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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gary_ThainGary Thain - Wikipedia

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   Gary Thain was a New Zealand bassist who played with Uriah Heep and other bands. He died of a heroin overdose in 1975 at age 27.

2. ultimateclassicrock.com › gary-thain-rockers-whoGary Thain of Uriah Heep – Rockers Who Died at Age 27

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   Aug 22, 2013 · NBC / Getty Images. On Dec. 8, 1975, Gary Thain, the former bassist for Uriah Heep, died at the age of 27. The official cause of death was respiratory failure as a result of an overdose of heroin ...

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4. rockandrollparadise.com › gary-thain-121975Gary Thain of Uriah Heep - rockandrollparadise.com

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   Dec 4, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Gary Thain, who played bass for Uriah Heep from 1971 to 1976 and also performed with Hendrix, Clapton and others. Find out his biography, discography, photos and tributes on this fan site.

5. www.rockhappenz.com › gary_thainROCKHAPPENZ - Profile - Gary Thain

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   Learn about Gary Thain, the New Zealand-born musician who played bass for Uriah Heep from 1972 to 1974. Discover his early bands, his co-writing songs, his tragic death and his legacy.

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7. knowyourbassplayer.com › 2020/08/02 › gary-thainGary Thain (Uriah Heep, Keef Hartley Band) | Know Your Bass ...

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   Learn about Gary Thain, a versatile and influential bassist who played with Uriah Heep, Keef Hartley Band, and other groups. Watch videos of his performances and read about his style, influences, and legacy.

8. www.allmusic.com › artist › gary-thain-mn0000908833Gary Thain Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ... | AllMusic

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   Gary Thain got his start in New Zealand playing as a backing musician to various artists when they visited down under. He eventually moved to the U.K. and hooked up with Uriah Heep. Before that point…. Read Full Biography.

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   How did Gary Thain die?

   • On Dec. 8, 1975, Gary Thain, the former bassist for Uriah Heep, died at the age of 27. The official cause of death was respiratory failure as a result of an overdose of heroin. He had been fired earlier in the year due to his increasing drug problem and replaced by John Wetton, who had previously been the bassist for King Crimson.

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   Who is Gary Thain?

   • December 8, 1975 – Gary Thain was born on May 15, 1948 in Christchurch, New Zealand. As part of the rock trio The New Nadir, with drummer Peter Dawkins, he traveled from New Zealand to London, sometime in 1967. He actually jammed with Hendrix a couple of time in London in Hendrix’ early fame years.

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   Is Gary Mervin Thain dead or still alive?

   • Gary Mervin Thain was born in Christchurch, New Zealand on May 15, 1948 and died in Norwood Green, Ealing, London on December 8th, 1975. He had two older brothers, Arthur and Conrad (who has passed away), and a younger brother Brian.

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   How long did Gary Thain live with Uriah Heep?

   • All in all, Gary Thain participated in over 140 live performances all over the world with Uriah Heep, in just 3 years. After continued struggles with health and drug problems, Gary died on December 8th, 1975, in his flat at Norwood Green from an overdose of heroin at the young age of 27.

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   How many brothers did Gary Thain have?

   • Gary Thain had 2 older brothers, Colin and Arthur. An old school friend describes Gary’s personality as being quiet, maybe broody even, but also as just your average teenager, with a passion for music. Gary went to a catholic school called Xavier College in Christchurch. He started performing around age 13.

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   When did Thain join the Keef Hartley Band?

   • With drummer Peter Dawkins, he traveled from New Zealand to London, and once jammed with Jimi Hendrix before the trio split in 1969. Thain joined the Keef Hartley Band, performing at Woodstock in 1969, and in 1971, they toured with Uriah Heep; Uriah Heep asked him to join the band (replacing Mark Clarke) in February 1972.

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10. www.loudersound.com › features › uriah-heep-easy-livinEasy Livin' by Uriah Heep: the story behind the song | Louder

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    Feb 13, 2024 · Uriah Heep in 1972: L-R Gary Thain, Mick Box, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake and David Byron (Image credit: Fin Costello via Getty Images) Sometimes the course of one’s life can be changed by an offhand comment.