February 28th 1985, David Byron, singer with Uriah Heep died from an epileptic fit and liver disease aged 38. Had a hit with ‘Easy Livin’ from the 1972 album Demons and Wizards.
March 1st 1944, Born on this day, Mike D’Abo, singer, songwriter, Manfred Mann, (1968 UK No.1 & US No.10 single ‘Mighty Quinn’). Wrote ‘Handbags & Gladrags’ covered by Rod Stewart and Stereophonics. Also wrote ‘Build Me Up A Buttercup’ a 1968 hit for The Foundations.
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