Oh boy, it’s finally happening! 🙌 URIAH HEEP is embarking on their farewell tour, “The Magician’s Farewell”, and I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭. I mean, who needs a social life when you can spend the next two to three years chasing your favorite prog rock band around the globe? 🗺️ Mick Box, the band’s guitarist, spoke with Metal Mayhem ROC and explained that this isn’t exactly a farewell, but more of a slow wind-down. Because, you know, the world has changed, and Brexit happened, and now it’s a hassle to tour with all the equipment and whatnot. 🤦♂️
So, what exactly does this mean for the fans? Well, URIAH HEEP will still play festivals, because, as Mick Box said, “it’s in our DNA”. 🎸 They’ll just be doing it at a slower pace, which is totally reasonable considering the band’s age and the current state of the world. I mean, have you seen the prices of flights and buses lately? 🚀 It’s like they’re charging us per hair on our heads or something!
The Future of URIAH HEEP
But fear not, dear fans, for Mick Box has confirmed that the band will indeed make a follow-up to their 25th studio album, “Chaos & Colour”. 🤘 Because, as he said, writing is in his DNA, and he writes every day. I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the fact that he writes every day or that he still has a functional DNA at his age 🧬. The band will find a spot somewhere along the line to put the brakes on and go into the studio, because, as Mick said, “it’s just something we love doing”. ❤️
And if you’re wondering how URIAH HEEP has managed to retain their trademark sound despite all the lineup changes over the years, Mick Box has an answer for that too. 🤔 According to him, as long as he’s there, the band will sound like URIAH HEEP. Because, you know, he created the template back in 1970 with their first album, “…Very ‘Eavy…Very ‘Umble”. 📀 And, of course, a lot of credit goes to their producer, Jay Ruston, who managed to make their album sound fresh and exciting. 🎶
What Drives URIAH HEEP
So, what’s the secret to URIAH HEEP’s longevity? 🤔 According to Mick Box, it’s just one word: passion. ❤️ Because, as he said, if you’ve got passion for what you do, then eventually you’ll achieve it. And, boy, have they achieved it! 🎉 With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and a career spanning over five decades, URIAH HEEP is definitely one of the most successful prog rock bands of all time. 🙌
And, as a fun fact, their current lineup includes Mick Box, frontman Bernie Shaw, bassist Dave Rimmer, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and keyboardist Phil Lanzon. 🤝 They debuted in 1970 with the release of one of hard rock’s milestones, “Very ‘Eavy, Very ‘Umble”, and have since constantly toured the world, playing up to 125 shows a year to more than 500,000 fans. 🤯 That’s a lot of shows, a lot of fans, and a lot of… well, everything! 🎸
In conclusion, if you’re a fan of URIAH HEEP, don’t panic! 🙅♂️ They’re not going away just yet. They’ll just be slowing down, playing festivals, and making new music. Because, as Mick Box said, “it’s in our DNA”. 🎸 So, go ahead and grab those tickets to their farewell tour, and let’s make some unforgettable memories with one of the most iconic prog rock bands of all time! 🎟️👏
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