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  17. ^ a b c d Salisbury (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1971. ILPS 9152. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. ^ a b c d Raging Silence (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Legacy Records. 1989. INT 148.812. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. ^ Wake the Sleeper (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Sanctuary Records. 2008. 1767594. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. ^ Outsider (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Frontiers Records. 2014. FR CD 650. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ Living the Dream (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Frontiers Music. 2018. FR CDVD 885. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. ^ a b “Uriah Heep” . www.facebook.com . Retrieved 2023-03-16 .
  23. ^ MetalTalk (2020-10-16). “Uriah Heep Conquer Moscow With Ken Hensley And Lee Kerslake Reunion Show | MetalTalk – Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews” . MetalTalk – Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews | We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock ‘n Roll . Retrieved 2022-11-24 .
  24. ^ a b c “URIAH HEEP – The Magician’s Birthday Party (2002)” . Progarchives.com . Retrieved 2023-03-16 .
  25. ^ MetalTalk (2020-10-16). “Uriah Heep Conquer Moscow With Ken Hensley And Lee Kerslake Reunion Show | MetalTalk – Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews” . MetalTalk – Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews | We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock ‘n Roll . Retrieved 2022-11-24 .
  26. ^ a b Demons and Wizards (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Island Records. 1972. 86 185 IT. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  27. ^ a b High and Mighty (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1976. 27 438 XOT. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  28. ^ King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Uriah Heep (liner notes). Uriah Heep. King Biscuit Flower Hour Records. 1997. KBD 88027. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  29. ^ Return to Fantasy (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1975. BS 2869. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  30. ^ a b Sea of Light (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Steamhammer Records. 1995. SPV 085-76952. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  31. ^ “John Lawton” . www.lt-uriah-heep.ro . Retrieved 2023-03-16 .
  32. ^ Blabbermouth (2013-04-15). “URIAH HEEP Guitarist Talks About Return Of Singer JOHN LAWTON” . Blabbermouth.net . Retrieved 2023-03-16 .
  33. ^ The Magician’s Birthday Party With Ken Hensley (DVD). 2002.
  34. ^ a b c Conquest (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1980. 201 655. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  35. ^ a b Abomin (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1982. BRON 538. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  36. ^ Gypsy: Live at London’s Camden Palace 1985 (bootleg). 1985.
  37. ^ “Uriah Heep Bassist To Undergo Surgery, Temporary Replacement Announced” . Blabbermouth.net. 14 January 2013 . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .
  38. ^ KJ (2021-03-16). “Stefan Berggren – These Are The Times : Interview” . Outsider Rock . Retrieved 2023-03-16 .
  39. ^ “Uriah Heep – Phil Lanzon To Miss Shows After Son’s Death; Deep Purple’s Don Airey To Fill In” . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . January 11, 2020 . Retrieved July 27, 2020 .
  40. ^ …Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Mercury Records. 1970. SR-61294. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  41. ^ Look at Yourself (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Mercury Records. 1971. SRM-1-614. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  42. ^ The Magician’s Birthday (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Mercury Records. 1972. SRM-1-652. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  43. ^ Wonderworld (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1974. 87.931-I. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  44. ^ Fall fishing rod (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1978. 26 449 XOT. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  45. ^ Head First (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Bronze Records. 1983. 205 474. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  46. ^ a b Different World (liner notes). Uriah Heep. Legacy Records. 1991. INT 848.814. {{cite of media notes}} : CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  47. ^ “Uriah Heep: The Story” . Uriah Heep . Retrieved 5 November 2017 .

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