A Tribute to Lee Kerslake (1947-2020)

Join host Pete Pardo for a tribute to the late drummer Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne, Toe Fat, The Gods, Living Loud, Head Machine) who passed away today at the age of 73. #leekerslake
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[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

The only trouble with being this age - watching folks pass away you enjoyed in your youth. RIP Lee.

[@sspbrazil]

MrFrikkenfrakken yep

[@starshiptrooper7670]

I agree. It's a major drag. Chris Squire was a big one for me. RIP Lee

[@kevinwilson598]

So true and our time is just around the corner

[@jazzpunk]

@@starshiptrooper7670 That & Neal Peart. You actually feel like you know these guys...

[@jaimeres]

MrFrikkenfrakken I’m with you. I’m 58, and all my favorite musicians are dying left and right. You think these guys are going to live forever, but we know they won’t. 😥

[@mikeshannon658]

Lee always took time out to chat with fans--he wasn't one of those guys who'd say, "I'll be right with you" and wouldn't be seen again. I chatted with Lee several times over the years and he always greeted a person like they were old chums. When I was a zit face, braces wearing teenager in 1982 I met Ozzy when he was on vacation on Hilton Head Island. Lee had just been fired from Ozzy's band and my friend Eric and I approached him as he was drinking at an outside bar and playing cards with the bartender. Ozzy was buzzed but super friendly. Being a Heep fan first, I mentioned how upset I was he'd fired Lee from his band. "That's not true man" Ozzy kept insisting. Of course with hindsight we all know Sharon was the instigator but my young self wasn't having any of it. "Not what I read," I answered and so it went. Long story short (too late) when I met up with Lee after Heep's 2002 performance in the pub of the Empire in London I was able to finally tell him how I'd defended his honor all those years ago. He broke in at one point, my wife adding to the chorus, that it was Sharon who's actually fired him, but I only knew what Hit Parader had stated at the time I said. When I finished my story of telling Ozzy what a mistake it was to lose Lee, he said, "Sir, you're a gentleman and a scholar, " with an appropriate flourish of his hand. These words are exactly what HE was. Legendary drummer and one of the nicest souls to ever play in a rock and roll band. R.I.P.

[@nickehanninen874]

Met him once, so full of heart.

[@rodmunch4879]

Sharon is a demon. Bob and lee made ozzy.

[@garybourke468]

Thank you .

[@davidlaurie1740]

Like all the members of Uriah Heep, a lovely guy. I briefly met him for an autograph at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton (UK) on the Blizzard tour but more memorably in Worthing on the Equator tour... I’m always a little shy of going up to the band members but when a friend shouted out that I was a big Heep fan he came up and gave me that big bear hug! RIP Lee.

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

rod Munch Absolutely, Brother. Without Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake there would be NO “Blizzard of Oz” or “Diary of a Madman,” and all those great songs and legendary drumming! And really, those are the ONLY Ozzy records IMO.

[@jazzpunk]

That era of Heep with Thain and Kerslake will always be special for me. RIP, guys.

[@ZalMoxis]

And Byron.

[@marcelopepinho]

...and Byron

[@alyceinchainz1]

Best line up ever

[@marcelopepinho]

.... I forgot ...and John Wetton ...

[@davidpickering4291]

The first concert I ever attended was Uriah Heep on the "Demons and Wizards" tour. Lee Kerslake and Gary Thain (a criminally underappreciated bassist) were a super tight rhythm section.

[@sameoldeh]

Diary Of A Madman was Ozzy's best album ever. Lee Kerslake had such an important part in this,amazing timekeeper. RIP Lee Kerslake. Remembered for a very long time.

[@CatharticusX]

sameoldeh The way he uses the snare drum to build up the tension in the middle section of Diary of a Madman chilled me since the first time I heard it. It’s like an Edgar Allen Poe poem. Flawless album.

[@markr.devereux2713]

That album was huge for metal fans kinda a lull in the early 80s for us fans from the holy of holiest 70s when metal was developed and never got much better in following decades. 70s drummers were and are the best no question. No speed metal no weird snare sounds or idiotic kick drum metallica shit. Oops I just admitted I'm a boomer fuck u genX YZ or millenials you got no ear for quality or musicality. Some of the shit coming out is ridiculous.

