David Byron (January 29, 1947- February 28, 1985 real name David Garrick ) was the original lead vocalist (1969-1976) for British rock band Uriah Heep (and their immediate precursor, Spice (1967-1969)). Gifted with a phenomenal vocal range (paired with an unparalleled sense of dynamics), and a charismatic stage presence, Byron's theatrical, emotive vocals and on-stage flamboyance defined the band during his tenure with them. Dismissed from the band for a serious alcohol problem in 1976, Byron would unsuccessfully attempt to revive his career with Rough Diamond (a band also featuring former members of Humble Pie and Wings), a second solo album (Baby Faced Killer), and The Byron Band, before dying of alcohol-related complications in 1985. January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Uriah Heep (1969 - ) is a British rock band, officially formed in 1969 in England, when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ... Spice (1967-1969, originally The Stalkers) was the immediate precursor to British rock band Uriah Heep, featuring David Byron (vocals), Mick Box (guitar), Paul Newton (bass), and Alex Napier (drums) (Napier was a replacement for drummer Nigel Pegrum; Pegrum would later join folk-rock stalwarts Steeleye Span). ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Humble Pie was a hard rock boogie band, formed in 1969 by Steve Marriott (of the Small Faces), Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley (of Spooky Tooth) and Jerry Shirley. ... Core members of Wings, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney and Denny Laine. ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

With Uriah Heep:

• The Lansdowne Tapes (compilation of recordings by Spice and outtakes from the first three Uriah Heep albums) - Recorded 1968-1971, released 1994
• Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (UK)/Uriah Heep (US) - 1970
• Salisbury - 1971
• Look At Yourself - 1971
• Demons & Wizards - 1972
• The Magician's Birthday - 1972
• Uriah Heep Live - 1973
• Sweet Freedom - 1973
• Wonderworld - 1974
• Live at Shepperton' 74 - Recorded 1974, released 1986
• King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents In Concert - Recorded 1974, released 1997
• Return To Fantasy - 1975
• High & Mighty - 1976
• A Time of Revelation (Four-disc Anthology including much previously unreleased material featuring Byron) Recorded 1968-1995, released 1996

Solo: Spice (1967-1969, originally The Stalkers) was the immediate precursor to British rock band Uriah Heep, featuring David Byron (vocals), Mick Box (guitar), Paul Newton (bass), and Alex Napier (drums) (Napier was a replacement for drummer Nigel Pegrum; Pegrum would later join folk-rock stalwarts Steeleye Span). ... Uriah Heep (1969 - ) is a British rock band, officially formed in 1969 in England, when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ... Salisbury (1971) is the second album released by British rock band Uriah Heep. ...

• Take No Prisoners - 1975
• Baby Faced Killer - 1978

With Rough Diamond:

• Rough Diamond - 1977

With The Byron Band:

• On The Rocks - 1981
• Lost And Found - Recorded 1980-82, released 2003

See Also

• Uriah Heep
• Spice

Uriah Heep (1969 - ) is a British rock band, officially formed in 1969 in England, when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ... Spice (1967-1969, originally The Stalkers) was the immediate precursor to British rock band Uriah Heep, featuring David Byron (vocals), Mick Box (guitar), Paul Newton (bass), and Alex Napier (drums) (Napier was a replacement for drummer Nigel Pegrum; Pegrum would later join folk-rock stalwarts Steeleye Span). ...

External links

• David Byron official tribute website
• Uriah Heep official website
• Official website for pre-1986 Uriah Heep
• Official US Uriah Heep fan website