Mick Box

Mick Box

Mick Box
Background information
Birth name Michael Frederick Box
Also known as Mick Box
Born (1947-06-09) 9 June 1947
Walthamstow, East London, England
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Piano
Years active 1965present
Associated acts David Byron
Uriah Heep
Iris
Spearfish
Website www.mick-box.net
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, Ruokangas signature model, Furch guitars

Michael Frederick "Mick" Box (born 9 June 1947, in Walthamstow, East London, England) 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. He currently resides in North London with his wife and son.

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

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