Search - Artist/Band: Uriah Heep

• Band Name: Uriah Heep
• Formed: 1970
• Originated From: London, England
• Decades Active: 1960,1970,1980,1990,2000
• Genre: Rock
• Styles: British Metal, Heavy Metal, Prog-Rock, Hard Rock, Album Rock
• Moods: Aggressive, Gritty, Indulgent, Ambitious, Boisterous, Dramatic, Elaborate, Rousing, Rowdy, Theatrical, Nocturnal, Passionate, Melancholy, Playful

Title	Release
The Early Years [IMV/Blueline]	10/06/2009
Star Club W	11/04/2008
Wake the Sleeper WA	06/02/2008
Collection Arutimeito	03/25/2008
Loud, Proud & Heavy: The Best of Uriah Heep	06/11/2007
Greatest Hits [Promo]	03/05/2007
Definitive Collection	02/08/2007
Empty the Vaults: Rarities WA	12/31/2006
Bird of Prey: Best of Uriah Heep	05/15/2006
Wake Up: The Singles Collection WA	02/07/2006
Very Best of Uriah Heep [Metro]	2006
Inside Uriah Heep: The Hensley Years 1970-1976 WA	03/01/2005
Inside Uriah Heep: The Hensley Years 1976-1980 WA	03/01/2005
Rainbow Demon: Live & In The Studio 1994-1998	05/04/2004
Ultimate Collection	09/09/2003
Two Sides of Uriah Heep WA	07/29/2003
The Golden Palace	06/27/2003
The Very Best of Uriah Heep [Import]	04/08/2003
Sea of Light/Spellbinder WA	01/01/2003
Between Two Worlds WA	07/02/2002
The Early Years [Osmusic]	06/24/2002
The Best of Uriah Heep [Silverline]	05/07/2002
Classic Collection	03/26/2002
Uriah Heep Vs Atomic Rooster WA	11/20/2001
Official Anthology	11/12/2001
Rock Champions	09/25/2001
Blood on Stone: Anthology, Vol. 2	09/11/2001
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Uriah Heep WA	08/21/2001
Come Away Melinda	08/14/2001
Rarities	08/14/2001
The Ballads	08/14/2001
Future Echoes of the Past WA	04/17/2001
The Best of...Pts. 1-2	10/19/1999
Sonic Origami	06/1999
Travellers in Time: Anthology, Vol. 1 WA	1999
Classic Heep: An Anthology WA	09/15/1998
The Best of...Pt. 2	06/30/1998
Greatest Hits	10/17/1996
Lady in Black WA	07/11/1995
Platinum: The Ultimate Collection	1995
Sea of Light WA	1995
Two Decades	10/17/1994
Still 'eavy Still Proud	09/06/1994
The Lansdowne Tapes	07/26/1994
Different World WA	1991
Echoes in the Dark WA	1991
Power to the Rockers WA	10/17/1990
Raging Silence	04/1989
The Collection	1989
Equator WA	1985
The Best of Uriah Heep [Ariola]	1985
Head First WA	1983
Innocent Victim WA	1977
High and Mighty WA	1976
The Best of Uriah Heep [Mercury] WA	1976
Wonderworld WA	1974
The Magician's Birthday WA	02/1973
Demons and Wizards WA	01/1972
Look at Yourself WA	11/1971
Salisbury	01/1971
Uriah Heep WA	09/1970
Collection [Legacy]
Easy Livin' [Delta]

Uriah Heep's by-the-books progressive heavy metal made the British band one of the most popular hard rock groups of the early '70s. Formed by vocalist David Byron and guitarist Mick Box in the late '60s, the group went through an astonishing number of members over the next two decades -- nearly 30 different musicians passed through the band over the years. Byron and Box were members of the mid-'60s rock band called the Stalkers; once that band broke up, the duo formed another group called Spice. Spice would eventually turn into Uriah Heep in the late '60s, once Ken Hensley (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and bassist Paul Newton joined the pair. Former Spice drummer Alex Napier was the band's drummer for a brief time; he was quickly replaced by Nigel Olsson.

Uriah Heep released their debut album Very 'eavy...Very 'umble (called Uriah Heep in the U.S.) in 1970. After its release, Keith Baker became the group's drummer; he recorded Salisbury, the group's second album, before deciding he couldn't keep up with the band's extensive touring and was replaced by Ian Clarke. Salisbury, featuring a 16-minute title track recorded with a 26-piece orchestra, showcased the band's more progressive tendencies. Later that year, Ian Clarke was replaced by Lee Kerslake and Mark Clarke replaced Newton; Mark Clarke quickly left the band and Gary Thain became the group's bassist. This lineup of Uriah Heep was its most stable and popular; beginning with 1972's Demons and Wizards, they released five albums between 1972 and 1975.

After 1975, the band's popularity began to slip. Byron left the band in 1977 and was replaced by John Lawton, yet the group's fortunes kept declining right into the early '80s. However, Uriah Heep soldiered on, continuing to release albums into the '90s and 2000s. The album roster included Different World (1994), Sea of Light (1995), Sonic Origami (1998), and Spellbinder (1999). ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide