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David Byron was listed as a songwriter, composer and pop singer. Born on January 29, 1947, David Byron was from Epping, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on February 28, 1985, at the age of 38.
My Take
As a fan of classic hard rock, I cannot overlook David Byron. As the original lead vocalist of Uriah Heep, he powered early-1970s anthems like "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'" with an operatic, full-throated voice and a flamboyant stage presence that was entirely his own. Born in Epping in 1947 under the real name David Garrick, he burned brightly but briefly, dying in 1985 at just 38. That loss still feels like a genuine waste of a singular talent to me. I hold a special reverence for the rock vocalists who left too soon, and Byron's fiery legacy keeps earning my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Byron
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・バイロン
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ばいろん
- Born
- January 29, 1947 – February 28, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Epping, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / composer / pop singer / musician
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.david-byron.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Byron
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q442789
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Byron born?
Born January 29, 1947.
When did David Byron die?
Died February 28, 1985, aged 38.
Where was David Byron from?
David Byron was from Epping, United Kingdom.
What did David Byron do?
David Byron worked as singer, songwriter, composer, pop singer, musician.
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