Mick Box was already a member of pre-Heep group Spice and its predecessor The Stalkers. He is the co-founder of both bands together with vocalist David Byron. Box is the only original member still in the band and he has played guitar on all Uriah Heep and Spice recordings ever released. He is indeed Mr. Uriah Heep.
RECORDINGS
All Uriah Heep & Spice recordings
Mick Box hasn't released any solo records but he has been guesting on guitar on numerous albums and projects over the years:
- All the songs on David Byron's solo album 'Take No Prisoners' (1975)
- 'I Remember' on David Byron's solo album 'Baby Faced Killer' (1978) (uncredited as "a guest lead guitarist")
- 'Maybe I'm Amazed' & 'Stealer' on Spearfish album 'Back, For The Future' (2000)
- 'Doamna In Negru' (Lady In Black) on Iris album 'Matase Alba' (2002). This recording features also Bernie Shaw on vocals). There was also a promo video filmed featuring both Box & Shaw
- 'New Star Rising' on John Wetton's album 'Raised In Captivity' (2011)
- 'Love Her Madly' (with Mark Stein on vocals) on various artists album 'Light My Fire - A Classic Rock Salute To The Doors' (2014)
- 'Which Way Will The Wind Blow?', 'Fear Of Falling' & 'Shelter From The Rain' on Trevor Bolder's album 'Sail The Rivers' (2020)
- 'A Drummer's Heart Will Never Die' (with Robert Hart on vocals and also Russell Gilbrook on drums) on Masters Project single (2023)
- 'Last Christmas' (with Graham Bonnet on vocals) on various artists album 'A Heavy Metal Christmas' (2023)
- 'Takin' It To The Streets', 'You Can Do Magic' & 'Magnet And Steel' on various artists album 'Yacht Rock' (2025). Promo video of 'Takin' It To The Streets' was also released featuring also Bob Daisley on bass
- 'History' on Khalil Turk & Friends album Turkish Delight III (2025)
- 'The Sound Of A Nation' on Peter Goalby album 'Don't Think This Is Over' (2025)
- 'Look At Yourself' on Nuclear Messiah album Black Flame (feat. Sebastian Bach on vocals, Chris Poland, Derek Sherinian, Bob Daisley & Carmine Appice) (April 2026). Promo video was also released
- 'Man On The Silver Mountain' on 'Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow' (feat. Sebastian Bach on vocals, Doug Aldrich, Bob Daisley, Carmine Appice & Jonathan Cain). Promo video was also released
