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Much of David Copperfield is autobiographical, and some scholars believe Heep's mannerisms and physical attributes to be based on Hans Christian Andersen, [2] [3] whom Dickens met shortly before writing the novel. Uriah Heep's schemes and behaviour could also be based on Thomas Powell, [4] an employee of Thomas Chapman, a friend of Dickens ...
The name Uriah is of uncertain origin. Early on it was suggested to be of Hebrew origin, a theophoric name referencing Yahweh, meaning "the L ORD (Yahweh) is my light". Later several possible sources from Anatolian languages have been suggested [1] until in 2018 it was identified as a probable loan from Luwian uriia- 'commander'.
Uriah Heep may refer to: Uriah Heep (David Copperfield), a character in the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield; Uriah Heep (band), a British rock band active ...
Firefly was released in February 1977, displaying "renewed effervescence and energy in unveiling what was clearly a new beginning for Heep" (per. K. Blows), "a new vigour and confidence" (according to a Record Mirror review) [21] and also the new singer's abilities: the latter (according to AllMusic), although lacking the multi-octave range of ...
Uriah Heep – The main antagonist of the novel's second half, Heep serves first as clerk from age 11 or 12; at age 15 he meets Copperfield and a few years later becomes partner to Mr Wickfield. He presents himself as self-deprecating and talks of being " ' umble", but gradually reveals his wicked and twisted character.
[11] [12] Uriah Heep's lineup remained stable until January 2007, when Kerslake was forced to leave the band due to "ongoing health problems". [13] He was replaced by Russell Gilbrook in March. [14] On 21 May 2013, Bolder died of cancer, [15] having taken a touring hiatus due to an operation earlier that year with John Jowitt covering. [16]
The band's last concert was on 21 February 1970 at St Mary's College in Twickenham, supporting Deep Purple - the band changed its name to Uriah Heep shortly after. The first concert as Uriah Heep was on 20 March at the Technical College in Salisbury. Plans had been made to change the band name to Uriah Heep as early as December 1969, though.
The album also included a remake of "Think It Over", a song recorded by the prior (and largely different) line-up of Uriah Heep. The original version (featuring John Sloman on lead vocals, Trevor Bolder on bass, Gregg Dechert on keyboards, and Chris Slade on drums), was the A-side of a 1980 Heep single.