[@Mike-aka747]

Only Hensley and Box are still living from the classic lineup. RIP Lee Kerslake Rip David Byron Rip Gary Thaine.

[@ogrebattle22763]

Lost interest in Uriah Heep after David Byron's firing....

[@Mike-aka747]

ogrebattle22763 yea the Lawton era was pretty nerdy so much lame soft rock and Conquest was dreadful too. More nerdy Heep. However I totally dig the Goalby era it was pop metal but I felt it was of high caliber

[@norms3913]

Bob daisley the bassist of uriah heep at 1 time is still alive

[@dirkbag22]

That bass Gary played was so great. I still miss him.

[@thebeginningofsorrows7500]

Also Trevor Bolder RIP.

[@jasonyoung7705]

Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley, great writing team and amazing rhythm section. RIP Lee.

[@ponkopanajot5143]

Какво ще кажеш за Гари Тейн ....

[@darkside_sonic763]

RIP Lee. Signature drum beat. So recognizable. Ozzy wouldn’t of succeeded w/o the writing of Kerslake/Daisley. Mourn, listen and celebrate the life of Lee Kerslake.

[@nick_vee]

RIP Lee Kerslake. Sad how He and Bob Daisley got screwed over by Ozzy and Sharon on the Blizzard and Diary albums when they asked for their fair share and were subsequently remixed off the original recordings instead, replaced by Mike Bordin and Robert Trujillo. At least the 30th Anniversary editions restored their parts but they never really got the recognition they deserved.

[@sspbrazil]

Toe Fat were great, one of the best band names too. Sharon Osborne is a nasty person. R.I.P. Lee.

[@cb90222]

Agreed on the Sharon part!! I met Lee way back in the early 70's and was still friends with him until he passed away 😔 😢 RIP my friend 😔 😇 🙏 🙏 🙏#chicagogroupie70s

[@jimhunt2283]

Sharon is a POS.

[@Mike-aka747]

Sharon is gonna have her day someday. She really hosed Kerslake and Daisley Bill Ward and Jake E Lee. Amongst many others. Burrrrrn Bitch Burrrrrn!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sspbrazil]

Mike G I doubt she will really suffer a lot, though Ozzy is sick now, so that must be a burden on her, her cash cow can’t bring in the cash no more.

[@Mike-aka747]

ssp Yeah. It sounds like Oz isn’t doing to well now. She better start learning how to save money soon. Just imagine if no Covid 19. She would probably have him killing himself on tour. Oz needs to rest and just enjoy rest of what he’s got to live. However long it is. Hopefully he’s got a few more good years in him. I’ll tell ya. When these Sabbath guys go down it’s gonna be a shitty four days for me. Make that 5 with Dio gone. Iommi seems to be ticking pretty well still but the damn cancer could read it’s ugly head. God forbid. Geezer is probably the best off of the 4 right now for sure. Not much is said about Bill but he did live a prettt hard lifestyle back in the day. It’s hard a lot of my heroes are falling.

[@SAWBILLPRO]

Lee Kerslake was a true rock legend. One of my favourite drummers. R.I.P.

[@davel7791]

RIP Lee. Thank you for the music.

[@breakaleg10]

He will play at the magician's birthday, with the rest of the demons and wizards

[@jerryattwooll4864]

Nice one.

[@stephensdygert7600]

No he won't. Your either in Adam or CHRIST. Ask Ken Hensley. There won't be any Magicians, Demons, or Wizards in heaven.

[@stevieray1507]

@@stephensdygert7600 There is no heaven, except in your imagination, so. there is no reason to get all self righteous and rude when someone else refers to such common, harmless fantasies that were an integral part of the Uriah Heep sound, lyrics and imagery! Please grow up!

