1969 - Mick Box and David Byron formed Spice.

1970 - Signed by Manager, Gerry Bron, changed name to Uriah Heep, recruited Ken Hensley, released "Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble" with bassist Paul Newton and drummers Alex Napier and Nigel Olson.

1971 - Release of "Salisbury" and "Look At Yourself". Paul Newton replaced by Mark Clark who in turn was replaced by Gary Thain. Drummer Keith Baker joined to be replaced by Iain Clark who was replaced by Lee Kerslake.

1972 - Release of "Demons and Wizards" and Magician's Birthday".

1973 - Release of "Uriah Heep Live" and "Sweet Freedom".

1974 - Release of "Wonderworld".

1975 - Release of "Return To Fantasy" and "Best Of Uriah Heep". Gary Thain replaced by ex Roxy Music/King Crimson bassist John Wetton.

1976 - Release of "High & Mighty" followed by sacking of David Byron and departure of John Wetton. Trevor Bolder and John Lawton joined.

1977 - Release of "Firefly" and "Innocent Victim".

1978 - Release of "Fallen Angel".

1979 - John Lawton and Lee Kerslake replaced by vocalist John Sloman and drummer Chris Slade.

1980 - Release of "Conquest". Ken Hensley replaced by Gregg Dechert.

1981 - Trevor Bolder left to join Wishbone Ash. Gregg Dechert, Chris Slade and John Sloman sacked. Bob Daisley (Bass), John Sinclair (Keyboards), Lee Kerslake (Drums) and Pete Goalby (Vocals) joined.

1982 - Release of "Abominog".

1983 - Release of "Head First". Trevor Bolder re-joined; replacing Bob Daisley.

1985 - Signed to C.B.S. Release of " Equator".

During 1985 URIAH HEEP celebrates it's fifteenth anniversary with an eagerness thats quite startling. There have been few bands with quite such volotile history.. . From the enormous worldwide success of the early seventies which saw HEEP sell some 30 million albums, through the bleak years of the late seventies with what seemed like almost monthly lime-up changes, to the bands re-emergance in 1982 with a stable line-up and a couple of classic albums in 'Abominog' and 'Head First'.

The bands new found success is now celebrated with the signing of a major worldwide deal with C.B.S. following a fifteen year association with Bronze Records. Comments Heeps manic lead guitarist and founder member MICK BOX, 'We decided to capitalise on our own belief in the band with fresh legs and enthusiasm in every department'. That decision has now paid off handsomely - with new management and a new producer in Tony Platt, the band releases 'EQUATOR', its strongest and most accomplished album to date,