[Heeplist] Uriah Heep vs Ken Hensley

[BARNES IAN]

I agree that Heep miss Lee but it's his vocals I miss the most.  Russell is
a fantastic drummer and has a more modern style that Lee. Lee was the
ultimate Heep drummer and I doubt many will disagree with that.  His vocals
helped the harmony so much and was a great contrast to Micks high pitch
vocals, yes its Mick with the very high itch voice.

I think todays Heep are great live but they have lost some of the classic
Heep sound.  Russells style has added somethin new but obviously its a
mixed reaction if thats for the better or not.  Sadly Lee had to leave and
even Lee admitted that a few years later.  At the time he wasn't overjoyed
but he certainly appears healthier recently from what I've seen in photos
and the odd youtube outing.


On 4 November 2013 19:18, Wayne Catalde <2robcatway at att.net> wrote:

> I agree with every word you've posted on this David!
>
> This is exactly why I don't D/L any of the current shows that come across
> dime. There has been something missing for me since Lee was sacked/asked to
> leave. Now that's taking nothing away from Russell's ability, he's a great
> drummer but he's not Lee and it's as simple as that! Russell's drumming has
> changed the feel of Heep, no debating this, if you don't hear it that's all
> well and good, but from a drummers point of view it's a simple fact.
>
>
>
>  I am not saying I want perfection, and yes Heep (current Heep anyway) has
>> always rushed a bit when playing live. The harmony vocals are a bit less
>> than they used to be - though I wonder who the really high pitched voice
>> belongs to?
>>
>> All I was saying is, I hope the studio album will be "more together" than
>> this type of performance. As for energy etc I hope they have it in them!! I
>> wonder how big Trevor's impact was on the arrangement side of things, and I
>> loved his songwriting so I will sincerely miss it on the new album(s).
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>
>
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