[@stephensdygert7600]

@@stevieray1507 Ken Hensley is a youth pastor today. His band Live Fire, sounds more like Uriah Heep, than the Box Band. Hensley wrote lots of Godly, Christian orientated lyrics. Look at Yourself, July Morning, Sunrise, Easy Living, Circle of Hands, Stealin, Pilgrim, 7 stars, ect.ect. God was dealing with him, Cocaine almost killed him. Many Rockers have gotten saved. Ken Hensley, Kerry Livgren& Dave Hope(Kansas) Nicko McBrain(Maiden) Alice Cooper, Blackie Lawless, Dave Mustaine, Tommy Aldridge, Michael Schenker ect.ect. There our three heavens. The one you can see from earth. The sencond heaven you can see about 1% of it at night. High powered telescopes enable more of the sencond heaven too be seen. The space stations, and Satellite pictures. The living God dwells in the heart of every believer. The third Heaven is quite a detailed discussion.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

I listened to Uriah Heep all weekend and still listening 🎧, I'm a huge Fan

[@kamranmalik8546]

I'm sorry to hear about, Rest in Peace Lee Kerslake.

[@hristodenchev5976]

R. I. P., Lee Kerslake!😥.....

[@mickeyguerrero407]

Lee “THE BEAR’ Kerslake. Great Great drummer. .

[@awickedtribe]

This really harshed my buzz... Love Kerslake's skinwork. He and Thain are one of my favorite rhythm sections... Sorely missed.

[@jazzpunk]

I'm working on mine now (via Autumnal brews)...the whole thing is depressing.

[@cb90222]

I met Lee way back in the early 70's and was still friends with him until he passed away 😔 😢 RIP my friend 😔 😇 🙏 🙏 🙏#chicagogroupie70s

[@awickedtribe]

@@cb90222 Cool... I got to meet Byron and Hensley but never the rest of the band.

[@richieroo4844]

Thain was great , Christchurch boy If Im not mistaken. I got to see the wonderful Lee play only once( as a youngster back in `85.) Loud... my ears were ringing for about three days.

[@awickedtribe]

@@richieroo4844 I dig what you mean...The 'Sweet Freedom' Tour was bombastic. I think my ears are still ringing 50 years later

[@rsqyoung]

Like the legends they are, the words are getting harder to find. RIP

[@paolovincent6800]

God Bless Lee Kerslake,, Thank You

[@garyjoyce2160]

OVER the MOUNTAIN/ great summary PETE/ is a balls to the WALL / unreal drumming/ tremendous 💯!

[@cb90222]

Yep THE BEST

[@paulgee2535]

Wonderful tribute Pete. One of the most criminally underrated drummers/songwriters ever. RIP Lee.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Diary is a MASTERPIECE

[@nikkiboyce4632]

Absolutley

[@MrDevtun]

Ozzy's best imo. Good to know Bob & Lee got credit for their contributions.

[@fcoyne69]

Couldn't agree more. I love that album, Ozzy's best in my opinion.

[@Katehowe3010]

No doubt about that, but imo, i believe they never topped the debut. 'Crazy Train', 'Mr Crowley' and 'Mother Earth (Revelation)' are all stone cold classics!!

[@mikeduquesne2991]

Ozzies best record by far

[@nicholasbenedictrobinson7841]

Over The Mountain Enough said! RIP to a legend!!!

[@micknordstrom2591]

I met him three times. He actually played a whole Heep-gig on my drum set! He was amazing!

[@krissyramsey3934]

I raise my Cup in honor of the great Lee Kerslake. Here's to a new beginning, Lee. The journey never ends ❤

[@grahamtaylor8912]

Downer. Went to see Heep back in 85, stood right at the front shouting "Bolder, Bolder" (big fan of Bowie and the Spiders) and at the end of the gig Trevor Bolder leaned down and shook my hand. Then Lee came up and high fived my hand.. It stung like hell. R.I.P Lee.

[@Rossi5007]

Trevor Bolder RIP as well, great musician

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@Rossi5007 Yes he was a great musician.

[@brucybabyy7355]

man, i knew this was coming. but still it hurts. i met lee and mick many years ago after a show in calgary. what great guys. i had my listening planned out this evening but that has changed. im playing uriah heep live ,73 with tears in my eyes. rest in power and peace my brother.

[@013bassman]

Uriah Heep Live. Always will be in my all time favorite albums. RIP Mr. Kerslake!

[@fredfox3851]

Friday night in Birmingham! Best Heep lineup ever. : )

[@013bassman]

@@fredfox3851 Absolutely! What a great rhythm section with Kerslake, and the late, great Gary Thain!

[@stephensdygert7600]

Love the record. However I don't like Mick Box's sound. He was too clean. Look at yourself, Gypsy, ect. didn't have the balls.

