URIAH HEEP SALISBURY France release Gatefold 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

This album "URIAH HEEP - Salisbury FOC Gatefold " is the second studio album by the English rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1971. The album is considered one of the band's classic works and a landmark of the progressive rock genre.

"Salisbury" features a musical style that combines elements of hard rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal, and showcases the band's strong musicianship and powerful vocal harmonies. The album's title track, which is over 15 minutes long, is a standout piece that showcases the band's complex songwriting and adventurous spirit.

Other highlights from "Salisbury" include the tracks "Bird of Prey", "Lady in Black", and "The Park". These songs demonstrate the band's ability to balance progressive rock experimentation with catchy songwriting and memorable hooks.

Uriah Heep's lineup on "Salisbury" features vocalist David Byron, guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Ken Hensley, drummer Lee Kerslake, and bassist Gary Thain. This album solidified their place as one of the leading bands of the progressive rock genre and cemented their status as one of the most important and influential hard rock bands of the 1970s.

 

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Album Description & Collectors information:
 

Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages

Music Genre:
 
British Prog Rock 
Album Production Information:
 

The album: "URIAH HEEP - Salisbury FOC Gatefold " was produced by: Gerry Bron for Hit Record Productions Ltd

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Peter Gallen

This album was recorded at: Lansdowne Studios, London October-November 1970

Album cover design: Bloomsbury Group

Album cover photography: Central Office of Information

Label Information:
 
Bronze BRO 2006
Media Format:
 
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram  
Year & Country:
 
1970 Made in France

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: URIAH HEEP - Salisbury FOC France

    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • David Byron lead vocals
  • Ken Hensley slide & acoustic guitar, vocals, piano, harpsichord, organ, vibraphone
  • Mick Box lead & acoustic guitar, vocals
  • Paul Newton bass guitar
  • Keith Baker drums

Complete Track-listing of the album "URIAH HEEP - Salisbury FOC France"

The detailed tracklist of this record "URIAH HEEP - Salisbury FOC France" is:

    Track-listing :
  1. Bird of Prey (Box/Byron/Newton) 4:13
  2. The Park (Hensley) 5:41
  3. Time to Live (Box/Byron/Hensley) 4:01
  4. Lady in Black (Hensley) 4:44
  5. High Priestess (Hensley) 3:42
  6. Salisbury (Byron/Hensley/Box) 16:20

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  David Byron (Real-name: David Garrick; 29 January 1947 - 28 February 1985) was an English rock singer best known as the lead vocalist for the progressive rock band Uriah Heep.

 Byron was born in Epping, Essex, England, and started his music career in the mid-1960s as the lead singer for several local bands. In 1969, he joined Uriah Heep, which was then known as Spice, and became the band's lead vocalist. With Byron on board, Uriah Heep quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading progressive rock bands of the early 1970s, and released a string of successful albums, including "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble" (1970), "Salisbury" (1971), and "Demons and Wizards" (1972).

 Byron's distinctive voice and powerful stage presence helped make Uriah Heep one of the most popular and influential hard rock bands of the 1970s. He was known for his soulful, blues-influenced delivery and his ability to convey emotion through his singing. He also wrote some of the band's most memorable lyrics, including those for the songs "Lady in Black" and "The Wizard".

 Despite his success with Uriah Heep, Byron struggled with personal issues and alcohol abuse, and eventually left the band in 1976. He continued to perform and record music with several other bands, but he never achieved the same level of success he had with Uriah Heep. He died in 1985 at the age of 38 due to a liver failure caused by his alcohol abuse.

 David Byron is remembered as one of the greatest hard rock vocalists of his time and a key figure in the development of the progressive rock genre. His contributions to Uriah Heep and his powerful, soulful voice continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.

  Ken Hensley (Real-name: Kenneth William David Hensley , 1945-2020) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Uriah Heep.

 Hensley was born in London, England, and started his music career in the early 1960s as a member of several local bands. In 1969, he joined Uriah Heep and became the band's keyboardist, guitarist, and songwriter. With Hensley on board, Uriah Heep released a string of successful albums, including "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble" (1970), "Salisbury" (1971), and "Demons and Wizards" (1972).

 Hensley was an important creative force in Uriah Heep, writing many of the band's most popular and enduring songs, such as "Lady in Black", "The Wizard", and "Easy Livin'". He also played keyboards, guitar, and sang backup vocals, and his contributions helped make Uriah Heep one of the most popular and influential hard rock bands of the 1970s.

 After leaving Uriah Heep in 1980, Hensley continued to perform and record music as a solo artist and with various other bands. He also worked as a producer and collaborated with several other musicians and bands. Throughout his career, Hensley has been known for his versatility as a musician and his ability to write and perform music in a variety of styles, including rock, blues, soul, and pop.

 Ken Hensley is remembered as one of the most talented and influential musicians of the progressive rock era, and his contributions to Uriah Heep and his solo work continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.

  Mick Box (born Michael Frederick Box; 17 December 1947) is an English musician and guitarist best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of the progressive rock band Uriah Heep.

 Box was born in London, England, and started his music career in the late 1960s as a member of several local bands. In 1969, he co-founded Uriah Heep and became the band's lead guitarist and one of its main songwriters. With Box on board, Uriah Heep released a string of successful albums, including "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble" (1970), "Salisbury" (1971), and "Demons and Wizards" (1972).

 Box's distinctive guitar playing, characterized by his fluid, blues-influenced style and his ability to create powerful, memorable riffs and solos, was a major factor in the band's success. He also wrote many of Uriah Heep's most popular and enduring songs, such as "Lady in Black", "The Wizard", and "Easy Livin'".

 Despite lineup changes and shifting musical trends, Box has remained with Uriah Heep for over five decades, making him one of the longest-serving members of the band. He continues to perform and record music with Uriah Heep, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hard rock guitarists of all time.

 Mick Box is remembered as a pioneering figure in the progressive rock genre, and his contributions to Uriah Heep and his influential guitar playing continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.

  Paul Newton is a former bassist for the English rock band Uriah Heep. Newton was a member of Uriah Heep during their early years, playing on the first three albums, "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble" (1970), "Salisbury" (1971), and "Look at Yourself" (1971). After leaving the band, he went on to play with other musicians and bands in the rock and blues genres. Little else is known about him.

  Keith Baker a drummer who has played with several notable bands and musicians. He is best known for his time as the drummer for the English rock band Uriah Heep.

 Baker joined Uriah Heep in 1976 and was a member of the band for several years, appearing on several of their albums including "Innocent Victim" (1977) and "Fallen Angel" (1978). During his time with the band, he helped to solidify their sound and was an important part of their live performances.