David Byron

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David Byron (January 29 1947 Epping, Essex, England – February 28 1985 Reading, Berkshire, England, real name David Garrick ) was the original lead vocalist (1969-1976) for English 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.

[edit] 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 and Mighty - 1976
A Time of Revelation (Four-disc Anthology including much previously unreleased material featuring Byron) Recorded 1968-1995, released 1996