[@32ndBrother]

A devastating loss, thanks Lee for all the great music.

[@dimebag6384]

R.I.P. Lee kerslake jamming with randy riding high again another sad loss for the metal community ♠️🤘

[@chazblitz]

I was just saying to my sister the other day, when's the last time we had a discussion that didn't include ailments or aches and pains. Most of us didn't read the fine print about getting old while we were young and living hard. None of us are gonna cheat the hangman so have fun everyone!

[@shinyoneincarnate5565]

This body, is just a rental.

[@amosamaralmarao7846]

I am from Brazil! I love you,Lee!!! R.I.P. Lee Kerslake Tears...

[@clintbronson5]

Damn! :( Going to play OVER THE MOUNTAIN

[@brucefranklin6295]

We knew this was coming, but didn't make it any less sad.Great drummer and great guy also.Had the pleasure of meeting and talking with him back in 1982,I think. Glad Ozzy and especially Sharon, did the right thing and gave him the platinum albums that he deserved ,while he could still enjoy them.

[@integrity101]

RIP brother. What a fantastic player. Those first two albums by the *BLIZZARD OF OZZ BAND* are fantastic. I didnt realize he was in Uriah Heep also. I only have their greatest hits album. Great band.

[@jazzpunk]

You need Demons and Wizards, The Magician's Birthday, and the Live album from that era. For starters :-)

[@toddstevens13]

@Itegrity101 17 Heep Albums worth. Enjoy the Journey.

[@stephensdygert7600]

Sweet Feedom was his best "drum work" with Uriah Heep. Demons and Wizards, Magicians Birthday are both outstanding.

[@integrity101]

Please give me your three favorite U Heep albums everyone

[@stephensdygert7600]

@@integrity101 There really is no Uriah Heep, with out Byron, Hensley, Box. Salisbury, Very Eavy, Very Umble, Look at Yourself!! Look at Yourself is a masterpiece.

[@independenceltd.]

RIP Lee. A monster behind the kit. His drumming with Ozzy is what drove me to delve deeper into the Heep.

[@starchild6347]

Sharon and Ozzy caused him years of heartache and grief....stress is a big contributory factor to illness and cancer. I'll just leave that there....

[@markvarbero4302]

Agreed! They are greedy pcs of shit!

[@jamesbrookfield104]

Agreed. Lee died broke

[@jacquelinec.6785]

• No one deserves to be treated like that • rip

[@markvarbero4302]

@@jacquelinec.6785 agreed

[@drumsanddrumming]

Feels like an old friend has died.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

MRS 0SB0URNE SCREWED HIM T00.....RIP

[@norms3913]

Ozzy sent 2 platinum albums to lee appeared on ozzys album it was lees last wish and Ozzy fulfilled his last wishes

[@cb90222]

She's screwed everyone LITERALLY... 😡

[@diamondd2778]

@@cb90222 Randy.....

[@jamesbrookfield104]

@@norms3913 would have been nice to send a check with them

[@norms3913]

@@jamesbrookfield104 lee did get paid for his services but got no royalties from from album sales

[@yuri_nazarenko]

Strangely enough but Lee Kerslake was one of the very first so-called "western" performers whose interview I read during my Soviet Union childhood. In late 80s it was published in a Soviet teenager's magazine, when Uriah Heep came to the USSR for the very first time. I still remember that he was very upset by the fact that a producer made their last album sound like Bon Jovi (I guess it was 1989's "Raging Silence"). And I recall that he was also surprised that a drummer of their supporting band (a Russian act, which opened for them during that tour) was not using the whole drum kit: "He just uses half of the kit! Why?!" - Lee questioned in the article. Those days Uriah Heep were not my cup of tea but I still remember that article and his picture...

[@mikechapman1102]

He was the Epitome of a GREAT rock drummer and finally got his due from Ozzy as well. Thank you Pete for recognizing an amazing musician R.I.P. Mr. Kerslake. We all LOVE you.

[@abdulbasheer6551]

Hows this for a band? David Byron Randy Rhoads Gary Thain Lee Kerslake Jon Lord

[@BassGoBomb]

Sounds good to me .. I'll see them later .. hopefully ... much later .. lol I think Gary Thain's bass playing is underrated .. Not that Trevor Bolder was any slouch .. Spiders n UH

[@metaldams78]

I dub that band (Lee Kerslake drumroll).........The Gods.

