Uriah Heep is a British rock band formed in 1969. The band has had numerous line-up changes over the years, but the most successful period was from 1970 to 1975 when they released eight albums. The band's name was taken from a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield. The band's sound is a mix of hard rock, progressive rock and heavy metal. They are best known for their hit singles 'Easy Livin'' and 'Stealin'.'