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Keith Baker (musician)

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Keith Baker (born 17 April 1950) is a drummer, best known for a brief stint with Uriah Heep. He played for Bakerloo, but left the group following the release of its only album.[1] He subsequently became the first drummer of Supertramp (then called Daddy) between late 1969 and early 1970.[2] Baker joined Uriah Heep prior to their second album Salisbury, replacing Nigel Olsson.[3] He recorded the album with the group, but left when he did not want to tour extensively with the band and was replaced by Ian Clark.[4]

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Uriah Heep (band)

Uriah Heep (band)

Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current lineup consists of guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Dave Rimmer. They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 54-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member. Notable former members of the band are vocalists David Byron, John Lawton, John Sloman and Peter Goalby, bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, John Wetton, Bob Daisley, Paul Newton, and John Jowitt, drummers Nigel Olsson, Iain Clark, Lee Kerslake and Chris Slade, and keyboardists Ken Hensley, Gregg Dechert and John Sinclair.

Supertramp

Supertramp

Supertramp were an English rock band that experienced massive global success in 1979 with their seventh album Breakfast in America. Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, the group were distinguished for blending progressive rock and pop styles as well as for a sound that relied heavily on Wurlitzer electric piano. The group's lineup changed numerous times throughout their career, with Davies being the only constant member throughout its history. Other longtime members included bassist Dougie Thomson, drummer Bob Siebenberg and saxophonist John Helliwell.

Salisbury (album)

Salisbury (album)

Salisbury is the second studio album by British rock band Uriah Heep, released in January 1971 by Vertigo Records. It was produced by Gerry Bron.

Nigel Olsson

Nigel Olsson

Nigel Olsson is an English rock drummer and singer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of the Elton John Band alongside bassist Dee Murray.

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References
  1. ^ Thompson, Dave. "Bakerloo - Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 April 2009.
  2. ^ Melhuish, Martin (1986). The Supertramp Book. Toronto, Canada: Omnibus Press. pp. 31–41. ISBN 0-9691272-2-7.
  3. ^ Strong, M. C. (1998). The great rock discography. Giunti. p. 874. ISBN 88-09-21522-2. Retrieved 23 April 2009.
  4. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Uriah Heep - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 April 2009.


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