David Byron (January 29 1947- February 28 1985 real name David Garrick ) was the original lead vocalist (1969-1976) for British 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.
Discography
With Uriah Heep:
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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 & Mighty - 1976
- A Time of Revelation (Four-disc Anthology including much previously unreleased material featuring Byron) Recorded 1968-1995, released 1996
Solo:
- Take No Prisoners - 1975
- Baby Faced Killer - 1978
With Rough Diamond :
With The Byron Band :
- On The Rocks - 1981
- Lost And Found - Recorded 1980-82, released 2003
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