Uriah Heep + Mother´s Finest

As the inventors of funk rock, they still rock hard today, but are open to metal, blues, and soul. In 1969, the band founded by singer David Byron and guitarist Mick Box under the name "Spice" changed its name to "Uriah Heep" (after a character from Charles Dickens' novel "David Copperfield"). The future trademarks of Uriah Heep were already evident in their debut album "Very Eavy, Very 'Umble," released in 1970: grandiose melodies, polyphonic vocals, and timeless songs. Songs such as "Gypsy," "Bird of Prey," and "Walking in Your Shadow" quickly made the band internationally famous. The album "Salisbury," featuring the rock classic "Lady in Black," brought them their European breakthrough in 1971. In Germany in particular, they became true rock icons. The band celebrated its greatest successes in the early 1970s with the albums "Demons and Wizards," "The Magician's Birthday," and "Sweet Freedom," which achieved gold status in the US. Uriah Heep were characterized by their polyphonic vocals, which earned them the nickname "Beach Boys of Heavy Metal," as well as their distinctive use of Hammond organ and Mick Box's wah-wah-soaked guitar. The band sold around 40 million records worldwide and established itself through tireless touring, particularly in Germany, Scandinavia, Japan, Eastern Europe, and Russia, where they became the first Western rock band to play in Moscow in 1987. Almost at the same time, the band Mother's Finest was formed. Singer couple Joyce "Baby Jean" Kennedy and Glenn Murdock founded the band in 1970 together with Gary Moore, Barry Borden, Jerry Seay, and Mike Keck. Their debut album, Mother's Finest, was released in 1972. Pretty much every classic rock record includes their hit "Baby Love" from the album "Mother Further," which was a spectacular global success for the band. Their groundbreaking Rockpalast show in 1978 was a positive shock experience that changed the music world. Rock with funk elements, played with incredible power and precision—something that had never been heard before. As the inventors of funk rock, they still play an "enormous set" today, but are open to metal, blues, and soul. The two outstanding lead singers, Glenn Murdock and Joyce Kennedy, are supported by the original line-up of fantastic guitarists Gary "Moses Mo" Moore and John Hayes, as well as mega bassist Jerry "Wyzard" Seay and powerhouse Dion Derrick on drums.