Unfortunately due to heavy alcohol use, the band became inconsistent with their performances for the rest of the 70s in fact, it wasn’t until the release of “Fallen Angel” in 1978 that the band recorded an album with a consistent lineup. Meanwhile, Ken Hensley had gradually recording his own, mellower material releasing his solo debut Proud Words on a Dusty Shelf the same year. A year later Uriah Heep recorded and released a live double album during their performance at the Birmingham Town Hall. Using this, they released “Demons and Wizards” which was released in 1972 and peaking at number 20 in the United Kingdom and 23 in the United States.
Two albums later the band went through another lineup change resulting in a newfound chemistry. Despite the minor change, they released their debut album “…Very ‘Eavy…Very ‘Umble” in 1970. The band changed their name to Uriah Heep and started to record their debut album, and three quarters into the recording of the album Alex Napier was replaced by Nigel Olsson (who in turn was replaced by Keith Baker). The band gigged, eventually making their way to the marquee level and gained the attention of Hit Record Productions Ltd.'s boss Gerry Bron who helped them get signed to Vertigo Records.
Having answer a music paper ad, Garrick and Box were joined by drummer Alex Napier and bassist Paul Newton. Formed originally in 1967 by guitarist Mick Box with David Garrick, as Spice.
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