Keith Baker (musician)

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Keith Baker (born 14 April 1948 in Birmingham, England[citation needed]) 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 Clarke.[4] He also played for B. J. Cole and Carla Rugg.[citation needed] Baker also plays bass guitar.[citation needed] Baker later performed with ex- Uriah Heep bassist Paul Newton and guitarist Dave Beale in a band called "Off The Cuff".

Discography

  • Bakerloo (Bakerloo)
  • New Hovering Dog (B.J. Cole)
  • Dynamite (Carla Rugg)
  • Salisbury (Uriah Heep)
  • Very 'eavy... Very 'umble (Uriah Heep)

References

  1. Thompson, Dave. "Bakerloo - Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-04-23. 
  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 2009-04-23. 
  4. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Uriah Heep - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-04-23. 


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