Why Mick Box is missing Uriah Heep's farewell shows | Guitar World
Jan 22, 2026 · Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will miss the Scandinavian leg of the band’s farewell tour after falling ill. Box is one of the founding members of a group credited for helping pioneer hard rock …
Uriah Heep’s Mick Box to Miss Early 2026 Tour Dates Due to Health ...
Jan 22, 2026 · Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box has been taken ill and will miss the opening dates of the band’s early 2026 Scandinavian tour. The 78-year-old musician, a founding member of the British …
'70s Rock Icon to Miss First Shows in 57 Years on Farewell Tour - Parade
Jan 23, 2026 · Mick Box, Uriah Heep's founding guitarist, will miss his first shows since 1969 due to illness. Sam Wood is temporarily replacing Box on the final tour’s Scandinavian shows with Box’s …
Uriah Heep's Mick Box Will Miss Farewell Tour Shows, Band Issue …
Jan 22, 2026 · Uriah Heep’s guitarist Mick Box will miss several shows on the band’s farewell tour due to illness, according to an official statement posted on Facebook. The band addressed the situation …
Uriah Heep reveals Mick Box is dealing with a health issue and will not ...
Jan 21, 2026 · Uriah Heep reveal that Mick Box will not perform during their upcoming shows The final performances of the ongoing Scandinavian tour by British progressive rock stalwarts Uriah Heep will …
Why Mick Box is missing Uriah Heep's farewell shows
Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will miss the Scandinavian leg of the band’s farewell tour after falling ill. Box is one of the founding members of a group credited for helping pioneer hard rock and heavy …
Mick Box returns to the stage with Uriah Heep
Mick Box has returned to the stage with Uriah Heep after sitting out the band’s entire Scandinavian tour due to ill health. Uriah Heep announced in early January that 78-year-old Mick Box had been “taken …
Uriah Heep Guitarist Mick Box to Miss Initial Farewell Tour Shows Due ...
Jan 22, 2026 · Uriah Heep’s Mick Box will miss early shows on the band’s 2026 farewell tour due to illness, with Sam Wood stepping in.
Uriah Heep’s Mick Box To Miss Immediate Shows Due To Illness
Jan 21, 2026 · Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will be missing the band’s immediate live shows due to illness. During his absence, Sam Wood (Black Star Riders) will fill in. The band commented: "We …
Uriah Heep’s Mick Box Pauses Tour Due to Illness
Jan 23, 2026 · Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will miss the start of the band's Scandinavian tour after falling ill. The 78-year-old musician sits out the first few shows. The Magician's Farewell Tour kicked …