Ken Hensley
Kenneth William David Hensley (24 August 1945 – 4 November 2020) was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He was best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s.[1]
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Birth name | Kenneth William David Hensley |
Born | Plumstead, London, England | 24 August 1945
Died | 4 November 2020 Agost, Alicante, Spain | (aged 75)
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Years active | 1960–2020 |
Labels | secret records limitedsecret records |
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Website | ken-hensley |
He wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep's songs such as the hit singles "Lady in Black", "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'", as well as "Look at Yourself", on which he also sang lead vocals, and "Free Me".
Hensley died at his home in Agost, Alicante, Spain on 4 November 2020 at the age of 75.[2]
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Hensley at the Creativity World Forum 2009 in Ludwigsburg, Germany
Hensley performing with Uriah Heep in 1977
Ken Hensley bronze portrait by sculptor Giennadij Jerszow 2014
References
- ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Ken Hensley". AMG. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ↑ Ken Hensley, ex-Uriah Heep, dead at 75