Byron, David b. January 29, 1947 d. February 28, 1985 Rock Vocalist. Born David Garrick in Epping, Essex, England, he was the original lead singer with the band Uriah Heep and their precursor, Spice. He was dismissed from the band in 1976 after a disagreement with keyboardist Ken Hensley, allegedly due to his increasingly erratic behaviour and his excessive alcohol consumption. Byron made several unsuccessful attempts to revive his career following the split, first with a band named Rough Diamond, then with a solo album and a brief career with...[Read More] (Bio by: Leda) Enfield Crematorium, Enfield, Greater London, England