[Heeplist] Only 1 original member?

[Bob Winward]

Ah U2!!  Another classic from the "U" section in the record store.  Very
impressive body of work, but I can only name 2, The Edge and Bono

Too bad heep couldn't download Outsider to every , ipod, ipad and iphone in
the world!!


On 3/23/16, 10:18 PM, "Dave Crookham" <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Ratt has only original member Bobby Blotzer the drummer.
> 
> Quiet Riot has only drummer Frankie Banali - seems to be a theme with
> drummers.
> 
> Even a huge band like AC/DC has only Angus Young left at this point, and now
> will be replacing long time 3rd vocalist Brian Johnson because of his
> hearing issues.
> 
> Considering the other groups out there, it's pretty impressive that a group
> like U2 has managed to stay together with the same 4 guys for so long.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Wednesday, 23 March 2016, Scott <scottmanion at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>> So how many bands still actively touring only have 1 original member.
>> I'll start...  I saw Foghat last summer and the only original member in
>> that band is the drummer!
>> 
>> The endless banter about "is it Heep or not" on this list would pale in
>> comparison to what they'd be arguing about on the Foghat List!
>> 
>> And there's probably also a "All Foghat is good Foghat" guy over there
>> too!
>> 
>> So somebody name another band still going strong with a single link to
>> their past!  Anybody?
>> 
>> Scott Manion
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 23, 2016, at 6:53 AM, Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net
>> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Knut, I like your twist!!  I also like your twist on which came first
>> "The
>>> chicken or the egg"
>>> 
>>> By 1980 there was only one original member left, that was Mick.  Lee is
>> not
>>> an original but an integral part of heep's most classic soound!
>>> So essentially since 80 it has been 1 guy with added players. This year
>> will
>>> be 30 years with Phil/Mick/Bernie that in itself is very impressive.
>>> 
>>> Now for the question.....is it better to have a band led by Mick playing
>>> Heep classics or no band at all playing Heep classics?
>>> What if we bring back Lee, Paul Newton and Ken Hensley, would it be more
>>> Uriah Heep?
>>> 
>>> My take is "Don't over think it, just be thankful and enjoy a band with
>> the
>>> name Uriah Heep on the spine"
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 3/23/16, 7:40 AM, "Knut Svendsen" <knutsvendsen at icloud.com
>> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have been reading the discussions around Ken and Heep againwith
>> interest. I
>>>> grew up with the band and have listened to all versions with great
>> interest.
>>>> Whether today's version is Heep or not is a difficult discussion for
>> many Heep
>>>> fans.
>>>> 
>>>> I believe that Uriah Heep was a band founded by David, Mick and Ken. At
>> some
>>>> level, a band without any of the three is not UH. To me, David Byron
>> was the
>>>> most important ingredient as the face and voice of the band. Certainly,
>> Ken's
>>>> songwriting was essential, and Mick made it sound so awesome. Add in
>> players
>>>> like Paul N, Gary and Lee and you have the makings of an epic rock
>> outfit. The
>>>> chemistry all changed with John Lawton. If you like John and Trevor,
>> like I
>>>> did, that's fine. They stand on their own merits, but it's just not
>> Uriah
>>>> Heep.
>>>> 
>>>> Now I like to chunk the music by the lead singer, so I have a playlist
>> with
>>>> all my favorite Bernie songs, usually only songs recorded by Bernie as
>> the
>>>> lead. I have seen the band live many times and think it's OK that they
>> play
>>>> the oldies, but it feels like 'Uriah Heep featuring Bernie Shaw' more
>> than
>>>> 'Uriah Heep.' Goes back to David founding the band. So, in conclusion,
>> I like
>>>> to have my cake and eat it too.
>>>> 
>>>> All Heep is great music! (A twist on Bob's saying)
>>>> 
>>>> Knut
>>>> 
>>>> Sendt fra min iPad
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