Uriah Heep (band) recording of the album, drummer Alex Napier was replaced by Nigel Olsson, recommended to Byron by Elton John. The debut was not popular with rock critics (especially in the USA where "Rolling Stone" reviewer Melissa Mills infamously promised to commit suicide "if this band makes it") but in retrospect the attitude towards it changed. "Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out "Demons and Wizards" or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on ..."Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble"," advised critic Donald A.
The Very Best of Richie material goes from being very match commentary-centric to then focusing on the interactions between the commentary team in later material" adding "All in all, "The Very Best Of Richie" truly is the very best: a classic catch." The Very Best of Richie The Very Best of Richie is the second compilation album released by The Twelfth Man and was released in November 2015. Billy Birmingham says "The Very Best of Richie" is a tribute to Richie Benaud "the greatest commentator of them all" who died in April 2015. The album peaked at number four on the ARIA Charts. Dylan Marshall