Uriah Heep - Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era
	Released: 2004 Label: Classic Rock Productions Cat. No.: 1542 Total Time:
	Reviewed by: Keith Muzikman Hannaleck, September 2004 This DVD was a real treat for a lifetime fan of Uriah Heep. I am a big fan, and I always have been of this great band. It is not too hard to figure out if you have read any of my reviews. Up until now, I had never witnessed any archived footage of the David Byron era. That particular lineup I call the classic lineup (e.g. Yes). Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era is a tribute to late great front man. The footage is dated, so do not expect the pristine high quality video that you have become accustomed in a DVD (like Magic Night). It is definitely a 70’s era film, and at times the jumping back and forth from member to member makes you dizzy! Regardless, it is a nice memory of Byron and his significance to the band. David Byron was a charismatic and at times campy performer; his voice was a unique tool utilized the best possible way for the music behind him. As much as I enjoy the current lineup of Uriah Heep, this is without any doubt the best and most memorable. This is a DVD worth having for many reasons, primarily if you can remember when David Byron was with the band and you can appreciate why he was so important to them, and if you did not realize it, you will now. Rating: 4/5 More about Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era: Track Listing: Sunrise ’73 / 2 Tears in My Eyes ‘73 / Traveller in Time ‘73 / Love Machine ‘74 / So Tired ‘74 / The Easy Road ‘74 / Rock ‘n’ Medley ‘74 / Return To Fantasy ‘75 / Easy Livin’ ‘75 / Stealin’ ‘75 / Prima Donna ‘75 / Shady Lady ‘75 / July Morning Montage ’73-‘76 / Bonus Tracks: Easy Livin’ ‘74 / Stealin’ ‘74 Musicians: Mick Box - Guitars/Vocals David Byron - Lead Vocals Ken Hensley - Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals Lee Kerslake - Drums Gary Thain - Bass/Vocals (tracks 1 - 9, 14, 15) John Wetton - Bass/Vocals (tracks 8 - 12) Contact: Website: www.uriah-heep.com Note: will open new browser window Discography (studio & live) Very 'Eavy ... Very 'Umble (1970) Salisbury (1971) Look At Yourself (1971) Demons And Wizards (1972) The Magician's Birthday (1972) Live January1973 (1973) Sweet Freedom (1973) Wonderworld (1974) Return To Fantasy (1975) High And Mighty (1976) Firefly (1977) Innocent Victim (1977) Fallen Angel (1978) Conquest (1980) Abominog (1982) Head First (1983) Equator (1985) Live At Shepperton '74 (1986) Live In Europe 1979 (1986) Live In Moscow (1988) Raging Silence (1989) Different World (1991) Sea Of Light (1995) Spellbinder Live (1996) King Biscuit Flower Hour Live (1997 Sonic Origami (1998) Future Echoes Of The Past (2000) Acoustically Driven (2001) Electrically Driven (2001) The Magician's Birthday Party (CD) (2002) Magic Night (SACD) (2004) The Magician's Birthday Party (DVD) (2002) Magic Night (DVD) (2004) Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era (DVD) (2004)
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