Gary Thain was the reason I picked up the bass some 45 yrs ago. He was and still is my favourite bassist. I would say to anyone interested in his talents.. check out 1 track alone.. Sweet Lorraine of the Uriah Heep Live 73 album... That one track says it all in my opinion. Just brilliant playing......and he looked amazing.
I remember the accident in Dallas, I’d be around 15 and was a big fan. There are pictures of him performing in New Zealand shortly after and he looks very frail. He was super talented and it’s no surprise Heep enjoyed their best period 72/75 when Gary was on board. He also looked great . Much missed.
I was lucky enough to see Gary play with Uriah Heep in Springfield Massachusetts. He was wearing the white furry boots with matching hat. He was amazing!
I knew Ken Hensley in the late 80s where he worked as a consultant for St. Louis music Company on Ferguson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Great guy, great keyboard artist..
I've heard some amazing things about how this guy plays! Unlike anyone else apparently. Going to have to listen to some Uriah Heep's albums he was on. Thanks for this. Love learning about different artists 💗💯😁
I loved studying/learning Gary’s such musical Bass lines.He really shaped how l approached the instrument, helping me create my place in the band. I have So much gratitude to Gary...
Gee I was about the same age when I learned of his passing.Read it in some music paper which was 2-3 months old.I was playing Easy Living when I read it,yes I have a good memory.I always thought he was very underrated and he is up there with great rock bassists.
I was not a great fan of Uriah Heep. Though I did greatly enjoy some of their tunes. But later on I saw some videos...and this thin dude was one of the best bass players ever. Him and Rob Grange previously with ted Nugent also n the mid 70's. A rare gem he was.
The "One of the true greats" label is terribly overused but in this case, it's appropriate. A player and a band that never got the recognition they each deserved, in my opinion.
My friend and I attended a Uriah Heep concert in 1975 shortly before Thain's death. Shortly into the show Thain collapsed on stage, apparently from an overdose, and we all were sent away without the remaining band members finishing the concert. At the time there was a lot of resentment that nobody got a refund. It was pathetic. ..
So sad 😓 You probably didn't realize at the time the seriousness of his problems as there was no social media back then. At least you got to see him and the classic lineup for a little bit, I would've loved to do that ❤ Thank you for sharing 🥰
Uriah Heep had some GREAT bassists - Mark Clarke(very briefly) John Wetton/Trevor Bolder - but in my opinion he was without a doubt the player who fit the style of UH the best. And he was obviously with them when they enjoyed their greatest success.
Legend..... Thanks for all the joy you brought to this world Gary...
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One of the absolutely best bass players in rock. RIP Gary!
In my opinion Gary Thain is one of the most underrated bassists in rock.
I agree he was so talented and had such a successful career ahead of him. Such a great loss to lose him so young 💔
Gary Thain was the reason I picked up the bass some 45 yrs ago. He was and still is my favourite bassist. I would say to anyone interested in his talents.. check out 1 track alone.. Sweet Lorraine of the Uriah Heep Live 73 album... That one track says it all in my opinion. Just brilliant playing......and he looked amazing.
Его игра потрясающе!!!❤❤❤❤
I remember the accident in Dallas, I’d be around 15 and was a big fan. There are pictures of him performing in New Zealand shortly after and he looks very frail. He was super talented and it’s no surprise Heep enjoyed their best period 72/75 when Gary was on board. He also looked great . Much missed.
I was lucky enough to see Gary play with Uriah Heep in Springfield Massachusetts. He was wearing the white furry boots with matching hat. He was amazing!
You are lucky...was it the Show where David carried him on his shoulders during the concert ?
@@susannepotens5895I don’t remember the night that well. I do remember the boots and hat
@@rogercoles3973Haha, theese were hard rockin times...i guess moth of the Bands and their fans don' t 😅
Phenomenal bassist. Killer tone killer playing & looked f@#kin killer to boot. As a bassist myself he was one of my all time favorites
Fabulous bassist
I knew Ken Hensley in the late 80s where he worked as a consultant for St. Louis music Company on Ferguson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Great guy, great keyboard artist..
I've heard some amazing things about how this guy plays! Unlike anyone else apparently. Going to have to listen to some Uriah Heep's albums he was on. Thanks for this. Love learning about different artists 💗💯😁
Check out Uriah Heep live from 1973, his bass lines are sublime
@@MrValentyne Cool thanks for that 😊👌
The only bass in history of music that was singing.
Another icon to surcome to the "27 club " tragedy RIP Gary
I have met Kin Hensley before , fixed the front tire on his Tour Bus ,, had a good chat ,, super nice guy ,, Just Saying 🌴
I loved studying/learning Gary’s such musical Bass lines.He really shaped how l approached the instrument, helping me create my place in the band.
I have So much gratitude to Gary...
That's awesome! He was an amazing bassist 🥰 Thank you for your lovely comment ❤
The band were so good during Gary's time with them. They seemed to knock out classic after classic.
I remember him dying when I was a devoted 13 yr.old Uriah Heep fan, but I never realized that he was a member of 'The 27 Club.'
Hmmmmmmmmmmm... All new to me, to. I was a bigger fan of vocalist David Byron. Now he was the charismatic one that stood out ! Sad ending for him. :(
Gee I was about the same age when I learned of his passing.Read it in some music paper which was 2-3 months old.I was playing Easy Living when I read it,yes I have a good memory.I always thought he was very underrated and he is up there with great rock bassists.
@@SuperAnimelover100 Have him on the list 😁👍
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Wonderful ! I am really enjoying everything you put up ! Thanks. :)
@@SuperAnimelover100 Thank you so much! 🥰
Gary was not bass player. We was soloist on bass guitar. Unforgettable person
I was not a great fan of Uriah Heep. Though I did greatly enjoy some of their tunes. But later on I saw some videos...and this thin dude was one of the best bass players ever. Him and Rob Grange previously with ted Nugent also n the mid 70's. A rare gem he was.
don't overlook his tremendous contribution to the Keef Hartley Band
One about David Byron would be cool.
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Please ! David Byron was total cool !
R.I.P./*\💥🌟
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Ken Hensley also passed away some years back.
Only Mick Box left now .Out of the Byron Box Hensley Thain Kerslake line up. Seen them five times back in the 70s.
The "One of the true greats" label is terribly overused but in this case, it's appropriate. A player and a band that never got the recognition they each deserved, in my opinion.
My friend and I attended a Uriah Heep concert in 1975 shortly before Thain's death. Shortly into the show Thain collapsed on stage, apparently from an overdose, and we all were sent away without the remaining band members finishing the concert. At the time there was a lot of resentment that nobody got a refund. It was pathetic.
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So sad 😓 You probably didn't realize at the time the seriousness of his problems as there was no social media back then. At least you got to see him and the classic lineup for a little bit, I would've loved to do that ❤ Thank you for sharing 🥰
Uriah Heep had some GREAT bassists - Mark Clarke(very briefly) John Wetton/Trevor Bolder - but in my opinion he was without a doubt the player who fit the style of UH the best. And he was obviously with them when they enjoyed their greatest success.
Why many bassist died in Uriah heep