Feb 2009

RUSSELL GILBROOK TAKES REGAL TIP TO URIAH HEEP

Classic British rock act Uriah Heep are another example of a 'survival' band with a long and turbulent history who are currently enjoying a new lease of life. Probably best known for hits like 'July Morning', 'Gypsy' and 'Easy Living' back in the hard rockin' 1970's, the band – featuring veteran mainstay guitarist Mick Box and ex-Spider From Mars bassist, Trevor Bolder – have recently released their 21st studio album, 'Wake The Sleeper'.

When long-time drummer, Lee Kerslake (who was in the original Blizzard Of Ozz band with Ozzy, bassist Bob Daisley and guitarist Randy Rhoads) was forced to retire in 2007 due to health reasons, Heep began a search for a replacement.

And that replacement turned out to be highly-respected session drummer, Russell Gilbrook who has played with a long list of diverse musical icons, including Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, Van Morrison, John Farnham, Alan Price, jazz trombonist Chris Barber and 50's skiffle hero Lonnie Donegan. A long time Regal Tip endorsee, Russell didn't have any problem wondring which sticks he would use in his new gig – he already has his own signature stick series produced by Regal Tip (RG204R) that he can't be parted from!


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