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's frontman Blackie Lawless stated that "Ken Hensley wrote the rule book for heavy metal keyboards as far as I'm concerned. Cannot annotate a non-flat selection. It is with great sadness that we announce that Ken Hensley, former Uriah Heep vocalist songwriter and multi-instrumentalist passed away peacefully on 4th November following a very short illness. Not today, tomorrow or forever starts and ends within the same node. Can it be true you won't be returning In January 1970, Spice changed its name into Uriah Heep. Hensley played mostly guitar again, as in the beginning of his career. We'll live apart, but love together forever. [3], Hensley died on 4 November 2020, at the age of 75 following a short illness. Romance Ken Hensley. But I will treasure your memory forever We'll live apart with love together forever Under the name Toe Fat they released two LPs, but only the first featured Hensley. In 1980 Hensley left the band, unhappy with the musical direction they had chosen. Though you are gone, not just for now but forever A double-disc digitally remastered anthology of Ken's work as a solo artist and as part of The Gods, Head Machine, Toe Fat and of course Uriah Heep. In the early morning just at daybreak I am faced with the steps that I must take And I know we can't be together No, not today, tomorro Ken was one of the most important musicians of the past half-a-century. In later years, Hensley and his wife lived in the village of Agost near Alicante in Spain. An annotation cannot contain another annotation. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In 1994, From Time To Time, a collection of lost recordings, was released featuring rare songs recorded by Hensley between 1971 and 1982, as well as some early versions of Heep's classic songs, played by Hensley and his roommates at that time, namely guitarist Paul Kossoff and drummer Simon Kirke (both of Free). Album Cold Autumn Sunday. I feel the joy of that our love meant Lyricapsule: The Surfaris Drop ‘Wipe Out’; June 22, 1963, Lyricapsule: The Byrds Drop ‘Mr. Kenneth William David Hensley (24 August 1945 – 4 November 2020) was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s.[1]. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And I know we can't be together In the early morning just at daybreak In September 2008, Hensley went on stage again with former Heep bandmates Lawton, Kerslake and Newton along with ex-Focus guitarist Jan Dumée, for the "Heepvention 2008" fans meeting. We will never forget, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Ken Hensley, best known for his work with 1970s rock band Uriah Heep, has died at the age of 75, his family have announced. I am faced with the steps that I must take We are all devastated by this tragic and incredibly unexpected loss.”. No, not today, tomorrow or forever Ken Hensley, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with 70s rock band Uriah Heep, has died aged 75. Also in the line-up were guitarist Mick Box and vocalist David Byron. details buy. We'll live apart, but love together forever, Ken Hensley Lyrics provided by SongLyrics.com. Live. And of the days in my grand Moscow palace They played a set of old Uriah Heep classics and some of Hensley's solo songs, and the concert was recorded for a CD release, followed by a tour in Europe culminating with a concert in Hamburg, Germany, featuring a full orchestra and a new rendition of Heep's old song "Salisbury". And I will live for you in every lonely place In 1969, Hensley joined Spice, who soon renamed themselves Uriah Heep. Friday is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, balance, beauty, romance, elegance, and pleasure. Trouble, an album of 10 new songs recorded with a revised Live Fire line-up was released, again by Cherry Red, in September the same year. We will never forget, hallelujah, hallelujah Born in Plumstead, south-east London, Hensley moved with his parents, three brothers and sister to Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in 1945. With them were Paul Newton (the band's original bassist) and two members of Lawton's band, Reuben Kane on lead guitar and Justin Shefford on drums. