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my first day in london i went downtown to look for some fun
then i got drunk at the PUB. On my second day in
london i went downtown to look for some fun then i got
drunk at the PUB. ON my 3rd day in london i went
downtown to look for some fun then i got drunk at the
PUB. on my 4th day in london i went downtown to look for some
fun then i watched everyone elses get drunk at the
PUB.
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MADMAN
p.s. URIAH ( i had much fun ) Heep FOReVER
First
the Lawton show was great. Opened up with Easy Livin'.
Played some really great tracks, including Rain where the bass
player did the piano
part. What a blast. These guys were tight, John
was in top form. Ken sat
in on two songs. The venue was small, about 350 people.
The festival kicked off this morning. Question and
answer session with the
band, Ken, John, and Wetton. Some really interesting
paintings from Roger
Dean on display and for sale. Out of my price range I'm
afraid.
Look forward to the MBP tonight. It should be a
something.
I get back to you in a day or so. Too many beers and
late nights! :-)
Ron Mann
Uriah
Heep appeared on Stage on 10.20 am starting with the
classic opener of the last two years , Return To Fantasy.Then a
selection of newer material followed .Logical
Progression, Universal Wheels, Between Two Worlds, I Hear
Voices , Sweet Pretender and Only The Young were played, not
with that order . Somewhere among them there was Stealin'. But
the biggest surprise of the whole gig was TALES!!!!! I had
neever heard it live in the past and it was AMAZING !!! Same
thing with Magician's Birthday . I 'll Keep On trying was
quite a good surprise too. The other songs were, not with that
order : Sunrise , Gypsy , July Morning , Easy Livin, Bird Of
Prey , Lady In Black , Look At Yourself.
The band was
perfect, much better than last time in 1999. Especially
Bernie was great . In my oppinion he saved the band from the
free-fall.
After the
showIhad the opportunitty to pass backstage . That was the
best experience of my entire life . Meeting Uriah Heep is
something that doesn't happen every day ....
Generally it was
the perfect evening , with one of the best gigs i have
witnessed.
Panos
Papapanagou
Well
guy's, I've just got home from the most amazing 3 days of my
life. Much
to your annoyance I'm not going to give you a report yet as
I've got too much
to do, not least to have some sleep. Rest assured that the
whole event was
amazing. Some things were less than perfect but in themselves
they added to
the enjoyment of the event.
Bob Carruthers and Dave Owen...those who have rocked salute
you!!!!
Report and pictures later but as some of the European guys get
home I'm sure
the reports will flood in.
Mike Taylor
Hi
all,
Had a great time at the MBP, a once in a lifetime experience.
Where can I order the DVD / CD Set
Keep on rockin'
Vincent
I'm
back home finally despite of the fog in London this morning
that delayed
the flight. I had a really great time in London. Thanks to all
who were
there to share the experience.
More later
Tapio M.
I still keep forgetting
to look left when crossing streets in London.
Bob Winward |
Hello
fellow Heepsters!
Got back home to Finland from London today having spend 3
unbelievable days
and nights in London at MBP!
I'm not gonna write a huge report as I'm quite tired having
close to no
sleep last night except a little naps at
Airport bus and plane.
Thursday nights gig was John Lawton Band at Borderline. Bunch
of Heepsters
got together at Royal George
pub before and after the gig. I didn't write down the setlist
so someone
else hopefully posts that. During the
set Trevor and Stella Hensley did a couple of numbers and Ken
joined for 3
songs, singing the lead for
Lady In Black!
Heep Festival started on Friday at Kensingto Hilton Hotel. At
the press
call there were all of the band (except
Lee who was late thanks to British rail or something like
that), Ken
Hensley and John Wetton. Of course there
was chance to get autographs. Lee came just in for the
autograph session.
In the afternoon there was a
Biggest Heep Fan competition. It was very very tight and and
finally the
three runner ups Louis Rentrop,
Tapio Minkkinen and a third guy whose name I don't remember
(sorry) who
answered all 30 questions had
the last hard task in front of them: air guitar competition (Stealin')!
This again was extremely tight and
finally crowd chose Louis to be the vinner. Prize was a nice
jacket. I hope
someone will post a picture
on a web site soon.
