REVIEWS

Manchester * March 17 * Fourth gig of the tour.

Pictures by Adrian Singleton.

Hi everybody, Uriah Heep at Manchester University has got to be one of the most memorable for me. A sold out concert-the atmospere was electric from word go, only to get more intense and exciting with every number played as Mr Box and Co. worked the crowd into a frenzy. The sound was perfect from word go, without any of the usual feedback or adjustments you get used to at concerts. No need to go through the play list, enough to say every song was tightly played with passion and enthusiasm,"Universal Wheels" "Between Two Worlds" and "Come away Malinda" were the high spots for me. Though not up to the official standard, I think my photo's capture the atmosphere as everyone wanted to take a piece of Heep home. Mick Box is a pure gentleman as he met me back stage to complete the ambition of my life. Uriah Heep for ever, 

Adrian Singleton.

I had to e-mail you after seeing Uriah Heep in Manchester recently as it was just such a brilliant gig ! I saw them first in 1982 at Castle Donington when Status Quo headlined , ah those were the days ! 

At the time I thought they were the best band on the line up even though they were about the third band on with an unwarmed up Castle Donington crowd to contend with . I have to admit that I had not seem them live since , which if any one does their sums is nineteen years ago ! I liked them for the same reasons as I do now as they were a band with a big heart with big songs . They opened up in Manchester with Return To Fantasy and indeed it was as I was sixteen again and if any band can make you feel like that they must be good . I can only wish the band the best for the future and I will try not to leave so long again before I see them . 

Mark Bennett

Saw Heep last night in Manchester. Brilliant gig, first saw Heep in 70, and have managed 8 or so gigs since, bought all early albums, then dipped into 80's onwards. Always cite them as a fave and brilliant live act. Last night was one of the best. My neck will throb for a week or so. Thanks guys. Great to see the wide age range in the audience and that there are plenty of new Heepsters. The "Sold Out" signs were evidence that there's plenty Heep lovers out there. Good luck for the rest of the tour and I certainly hope to see you same venue or bigger next year. Thanks to Stray and Nazareth for great support. 

Geoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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