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Mick Box
Mick Box performing in 2008
Mick Box performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMichael Frederick Box
Also known asMick Box
Born (1947-06-09) 9 June 1947 (age 77)
Walthamstow, East London, England
GenresHard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Piano
Years active1964–present
Websitewww.mick-box.net

Michael Frederick Box (born 9 June 1947) is an English musician who is the lead guitarist of British rock group Uriah Heep, having previously been a member of The Stalkers and Spice, both with original Uriah Heep vocalist David Byron.[1] He is the only member from the band's founding in 1969 who is still active with the group, and – following the 2020 deaths of Lee Kerslake and Ken Hensley – is also the last surviving member of the group's classic lineup.[2]

Mick Box, Oslo, Norway, 1977

Discography

With David Byron

With Uriah Heep

With Iris

With Spearfish

References

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (2002) The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music, Virgin Books, ISBN 1-85227-947-8, p. 468
  2. ^ Parnell, Joel (4 February 2015). "MICK BOX - URIAH HEEP Interview". Desert Highways. Archived from the original on 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.