14 Facts About Bernie Shaw

Bernard Shaw was born on 15 June 1956 and is a Canadian-English singer, and since 1986, the lead vocalist of British rock band Uriah Heep.

At the beginning of 1970 Bernie Shaw dreamed of becoming a rock guitarist.

Bernie Shaw bought himself a Gibson SG Special and started practicing.

Bernie Shaw followed up this advice, and when he auditioned as a singer the band hired him as their new vocalist.

Bernie Shaw relocated to Stoon and stayed for nine months before Legend dissolved due to lack of live work.

In December 1978, Bernie Shaw boarded a plane and left Canada chasing a dream.

Bernie Shaw sang on their first album Grand Prix which was released in 1980.

When Bernie Shaw returned from his sister's wedding in Canada in October 1981 he learned he had been replaced by Robin McAuley.

In December 1981, Bernie Shaw joined Praying Mantis, a band formed in 1978.

Bernie Shaw did not record an album with Praying Mantis but did appear on the EP Turn The Tables, recorded in 1982.

From December 1983 to the middle of 1984, Bernie Shaw played in Clive Burr's Escape, a band started by ex-Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr.

Shortly after Bernie Shaw joined, the band went on as Escape.

In 1995, Bernie Shaw had serious throat problems and it looked for a while as if he would have to quit his singing career.

In December 1995, Bernie Shaw started a hobby band in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, called 'In Transit'.