1 in May and remained on top of the charts for 14 weeks. The result of Heep's newfound chemistry was the Demons and Wizards album, which in June 1972, reached No. The inner sleeve had pictures of the band and notes by Hensley, while the liner featured printed lyrics. The original vinyl release was a gatefold sleeve, the front of which was designed by Roger Dean. It was the first album to feature that lineup and there was a magic in that combination of people that created so much energy and enthusiasm'. We all wanted the same thing, were all willing to make the same sacrifices to achieve it and we were all very committed. Hensley recalled: 'The band was really focused at that time. While the album title and Roger Dean's cover art both suggested medieval fantasy, Hensley's notes declared the album to be 'just a collection of our songs that we had a good time recording'. Thus the 'classic' Uriah Heep lineup was formed, and according to biographer Kirk Blows, 'everything just clicked into place'. Another addition, of drummer Lee Kerslake (a former bandmate of Ken Hensley's in the Gods and Toe Fat), solidified the rhythm section. 'Gary just had a style about him, it was incredible because every bass player in the world that I've ever known has always loved his style, with those melodic bass lines,' lead guitarist Mick Box commented later. New Zealander Gary Thain, at the time a member of Keef Hartley Band, joined Uriah Heep as a permanent member halfway through another American tour.

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