[@richbillionair]

Can you interview Ken Hensley since he is still alive?

[@jazzpunk]

That would be cool! (You know Pete did Mick Box, right?)

[@cb90222]

@@jazzpunk do it!! I met Lee way back in the early 70's and was still friends with him until he passed away 😔 😢 RIP my friend 😔 😇 🙏 🙏 🙏#chicagogroupie70s

[@norms3913]

Damn we lost Frankie banali of quiet riot last week and now lee kerslake

[@Jessica_Roth]

I guess I won't see that "Frankie fights cancer" ad any longer then. RIP, Frankie.

[@Declare57]

Dark year for old Ozzy drummers...

[@mikescriber1777]

Lee, not the greatest drummer ever, but so damn consistent. I would not want to be his drum kit when he started pounding out his beat. He is reconnecting with Thain and Byron and now looking for a guitarist and keyboard player to complete their new band. Heep benefited from his amazing skills.

[@joannitaxvi3386]

Worth to mention Berggren Kerslake Band - "The Sun Has Gone Hazy" from 2014. RIP Mr Kerslake

[@mikeshannon658]

Nice call!

[@spicykimchi1]

Uriah Heep will always be one of my favorite '70s bands. R.I.P., Lee!

[@denystull355]

Rainbow Demon! My favorite song by Uriah Heep. RIP Lee Kerslake

[@starglasses76]

Man, I’m bummed out. The two Ozzy albums are desert island discs for me.

[@thunderdeed1]

I had the luck to meet Lee in '77 on the Firefly tour.

[@classicrockforever9152]

Sad news. RIP Lee Kerslake😢

[@jimhunt2283]

Did he ever get paid properly for Blizzard? Him and Bob were shafted by Sharon. Still, not the place for that. RIP Lee. Great guy. Huge loss.

[@jamesbrookfield104]

Don't think so. Got his platinum albums. Think they should have sent a check with them.

[@marcelopepinho]

Nahh.. Jake Lee is still waiting for his compensation ...he was together with Bob Daisley

[@killingsleep]

Seriously doubt it. Sharon was probably ripping Randy off too. Randy's family probably didn't get the proper royalties. Selfish , evil Sharon has all that money. She can't even fairly, legally pay these musicians what they rightfully deserve,

[@jimmylovelady4740]

Huge fan of Uriah Heep. Sad to hear of the passing of Lee "THE BEAR" Kerslake.

[@TONERAVENTUNES]

We lost Frankie,now Lee both whom worked with Mr.Randy Rhoads.Sad to hear the news about Lee,he will be forever remembered.His music will live on forever.tone raven-We Are The Black Things(Band)Hollywood CA.

[@rightchordleadership]

I heard Eddie Trunk interview Lee last year. Seemed like a really cool dude.

[@PhilBaird1]

Thanks Pete, you do these tribute shows so well and they are always heartfelt and informed. Beautifully done. RIP Lee.

[@diamondd2778]

Ozzy is a terrible person. Lee n Bob made those albums great, listen to Randy in QR , no great songwriting there. Ozzy owes a lot to them . always has treated people like crap. R.I.P Lee you will be missed

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

You do realize that good portions of the first album were from Randy's Quiet Riot days...but Randy sucks right?!? 🙄

[@nicoguarini28]

That's why Diary is so next level genius compared to the very strong,but almost poppy sounding Blizzard debut.

[@Emulous79]

Not terrible, just weak as piss. If Sharon told him to shoot his best friend in the head he'd do it. Total pushover.

[@pjones8404]

January 22, 1977. The first professional rock drummer I ever saw live was Lee Kerslake. He was in Uriah Heep opening for Kiss. I was lucky enough to have backstage passes and was seating within perfect view of the stage and he was right in full sight! As a budding new drummer..he made an immediate and life lasting impact. His simple but super powerful drumming style was amazing and he had an amazing feel and groove! RIP good sir and thunder away up in heaven! THANK YOU!

