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Miles_ONeal said:
That sounds like a killer show! How does Lanzon (UH keys) compare to Hensley? Ken's keys were such a huge part of the UH sound.
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Hey Miles,
I was raised on "UH" and I couldn't really notice a difference, normally I do a little research before I see a show to investigate the lineup etc but since this was a surprise, I didn't get to do that although I recognized "Mick Box" and deduced that since he and the Keyboard player appeared to be the same age & everyone else was noticeably younger that perhaps those two were the only original members, I didn't find out until later that wasn't the case (awesome drummer BTW) SO he sounded just like Hensley!!
It truly was an AMAZING show, EW was simply unbelievable "Frankenstein" was the last song & lasted about 20 minutes & he played a strap on synth, sax, percussion etc etc with a ferocity, mastery & innovation comparable only to Keith Emerson!!
Not bad for an Old Fart LOL it truly was inspiring:woot:
 
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Separated at Birth?

Geddy
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Grizelda

grizelda-the-ghastly-gourmet.jpg
 
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StephnG said:
Hey Miles,
I was raised on "UH" and I couldn't really notice a difference, normally I do a little research before I see a show to investigate the lineup etc but since this was a surprise, I didn't get to do that although I recognized "Mick Box" and deduced that since he and the Keyboard player appeared to be the same age & everyone else was noticeably younger that perhaps those two were the only original members, I didn't find out until later that wasn't the case (awesome drummer BTW) SO he sounded just like Hensley!!
It truly was an AMAZING show, EW was simply unbelievable "Frankenstein" was the last song & lasted about 20 minutes & he played a strap on synth, sax, percussion etc etc with a ferocity, mastery & innovation comparable only to Keith Emerson!!
Not bad for an Old Fart LOL it truly was inspiring:woot:
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FYI
Uriah Heep (band) - Wikipedia
Uriah Heep (band) - Wikipedia

I didn't know "John Wetton" was in the "UH" lineup, LOVED his work with "KC" and "UK" which I actually got to see live with the original lineup/1st Tour at the the ole Aragon "Brawl Room" in Chicago...Time To Kill...
 
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PillO said:
Yes. Going for the low hanging fruit ... :D


That is a good take on it. I have long been a fan of the original.


More broadly, there are singers from the 80s and 90s that were good back then, but haven't taken care of their voices (maybe they didn't expect to live this long?). In the studio, where they can take their time, spend days preparing, and do multiple takes, they can still sound good. But live, they just can't do it any more. James LaBrie (Dream Theater) clearly isn't what he used to be live, but in the studio still brings it.

There are exceptions. Paul Rodgers still sounds great. Robert Plant can still sing live. He doesn't hit all the high notes anymore; he saves them for where they are needed for impact. Similarly, Geddy took good care of his voice and likewise, needs so save the big notes for when they are needed.
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Well, you appreciate Geddy. I appreciate Neil.
 
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dagrev said:
Just idle thinking, but it would have been interesting to be at that first band practice with Geddy as he sings the first song and see everyone's reaction? Wonder who the first person was that said, "Hey, we found our lead singer!"

Clearly it all worked out just fine!
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Well, can either of the other two sing? Three of the greatest musicians on the planet.
 
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GBassNorth said:
On a related note, I was going through some of my old vinyl LPs the other day and playing a track or two off of each one. Rush, Boston, Journey, Kansas, Yes, and a few others from the mid to late 1970's. My 30 year old daughter walked into the room and asked, "Did all the male singers back then wear their underwear too tight?"

She had a good point, many of the male singers of the day did in fact sing at a very high pitch. Kinda seems like that continued into the 1980's and then fell out of vogue when Grunge hit. Not sure what style is popular with the current up and coming new rock bands.
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To me, only Bowie had range. God I miss him.
 
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StephnG said:
FYI
Uriah Heep (band) - Wikipedia
Uriah Heep (band) - Wikipedia

I didn't know "John Wetton" was in the "UH" lineup, LOVED his work with "KC" and "UK" which I actually got to see live with the original lineup/1st Tour at the the ole Aragon "Brawl Room" in Chicago...Time To Kill...
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Truly one of the FINEST albums EVER recorded and arguably the BEST efforts of the individuals involved!! IMHO Second To None..

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpDuVnWVnjuylNW0f3K7CnGIZDxQZfLQi
 
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