Shepher's Bush Empire is just a walking distance from
Kensington Hilton.
Heepsters got together at O'Neils
pub next door to Empire to get ready for the evenings show
full of
surprises. There was magic in the air
as Ken was going to join Heep on stage. As a supporting act
Trevor and
Stella Hensley got a call only
4 hours notice. They did a great acoustic set. Heep came on
stage and
kicked the shoff with Return To
Fantasy followed by some usual stuff. Then the surprises of
the evening
started to happen: Tales!! with
Thijs van Leer from Focus on flute. He sure is a great player.
Later on the
set he joined Heep on Misstress
of All Times. After I'll Keep On Trying Ken Hensley joined and
now we had
6-member Heep on stage with
double keyboards! Heep continued with July Morning,
Paradise/Spell & Circle
of Hands in which Ken
played slide guitar in the end. Then what we all had been
waiting for.
Magician's Birthday!!! Mick's
solo with Lee was awesome! John Lawton joined in laiter with
Sympathy.
After the show was over
Heep had to redo 3 numbers due to some problems as the gig was
recorded for
DVD. Here's the
setlist:
Uriah Heep, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Dec 7, 2001
Return To Fantasy
Universal Wheels
Only The Young
Stealin'
Tales *
Sweet Pretender
Between Two Worlds
I Hear Voices
Logical Progression
Misstress Of All Times *
I'll Keep On Trying
July Morning **
Paradise/The Spell **
Circle Of Hands **
The Magician's Birthday ** ***
Sympathy ** ***
Easy Livin' **
Encore 1:
Sunrise **
Free And Easy ** ***
Encore 2:
Lady In Black * ** ***
* w/ Thijs van Leer on flute
** w/ Ken Hensley
*** w/ John Lawton
That was a Heepsters heaven but what was to follow the next
day ....
Missed the beginning of Heep Festival being a little sleepy in
the morning
and got to Hilton
in the middle of Roger Dean session. After the autograph
session there was
an acoustic
workshop by John Lawton and Steve Dunning (John's bass
player). That was a
lot of fun.
In the end they played Lady In Black and some Heepsters
including joined
them on stage for backing
vocals. Tapio Minkkinen made a debut of his singing career
getting on stage
and singing a couple
of first verses of Finnish version! After workshop there was a
Heep auction
of different memorabilia
including a Fender Squier Stratocaster signed by all Heep
members and Ken
Hensley, John Lawton
and John Wetton. This went to Muzzy for $300. Also there was a
t-shirt
auction from Mick's personal
collection.
Last night's concert was Ken Hensley & John Wetton at
Kentish Town Forum.
Doors were supposed
to be opened at 6 (have to finish by 10) but they opened them
little later
than 6.30 which turned to
be a big bummer since support act Mostly Autumn had to shorten
their set.
This is really a great band
and deserved to have more time on stage. At about 8 Ken came
on stage and
started the set with
a short piano improvisation leading to Hammond improvisation
during which
the band came on stage
(w/out John Wetton) and they kicked into Easy Livin' Ken
handling the
vocals. I can't really find words
to tell but Ken was so into it 110% with full of emotion! It
looked that
this moment meant so much to
him. He was singing almost in tears. At the end of EL Ken
called Mr. John
Wetton in and they kicked
into one of my favorite tunes of Wetton ear, One Way Or
Another John
handling the vocals! It was
Heepsters heaven again. After that they did some Heep numbers
followed by
John's stuff and songs
from Running Blind. John played guitar in the main set and
switched to bass
on encores (double bass)
Here's the setlist:
Ken Hensley & John Wetton, Kentish Town Forum, London, Dec
8, 2001
Easy Livin'
One Way Or Another
Return To Fantasy ->
July Morning
Wetton song
Confession
Wetton song
Wetton song
Wetton song
The Wizard
I Don't Wanna Wait
Running Blind song
Ken's slide guitar solo->
Tell Me (?)
Encore:
Lady In Black
Heat Of The Moment
Downside of Forum was their security & bouncers. I haven't
seen anywhere so
aggressive security and
bouncers (even in Tavastia Club in Helsinki) than in Forum.
They were
aggressively spotting cameras
and confiscating them and "kicking people around".
