Mick Box is a fantastic guitar player. Underrated in my opinion, as is Uriah Heep as a band. Their run of 6 albums between their debut and Sweet Freedom...it's an amazing run:)
I saw Uriah Heep in Madison, Wisconsin on July 27, 1974. Manfred Mann's Earth Band was the support band. Mick had just turned 27 the month before. Five bucks got you a lot of great music back in the "before times".
Uriah Heep has been very important to me and my favorite band since 1972, Thank you Mick and the rest. I saw them twice in the early to mid seventies, Blue Oyster Cult opened once, and the other Skyhooks and Montrose opened. Again thanks for 50 years.
Great stuff! Love Uriah Heep. I was introduced to them in 1985 by my art teacher and I ended up doing a massive version of the Demons and Wizards album cover for my exam piece. Cheers Barry.
It's so nice to see Mark Stein and Vanilla Fudge getting some credit for their influence on bands from that era. I have to believe that the Fudge's vocal harmonies influenced Heep as well. Thanks, Mick.
I remember seeing Uriah Heep at the Chicago ampltheater with earth wind and fire backing them up , the return to fantasy tour . The concert was awesome, but I first saw the sweet freedom tour at the same place. I have seen this band 8 times with David Byron and John Lawton, fantastic.
I saw the Return to Fantasy tour, August 1975 The bill was: Atlanta Rhythm section Blue Oyster Cult Uriah Heep. Mick David Byron Lee Kerslake Ken Hensley John Wetton
@@classicalbum As you should be! I am looking forward to the upcoming album and wouldn't mind to catch them on tour. From what I understand they are still a powerhouse live!
Has he ever been unhappy? He's always having a laugh. I saw, and loved Heep at Donnington way back, I think it was 82 in what was known as the Monsters of Rock. I think Quo were headlining that year. Saxon were on too.
I'm not a Uriah Heep fan but really enjoyed this. Mick is surprisingly lucid and casually articulate for someone who has been around for so long and has seen so much. His mention of Jeff Beck is yet another reminder of just how influential Mr. Beck has been down through the decades and remains today. Also, Uriah Heep and Deep Purple were both influenced by Vanilla Fudge. Indeed, the later have often claimed to have wanted be the 'European Vanilla Fudge'. And yes, Mark Stein is not only a great organist, but also one of rock's great singers, as can be heard on this cover of the Who's 'I Can See for Miles' from a few years back on the Fudge's 'Spirit of '67' album. ruclips.net/video/rtg6sLX3dx0/видео.html
Thanks Barry- what a super interview. Mick Box is such a lovely guy and Heep were a hell of a band-influential and underrated.
I was bass player at the David Coverdale audition.
That's impressive.. thank you for sharing
Mick Box is one of the greats. Respect.
Mick Box is a fantastic guitar player. Underrated in my opinion, as is Uriah Heep as a band. Their run of 6 albums between their debut and Sweet Freedom...it's an amazing run:)
I saw Uriah Heep in Madison, Wisconsin on July 27, 1974. Manfred Mann's Earth Band was the support band. Mick had just turned 27 the month before. Five bucks got you a lot of great music back in the "before times".
You’re old
I saw that same show in Cleveland on Aug 15th 74! I paid $5.50, but they did add Rush to open the show here
I saw them in Helsinki, Finland May 15th 1974.
Mick Box is a fantastic guitar player
Mick Box is really a great, best Wah guitarist, he's still making that fretboard smoke! Thanx for all the music!
Uriah Heep has been very important to me and my favorite band since 1972, Thank you Mick and the rest. I saw them twice in the early to mid seventies, Blue Oyster Cult opened once, and the other Skyhooks and Montrose opened. Again thanks for 50 years.
Great stuff! Love Uriah Heep. I was introduced to them in 1985 by my art teacher and I ended up doing a massive version of the Demons and Wizards album cover for my exam piece. Cheers Barry.
It's so nice to see Mark Stein and Vanilla Fudge getting some credit for their influence on bands from that era. I have to believe that the Fudge's vocal harmonies influenced Heep as well. Thanks, Mick.
Great stuff..thanks to both for the interview..saw the Heep back in the day in Buffalo NY..Mick had a cast on his wrist..still played awesome
Dare I say a very 'eavy very 'umble man! Great interview and thanks for doing it Mick!
Great interview - Mick always comes across as a well grounded good to know kind of chap. 'appy days...
I remember seeing Uriah Heep at the Chicago ampltheater with earth wind and fire backing them up , the return to fantasy tour . The concert was awesome, but I first saw the sweet freedom tour at the same place. I have seen this band 8 times with David Byron and John Lawton, fantastic.
Great stuff Barry. What a lovely guy Mick is to interview.
This is great. Circle of Hands is one of the greatest songs ever written. Thanks from Daytona. I love Uriah....
Totally agree - Gary Thain’s thundering bass is incredible on COH. Right at their peak all round.
What a great guy... Thanks for doing this!
I saw Tucky Buzzard; Earth Wind and Fire; Uriah Heep quite a variation in the audience.
Excellent interview Mick, can’t wait for the new album to come out, need some new Heep to get us through these tough times….
Great interview!
Thanks.... I hope your channel is doing well, you make great content
I saw the Return to Fantasy tour, August 1975
The bill was:
Atlanta Rhythm section
Blue Oyster Cult
Uriah Heep.
Mick
David Byron
Lee Kerslake
Ken Hensley
John Wetton
Heep is a great band,Still!!!
Great interview :-)
Upstaging T. Rex? No one upstages T. Rex :-)
Two legends :-)
I'm really pleased with this interview
@@classicalbum As you should be! I am looking forward to the upcoming album and wouldn't mind to catch them on tour. From what I understand they are still a powerhouse live!
Great stuff. Great Guy.
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Very 'umble.
Has he ever been unhappy? He's always having a laugh. I saw, and loved Heep at Donnington way back, I think it was 82 in what was known as the Monsters of Rock. I think Quo were headlining that year. Saxon were on too.
I'm not a Uriah Heep fan but really enjoyed this. Mick is surprisingly lucid and casually articulate for someone who has been around for so long and has seen so much. His mention of Jeff Beck is yet another reminder of just how influential Mr. Beck has been down through the decades and remains today. Also, Uriah Heep and Deep Purple were both influenced by Vanilla Fudge. Indeed, the later have often claimed to have wanted be the 'European Vanilla Fudge'. And yes, Mark Stein is not only a great organist, but also one of rock's great singers, as can be heard on this cover of the Who's 'I Can See for Miles' from a few years back on the Fudge's 'Spirit of '67' album. ruclips.net/video/rtg6sLX3dx0/видео.html
In my opinion, Uriah Heep is the single most underrated band of all time. When in actuality, they are one of the greatest bands of all time.
The only problem I have with this interview is that it ends at 24:51 🙂
It was a good interview. I might reach out to Mick again when the new album comes out.
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04:55 Uriah Heep influenced Queen
Queen have said so themselves
@@classicalbum Yes , from Brian Mays lips again quite recently
Great interview!