Uriah Heep

Profile

Origin

London, United Kingdom

Formed

1969

Founding members

Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley, Paul Newton, Alex Napier

Current status

Active, with Mick Box as the only original member; on the farewell tour “The Magician’s Farewell” since 2025

Official website

www.uriah-heep.com

Current lineup

• Mick Box — guitar (1969–present)
• Bernie Shaw — vocals (1986–present)
• Phil Lanzon — keyboards (1986–present)
• Russell Gilbrook — drums (2007–present)
• Davey Rimmer — bass (2013–present)

Former members

• David Byron — vocals (1969–1976; died 1985)
• Paul Newton — bass (1969–1971)
• Alex Napier — drums (1969–1970)
• Ken Hensley — keyboards, guitar (1970–1980; died 2020)
• Nigel Olsson — drums (1970)
• Keith Baker — drums (1970)
• Iain Clark — drums (1970–1971)
• Lee Kerslake — drums (1971–1979, 1981–2007; died 2020)
• Mark Clarke — bass (1971–1972)
• Gary Thain — bass (1972–1975; died 1975)
• John Wetton — bass, keyboards (1975–1976; died 2017)
• Trevor Bolder — bass (1976–1981, 1983–2013; died 2013)
• John Lawton — vocals (1976–1979; died 2021)
• Chris Slade — drums (1979–1981)
• John Sloman — vocals, keyboards (1979–1981)
• Gregg Dechert — keyboards (1980–1981)
• Bob Daisley — bass (1981–1983)
• John Sinclair — keyboards (1981–1985)
• Peter Goalby — vocals (1981–1986)
• Steff Fontaine — vocals (1986, brief)

Discography