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). The story portrays the rise and fall of a rock'n'roll star. Hensley also recorded his first two solo albums, Proud Words on a Dusty Shelf (1973) and Eager To Please (1975) during this time. The other musicians playing on the album are thought to have been from a German band called Virus), Shotgun (1981) – lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, Ken Hensley Band (1981) – lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, Ken Hensley & Visible Faith (1999) – lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, Ken Hensley & Free Spirit (2002) – keyboards, guitars, lead vocals, Ken Hensley & The Viking All-Stars Band (2005) – keyboards, guitars, lead vocals, Ken Hensley & Live Fire (2006–2020) – keyboards, guitars, lead vocals, Sunrize (2011) – Touring together with the Bulgarian rock band Sunrize during their, The Magician's Birthday Party (live, 2002), KBFH Presents Blackfoot Live 1983 (live, 1998), This page was last edited on 7 November 2020, at 13:09. When Evening Comes Blood on the Highway Hensley, Ken. Other musicians on the songs were bassist Boz Burrell (King Crimson and Bad Company), guitarist Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople, Bad Company), drummers Ian Paice (Deep Purple, Whitesnake) and Kenney Jones (The Small Faces, The Faces, The Who), amongst others. The way you said we cannot be together No, not today, tomorrow or forever During his time with Heep (1970–1980), they recorded 13 studio albums, and the live album Uriah Heep Live – January 1973 along with many compilations and singles. There's a problem loading this menu right now. He learned how to play guitar at the age of 12 from a Bert Weedon manual. He recorded an album, A Glimpse of Glory, together with his band Visible Faith. He spent a decade with the band, recording 13 albums with them that straddled prog, blues, heavy metal and more, before leaving in 1980. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. But I will treasure your memory forever As well as playing guitar and keyboards with the band – and helping popularise the latter instrument as part of an emerging harder rock sound – Hensley penned and sang lead vocals for one of the band’s key tracks, the stirring folk-rock song Lady in Black. After he left, unhappy with the band’s musical direction, the 80s featured spells with hard rock bands he had influenced, including WASP, Blackfoot and Cinderella. And of the days in my grand Moscow palace His first gig was at The Mentmore Pen Factory, in Stevenage (September 1960). But as I reach out and try to touch your hand Kenneth William David Hensley (24 August 1945 – 4 November 2020) was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s.. I feel the joy of that our love meant A sad hello to the steps fate has taken The Last Dance (Live) 9:08 5: Respiro Tu Amor 6. The book is closed now, we cannot be together This is just a preview! He had recently finished a new album, My Book of Answers, due for release in February. Trouble is not only Ken's third record fronting the band Live Fire, but now one of over 50 albums Ken Hensley has recorded or featured on! 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He wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep's songs during this period, including the hit singles "Lady in Black" (on which he sang lead vocals), "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'", as well as "Look at Yourself", on which he also sang lead vocals, and "Free Me". The cards are down, we cannot be together And so farewell to a love so forsaken Tambourine Man’; June 21, 1965, Lyricapsule: Nirvana Drop ‘Bleach’; June 15, 1989, Lyricapsule: Derek and the Dominos’ First Gig; June 14, 1970. A CD of one of his solo concerts was released by Cherry Red Records in 2013, shortly followed by a live CD recorded with Live Fire during a September/October tour. The Gods' line-up included, at one time or another, vocalist and guitar/bass player Greg Lake (later of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer), bass player Paul Newton (later the first Uriah Heep bassist), drummer Lee Kerslake (later also of Heep), bassist John Glascock (later of Jethro Tull), and guitarist Joe Konas. Eager to Please HENSLEY,KEN. No results were found for that selection. You're not there, oh god, how can I understand Available for everyone, funded by readers. