I saw Uriah Heep back in 1974 and again in 1975 when I was in the service in Germany. My hair still stands on end when I hear their music, so many good memories.
I've got to say Uriah Heep has been one of my favorite bands since the early 70's. From the original (famous lineup) Kerslake, Byron, Thane, Box, Hensley, to the new lineup, they have been true to their roots and other than a very few bands, have been performing for over 40 years. Truly amazing.
my first concert, in '75 was Manfred Mann, Lynyrd Skynrd and Uriah Heep headlining.. awesome show for 3.75 a ticket at the santa clara county fairgrounds!
I can proudly say I was there! What a beautiful night that was, well worth the trip all the way from Italy, where I live. I had my short moment of glory at 00:17 (I'm the one doing the "V" sign). Just a fraction of a second, but it's good to be on a Heep official video release! :D
Kerslake: most underrated rock drummer. Awesome drummer - and great singer too. Even here, his best is punishingly rhythmic yet musical (intricate/almost delicate) - where most "punishingly rhythmic" drummers have little musicality to their playing.
Saw these guys in 2011 in Ridgefield, Ct. with my wifes' sister, cuz she's the only other Heep fan I know and she was on stage for Easy Livin'. They still got it!!! Fuckin' awesome show!!!!
This song was always my favorite, and you're right, that's the lineup that absolutely kicked ass. Lee Kerslake just can't let go of Heep and tries to keep it alive no matter what. But the old Heep are gone, gone, gone.....
This is good, but check the post "Uriah Heep David Byron" with Byron doing the Stealin' vocals live from a 1974 concert in England. I saw Heep perform that same year in Florida, they opened with Stealin' and fog on the stage, it was great!
While he's not playing a B-3, the keyboard still sounds pretty close to that of a B-3. Must be through a Leslie - or a spectacularly good Leslie emulator.
Actually, Lee Kerslake wasn't on the very first Heep album, I don't think. He came on for Salsbury (2nd album) or "Look at yourself" which was the third. Mick Box (guitar) is the only original member left. I believe Lee had to retire due to health problems.
@Freyja1133 Bernie has hit numerous high notes during his time in the band. I saw them live in May and he hit some great ones. Not to mention, nailing all the harmonies. I do see where you're coming from, but I don't think high notes make the singer. Bernie sings with great tone and conviction and is versatile enough to fit many moods. As much as I loved Byron, I think Bernie would be my favourite Heep vocalist.
@chronicmike sorry to bust your bubble, but Lee Kerslake was already dead when this done. Box is the only one. unless you consider Trevor Boulder (Ziggy Stardust era Spiders) original, which he's not.
Lost interest in Uriah Heep after David Byron's departure...... for me they just weren't the same anymore.... that's not to say that other fans shouldn't like them without Byron though....
I have no problem with groups continuing on but geez man, don't be doing a David Byron song with a different singer. David Lee Roth never sings a Sammy Hagar song and vice versa. With no Ken Hensley and no David Byron, it AIN'T Uriah Heep.
