Bernie Shaw

Bernie Shaw has established a long career as a rock vocalist, becoming the lead singer for the British rock band Uriah Heep and performing across diverse global stages. After transitioning to lead vocals in 1974, Bernie Shaw joined the local band Cold Sweat, embarking on an extensive three-year tour across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Following Cold Sweat’s disbandment in 1977, he spent nine months as lead singer for the Saskatoon-based band Legend. Shaw then relocated to London in December 1978 to further his music career, where he joined the band Paris.

This group evolved into Grand Prix, securing a record deal with RCA Records and releasing their self-titled debut album, ‘Grand Prix,’ in 1980, featuring Shaw on vocals. Following his tenure with Grand Prix, Shaw joined Praying Mantis in December 1981, contributing to their 1982 EP ‘Turn The Tables’ and performing at the prestigious Reading Festival. From 1983 to 1984, he was a member of Clive Burr’s Escape, a band that later reformed as Stratus. With Stratus, he released the album ‘Throwing Shapes’ in 1984, which notably included the song ‘Run For Your Life,’ featured in the 1986 film ‘Class of Nuke ‘Em High.’ A pivotal career moment arrived in 1986 when Shaw became the lead vocalist for British rock legends Uriah Heep, a role he has maintained for over three decades, establishing him as their longest-serving singer.

Bernie Shaw continues to lead Uriah Heep, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as ‘Living the Dream’ in 2018 and their latest, ‘Chaos & Colour,’ in 2023. His enduring presence as the voice of Uriah Heep underscores his exceptional talent and longevity in the rock music scene, consistently delivering powerful performances for audiences worldwide, affirming his position as a highly sought-after artist in the global music industry.