Uriah Heep - Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era

Year of Release: 2004
Label: Classic Rock Productions
Catalog Number: 1542
Format: CD
Total Time: 00:00:00

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.

Tracklisting:
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)

Discography:
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)
Wake The Sleeper (2008)
Official Live Bootlegs (2009)
Live At Sweden Rock Festival 2009 (2010)
On The Rebound - A Very 'Eavy 40th Anniversary Collection (2010)

The Magician's Birthday Party (DVD) (2002)
Magic Night (DVD) (2004)
Classic Heep Live From The Byron Era (DVD) (2004)
Between Two Worlds (DVD) (2005)
The Live Broadcasts (DVD) (2006)

plus numerous compliations not listed here

Genre: Rock

Origin UK

Added: September 5th 2004
Reviewer: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck
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Artist website: www.uriah-heep.com
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Language: english