[Heeplist] Outsider - for those not on FB

Wed Apr 23 12:11:55 EDT 2014

*Keyboard Jam-Ola*

*(Rick Wakeman & Jon Lord)*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsJApGdm97c

*Enjoy!*

On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Shawn Mctopy <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu>wrote:

> Looking forward to the new album - *'OUTSIDER'*.
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> I like the *Swirling Keyboards*, from original maestro *Ken Hensley*, and
> currently *Phil Lanzon*, as well!
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> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 5:44 AM, Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net>wrote:
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>> I am trying to think (that may be bad in itself lol) about if this will
>> be a
>> different sound than ITW.  I felt ITW was a hard rock album.  I do ask the
>> handful of lucky folk that were able to see Heep in March, did the 2 new
>> songs have similar feel to the ITW collection or did it feel like a new
>> direction?  Just curious and "impatiently waiting" until June 10
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>> On 4/22/14 6:13 PM, "Richard Pascoe" <r.pascoe at telia.com> wrote:
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>> > Heepsters - as many are not on FB here an "official" update...hope it
>> > goes through to all Gmail users as well...!!
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>> > Uriah Heep returns with powerful new release: Outsider
>> >
>> > Uriah Heep, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England
>> > in the late 1960s returns with Outsider, its 24th studio album, and the
>> > first since 2011's critically acclaimed Into the Wild album. Outsider
>> > will be released on June 6th in Europe, June 9th in the UK and June 10th
>> > in North America on Frontiers Records.
>> >
>> > "We are very proud of our history" says founder/guitarist Mick Box, "but
>> > it is equally important to keep producing new material. This new album,
>> > Outsider, is very much a rock album in true 'Heep' style. It shows that
>> > we still have the same passion and energy for our music that we have
>> > always had."
>> >
>> > From the opening chords of the album's hard driving rocker, "Speed of
>> > Sound", to the more introspective closer, "Say Goodbye", Outsider proves
>> > that Uriah Heep has remained a musical powerhouse, and one that can
>> > effectively balance its legendary sound with a distinctly contemporary
>> > approach. The record, which was produced by Mike Paxman (Asia, Status
>> > Quo), also introduces bassist Dave Rimmer, who joined the band
>> > last summer after the untimely death of long time member, Trevor Bolder.
>> >
>> > Says Box of his late friend, Bolder: "We lost a world class bass player,
>> > singer, songwriter and friend. While Trevor was ill, he wanted us to
>> > continue working, so we used a bass player called Dave Rimmer, who
>> > Trevor approved of. It was only natural that Dave carried on with the
>> > band."
>> >
>> > After major tours of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and South America, upon
>> > the release of Outsider, Uriah Heep will launch a world tour that will
>> > take in many continents as the band promotes the new album to an eager
>> > international audience.
>> >
>> > Formed in London in 1969 by guitarist Mick Box and late singer David
>> > Byron as "Spice", the group evolved into Uriah Heep (the name was taken
>> > from a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield) when they
>> > began conceptualizing the first record. The album Very 'eavy, Very
>> > 'umble, launched the band's distinct sound in 1970, one that was built
>> > around layered harmony vocals, swirling keyboards, and heavy guitar
>> > riffs. Current lead singer Bernie Shaw and keyboardist Phil Lanzon have
>> > been ever present since the mid 1980s, and drummer Russell Gilbrook
>> > joined Uriah Heep in 2007.
>> >
>> > The band's repertoire features hits over five decades from the 70s
>> > through to the present day including tracks such as; "Gypsy", " Easy
>> > Livin'", "July Morning", "Look At Yourself", "Stealin'" and "Lady in
>> > Black", which went to #1 in Germany on three different occasions, and
>> > once stayed at #1 for 6 months. They have gone on to sell 40 million
>> > records, and have toured globally for 5 decades, visiting no less than
>> > 56 countries, headlining numerous festivals and arena tours, including
>> > being the first western rock band to play Russia, in 1987. Founder Mick
>> > Box has remained throughout.
>> >
>> > Track listing for Outsider:
>> > Speed Of Sound, One Minute, The Law, The Outsider, Rock The Foundation,
>> > Is Anybody Gonna Help Me?, Looking At You, Can't Take That Away, Jessie,
>> > Kiss The Rainbow, Say Goodbye
>> >
>> > Preorder URIAH HEEP- The Outsider at:
>> > http://www.smarturl.it/heepoutsideramazon
>> > For all things URIAH HEEP, please visit: www.uriah-heep.com
>> > Follow URIAH HEEP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
>> >
>> > URIAH HEEP is:
>> > Mick Box: Guitars, Vocals
>> > Phil Lanzon: Keyboards, Vocals
>> > Bernie Shaw: Lead Vocals
>> > Russell Gilbrook: Drums, Vocals
>> > Dave Rimmer: Bass, Vocals
>> >
>> > Confirmed Tour Dates:
>> >
>> > JUNE
>> > 05.06.14 Solvesborg Sweden Rock - Sweden
>> > 07.06.14 Espoo Kivenlahtirock Festival - Finland
>> > 08.06.14 Kauhava Hotel Kauhava - Finland
>> > 09.06.14 Pori Promenade-Keskus - Finland
>> > 10.06.14 Salo Teatteri Provinssi - Finland
>> > 11.06.14 Lahti Sibeliustalo - Finland
>> > 13.06.14 Alta Alta Soul and Blues - Norway
>> > 14.06.14 Haminkeln Thunderbike fest - Germany
>> >
>> > JULY
>> > 10.07.14 Sierre Sierre Blues Festival - Switzerland
>> > 25.07.14 Nova Gorica Rock Batuje - Slovenia
>> > 30.07.14 Lauchheim Schloss Kapfenburg - Germany
>> >
>> > AUGUST
>> > 01.08.14 Graz Seerock Festival - Austria
>> > 06.08.14 Schaffhausen Stars In Town - Switzerland
>> > 30.08.14 Stadtallendorf SUMMER-ROCK open air - Germany
>> >
>> >
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