David Byron ( b4 )

Death and legacy

Byron died of alcohol-related complications, including liver disease and seizures, at his home in Berkshire on 28 February 1985. He was 38 years old. On BBC Radio's The Friday Rock Show Tommy Vance played "July Morning" in tribute.

On the "Equator" tour, around the time of Byron's death, Uriah Heep dedicated "The Wizard" to him. There were also tributes to him and deceased bassist Gary Thain on the 1998 album Sonic Origami.

Discography

Solo albums

• Take No Prisoners – 1975
• Baby Faced Killer – 1978
• That Was Only Yesterday - The Last EP – Recorded 1984, released 2008

with the Byron Band

• On the Rocks – 1981
• Lost and Found – Recorded 1980–82, released 2003

with Uriah Heep

• Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble – 1970
• Salisbury – 1971
• Look at Yourself – 1971
• Demons and Wizards – 1972 US:Gold
• The Magician's Birthday – 1972 US:Gold
• Uriah Heep Live – 1973 UK:Silver US:Gold
• Sweet Freedom – 1973 UK:Silver US:Gold
• Wonderworld – 1974 UK:Silver
• Return to Fantasy – 1975 UK:Silver
• High and Mighty – 1976
• Live at Shepperton '74 – Recorded 1974, released 1986
• The Lansdowne Tapes – Recorded 1969–71, released 1993

with Rough Diamond

• Rough Diamond – 1977