[@jimbrookfield9011]

Kiss should have been opening for Uriah Heep

[@steveclem]

Ozzy shot him and Bob in the back or was it Sharon who pulled the trigger? Whoever pulled the trigger, it was a shitty way to treat both Lee and Bob. I saw Blizzard Of Ozz on their first UK tour at Hull City Hall. RIP Lee.

[@jamesbrookfield104]

Ozzy could have made it right but let his witch of a wife screw Lee and Bob.

[@garyjoyce2160]

Wow I’m usually on this/. First hearing. RIP. !

[@jlcougilljr]

great post Pete and thank. ozzy will never match those first 2 albums and in NO small part are great because of Kerslake and Daisley-period! lost a lot of respect for the osbournes over that BS though the music still has that spot in my heart for the time and always will.

[@rogerbaron9514]

I appreciated your site. You're a great music historian and I appreciated your knowledge. Thank you.

[@seagullpoet]

Sharon was evil toward Lee - and to others. What’s her problem ?

[@l.salisbury1253]

@Jerome Lund It's rumored Sabbath's "digital bitch" is about her...

[@jimfritz9503]

Do you know who her dad was ? Might answer some questions.

[@l.salisbury1253]

@@jimfritz9503 Her dad was Sabbath's original manager! (There was a REAL soap opera there!)

[@jimfritz9503]

@@l.salisbury1253 Her dad was Don Arden. 60 music manager among other things. Read up about him and his " associates". She learned a lot about the music Biz + how to " deal with people".

[@jimfritz9503]

Sixties music manager......

[@doktoruzo]

Ozzy and Sharon screwing over the good guys again. Fucking baddies them two.

[@carlospizano4647]

Lee Kerslake was a bad ass drummer. I love Paradise from Heep and Over the Mountain from Blizzard. R.I.P.

[@hm_nn_5633]

Lee undoubtedly in the classic Uriah Heep line-up. Great drummer. RIP.

[@philipeaton3102]

a sad day

[@dalesdrumchannelzero1802]

I was always of the opinion that if Zeppelin had decided to carry on after Bonham, Lee Kerslake would've been an excellent fit. Hard hitter with impeccable timing.

[@dibber43]

Ozzy and Sharon did him HORRIBLY wrong!!!!!!!😠

[@MrDavidStevens]

Thanks for the video, Pete. Very sad news. He'll be deeply missed.

[@cb90222]

I met Lee way back in the early 70's and was still friends with him until he passed away 😔 😢 RIP my friend 😔 😇 🙏 🙏 🙏#chicagogroupie70s

[@mikeralston777]

That "Over The Mountains" intro (that for some reason always gets credited to Tommy Aldridge) is the greatest eight count in the history of recorded music.

[@randysalles2292]

Man this man was a monster on the kit....thankfully I had the honor to see him with the original Heep lineup at Winterland.....RIP brother

[@supernothing77]

How bout Over the Moutain's opening drum fill intro!

[@waterboys3001]

Lee came from Bournemouth. Many King Crimson musicians grew up there: Robert Fripp, Mike Giles, Greg Lake, and John Wetton. Andy Summers of the Police came from there and would record two albums with Fripp. The town also produced Al Stewart who had a hit with Year of the Cat. Stewart claims that he nearly formed a band with Greg Lake and Lee Kerslake. It is hard to imagine what that might have sounded like.

[@mikeshannon658]

Yeah, I read that too in Stewart's biography--that imaginary band would have been fun!

[@bigtone1348]

Andy Summers lived in Fairmile, Christchurch. My cousin lived over the road from him. Andy played the Winter Gardens with Zoot Money on many occasions.

[@dlwseattle]

Everybody gives Sharon Osbourne crap which is well deserved but everybody seems to give Ozzy more of a pass in these matters because he's everybody's hard rock hero he's just as responsible for Sharon's actions as she is he he took credit from the guys in Black Sabbath that was undeserving as well but they obviously didn't care as much as the guys from Blizzard of Ozz did

[@diamondd2778]

I dont Ozzy is a disgraceful human being , the buck stops at him.

[@dlwseattle]

@@diamondd2778 agreed!

[@glenunderhill3523]

Spot on

[@ghostmee6330]

Ozzys 2 best albums. Too bad he and sharon were tools. God bless Lee and RIP.

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

First Neal, now this. Very sad news. RIP Lee Kerslake. Get ready guys, we are going to lose a lot of our musical heroes this decade

[@jdekong3945]

Neal?