The night before at Heep
gig in Empire Dave Owen
made a kind request of no flash photography as the gig was
going to be
taped for DVD and everything
was cool and discreet.
Alright, it was great time in London, seeing 3 great shows, 2
day festival
and meeting old Heep friends
from around the world and also meeting new ones. Thanks to
everyone for the
great time! I hope to see
more reviews soon once people get out of London to their
computers :-)
Jyrki Usva
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There
are things in one's life that should never be
forgotten.
But
this was an evening,and in some respect a one
and only, guys... no one will ever have to remind
me of.
I
really don't have more right words to describe what
I'm still feeling.
So, thank
you very much Mick !
Thank
you very very much Lee!
Thank
you very very very much Trevor!
Thank
you very very very very much Phil !
(and
forget about me mentioning 'Abominog' and ' Head
first' at about 1.30 pm ,
just
wanted to chat a little!)
Thank
you very very very very very very much Bernie!
(We
couldn't have wished for a better photograph , well...
and
here she is our daughter who has asked us to try
to
get a picture from you ).
It
ain't over till it's over , see you again december the
22th in Helmond
Yours,
Till Future Echoes Pass
Rob
Penninks &
Karin Derksen
and Mirte of course !
My
trip to London was great...I roomed up with ED H.HE was great
to hang out with as well as having fun. My trip started in
WEST PALM BEACH. then went to Ohio,, get on the plane there
and here this hey merrick,, it was no
other thn Dave white and friends...Dave and i
laughed almost whole thrip. I kinda felt bad for the guy
trying to sleep next to us,, hahahahahahahaha...I am not
one for going into a bunch of detail ,,there will be
plenty of posts.....All of the shows were cool,, even
the glitter band at the after party and they played
an OSMONDS TUNE,, one called crazy horses that
has heavy gtr riffs...AS far as the
Heep show i was 1st balcony front...i could see
verything, it was a great visual and hear everything
as well.. i have always wanted to see MAGICIANS BIRTHDAY
PLAYED LIVE with the gtr and drum jam,, WOW....
As far as trying to mention everyone forget it,, you
know who you are...it was great to see old faces
as well as meet new ones......ALL the events were
great....all the beer drinking was great,,all the fun
was great EXCEPT FOR ONE OF YOU CALLING MY ROOM AT 5 IN
THE MORNING...nuff said....except for i had
a lot of fun.....
MADMAN
uriah ( one of the best times in my life) Heep forever
Hi Guys:
I got back in about 4. Mac and I left Ed at he
airport, then he came to my house for a few hours till Debbie
got here to
pick him up. Now, I'm just trying to read about 300
emails, get my mind fixed on Eastern Standard Time again and
get
more then 4 hours sleep for a change!
I will make a few simple post tonight, but that is it.
This week has been like a fairy tale. I talked to people
from all over the world who had one simple bond.......Heep!
The highlights for me were:
1. Meeting Ken for the first time. Thanks to Dan
Diehl from GA, who is a personal friend of Ken's (looks like
modern day version of Dave Byron), he introduced me quite
well. Ken talked to me as a person one on one for about
an half an hour. He told me personally, "I never said
goodbye, did I?"
2. The MBP show: Wow! That is all I can add
now. The highlight to me was Sympathy, Paradise/The
Spell, TMB, and redoing the three songs at the end.
3. John Lawton: His acoustic set was about as
good as his regular show. His bass player (damned I
can't remember his name) is one of the best musicians I've
ever seen. John and Iris are class. They talk to
everyone and remember our first names. What else can you
ask for.
4. Ken's show: He and Wetton had a great
chemistry. The Heat of The Moment was a nice addition to
the set. Topped off another great night of fast paced
music. What else can I add to what has been said?
5. Mostly Autumn: This a good band. A nice
refreshing new face on the music industry. Everything
that has been written about them is right on the money.
6. The Heepsters: This is the reason it happens.
You guys are the greatest. I met so many new friends,
hooked up with so many old and had people coming up to me from
around the world who knew me, but I didn't know them.
What can be said about you that can do any of this justice?
This reason alone makes me want to go back again and again.
Thanks to everyone who made this happen.
You know who you are and I hope you do it again soon!
Ron
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