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

Yeah, Neal. You know - Neal Purt 😜

[@jimmycampbell78]

Neal Peart, or Neil Peart, he means.

[@jdekong3945]

@@jimmycampbell78 ah, ok, thanks, had to scratch my head for a moment there :o)

[@Mariazellerbahn]

0:28 "Up there amongst the Gods" ... full circle :(

[@stevenhanson1454]

Brilliant career. The Gods, so...many great Heep and of course amazing on the only 2 Blizzard of Oz albums ever recorded. I'm gonna check out Living Loud. His solo on Gypsy from U.Heep Live, grew up with that imbedded in my adolescent head. RIP.

[@frankgrant3287]

lee kerslake one of the best drummers rock ever had rip lee

[@jeremydicker6613]

My ex brother in law painted the first uriah heep bass drum logo...

[@cosmicpickle6562]

I'm 60, and I pretty much stopped listening to Rock decades ago when I became a Jazz, instrumental music, etc. guy. But from time to time I revisit my teenage High School music that I was into. Sad to hear of Lee's passing, though I was aware of his illness. I always read about what he was up to even though I never really listened to stuff like Ozzy solo, etc. Such a shame he was ripped off by certain managers-you can figure out who i'm talking about. Nice guy it seems and I saw him live once in New Jersey in what was the final Uriah Heep tour with David Bryon (John Wetton was in the band as well then), supporting the 'High & Mighty' album. Always seemed so down to earth when I caught interview clips with him here on KZbin. Seems he never developed the 'star ego'. Glad to see you do this little tribute to him Pete. We're losing so many musicians weekly-especially in my world of Jazz..... -Gary

[@robertoschiaccianoci4769]

So sad...

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you for your Tribute to Lee Kerslake (1947 - 2020) 🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@markvarbero4302]

Ozzy and Sharon real pcs. Of shit! Rip Lee!

[@garybourke468]

Hiding the fact that it was Bob and Lee on those two albums was criminal.

[@fearbabyriffs]

Ozzy’s Over The Mountain wouldn’t be as great without Lee’s famous intro.

[@deadliestassassin3092]

Classic Heep man. This one hits me hard. RIP Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain, and David Byron. Plus RIP John Wetton and Trevor Bolder. I'm 38 years old so i'm probably gonna be hearing alot of this happening throughout my life.

[@mikeshannon658]

It's true and at the end of it we die too--but it's just a stop along the way.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

TY PETE......YOU SAID IT ALL :)

[@miteyoak]

First band I ever saw was Uriah Heep. Wonderworld tour ‘74. Rest in Peace,Lee. 🤘😞

[@nickrogerson8129]

You got the pronunciation of his place of birth correct! It's about 20 miles or so from my hometown 😊

[@richardfilmer616]

Also played in the one off band Living Loud.Great loss to the music world.

[@diamondd2778]

great album too!

[@iloveheavymetalmetalrules6829]

So sad! But imagine the music they are creating in heaven!

[@Finatic13]

I imagine there is quite a jam session going on in heaven about now.

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

2020 gotta be the worst year of all our lives.

[@Mariazellerbahn]

Lee was a cracking bloke. Always had time for the fans. R.I.P. Lee.

[@johnbenard9550]

OK enough is enough already we’ve lost too many people of rock-n-roll this year.

[@markjenkins905]

Don't get me wrong I'm a lifelong Ozzy fan, but if Ozzy grew a pair of balls and told Sharon where to go and kept Bob & Lee in the band you could only imagine the album's that would have been made. It's very sad it all came to this. Sharon really took advantage of Ozzy and took after her dad and screw pretty much everybody for her own gains.

[@rodmunch4879]

We were all robbed.

[@markspooner1224]

Nice one Pete, RIP Lee, the next time it thunders over Dorset we'll know it's you.

[@brenobutcher]

Great musician who recorded timeless classics with Uriah Heep and Ozzy, I also really enjoy Head Machine! I'm glad I saw him live with Uriah Heep in 2006, it was a great concert! RIP

[@danielcastillo4537]

The biggest travesty was Lee and Daisley never receiving the accolades they both deserved by Ozzy's camp! I hope he is holding both those platinum albums he finally received high in heaven!