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He was supported mainly by Mark Clarke and Bugs Pemberton. But in our hearts we'll have each other forever Hensley continued to write and record a series of new albums, beginning with a collection of songs under the title of Love & Other Mysteries, recorded near his home in Spain and followed in 2011 by Faster, his first studio recording of new songs with his live band, Live Fire. In the early morning just at daybreak I am faced with the steps that I must take And I know we can't be together The band's "classic" line-up featured Hensley, Byron, Box, Kerslake and bassist Gary Thain, plus the management provided by Gerry Bron (Bronze Records). Ken Hensley was born on a Friday. I can only dream now of New York and Paris Don't say goodbye my love, our hearts sadly yearning But as I reach out and try to touch your hand All rights reserved. In 1999, Hensley's musical activities began to increase, besides his work with St Louis Music. Running Blind, his first effort in 21 years, was released worldwide in 2002 and followed by a world tour with his band called "Free Spirit", that included Dave Kilminster (guitar), Andy Pyle (bass) and Pete Riley (drums). After 1985, Hensley lived in semi-retirement in St Louis, Missouri (USA), making a few appearances with W.A.S.P., Cinderella and others. In every moment's sleep I will see your face Paul Newton asked Hensley (Christmas 1969) to join forces in Spice, as they were looking for a keyboard player to make their sound less bluesy and more progressive, in keeping with the current trend. Ken Hensley - Romance Lyrics. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. His Uriah Heep bandmate Mick Box said he was in “deep shock … Ken wrote some amazing songs in his tenure with the band, and they will remain a musical legacy that will be in people’s hearts forever.” His brother Trevor wrote on Facebook: “His beautiful wife Monica was at his side and comforted Ken in his last few minutes with us. And I will live for you in every lonely place In early 1968 they signed with Columbia Records and recorded two LPs and several singles. He also wrote Easy Livin’, which was a hit across Europe in 1972, as well as a large number of the band’s other songs. Although the group achieved some success, Hensley left after Bron informed him of Heep vocalist David Byron's death in 1985. Born in London in 1945 and raised in Stevenage, Hensley came of age amid the British blues-rock explosion of the 1960s, playing in his early band the Gods with Mick Taylor, who would go on to join the Rolling Stones and John Mayall’s band; Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer also passed through their ranks. After moving to Spain, Hensley released The Last Dance (with new songs), The Wizard's Diary (Uriah Heep classics re-recorded in 2004) and Cold Autumn Sunday (Hensley's solo songs re-recorded in 2005). Their biggest chart hit came with Return to Fantasy, which reached No 7 in the UK album chart in 1975; four of their albums from this period also reached the US Top 30. The cards are down, we cannot be together Hensley wrote most of the material, sang and played the Hammond B3 organ as the band already had the talented Mick Taylor on guitar. W.A.S.P. With them, he recorded two albums (1983's Siogo and 1984's Vertical Smiles). Lady in Black 5:33 10. The band eventually split but Cliff Bennett, from the Rebel Rousers, decided to move in a more "progressive" direction and asked The Gods to join him. Hensley is survived by Trevor and two other siblings Mark and Dawn, as well as his wife Monica. Romance Lyrics. At this time, Hensley's first "professional" opportunity almost came about: they were to back Ben E. King on a British visit, but it never happened. Around this time he released his third solo LP, Free Spirit (1980). Multi-instrumentalist who helped bring keyboards into the world of hard rock had suffered a short illness, Thu 5 Nov 2020 14.51 GMT In 1963, this band evolved into The Jimmy Brown Sound, and they recorded some now lost songs. And I know we can't be together His press representative said he had died “peacefully following a very short illness”. I won't forget, I will always remember Prelude - a Minor Life 2:54 7. And so farewell to a love so forsaken We will never forget, hallelujah, hallelujah Don't say goodbye my love, our hearts sadly yearning After that, Newton left the band to join Spice, an Essex-based band. Ken Hensley & Live Fire. CD: $22.60. As well as occasional one-off live reunions with Uriah Heep, he sporadically released solo material, including the ambitious Blood on the Highway (2007), an autobiographical rock opera featuring the Alicante Symphony Orchestra, hard rock vocalist Glenn Hughes, and more. /Users/imac/Working Folder/XLD/Ken Hensley - Tales of Live Fire & Other Mysteries (2020) [MP3-V2]/02 - Ken Hensley - Romance.mp3 Track gain : -9.86 dB Peak : 0.999573 CRC32 hash (test run) : 6FE79E79 CRC32 hash : 6FE79E79 CRC32 hash (skip zero) : 8E2875BE AccurateRip v1 signature : 39258A74 But in our hearts we'll have each other forever Hensley was joined by former Uriah Heep singer John Lawton, their first public collaboration since the latter's departure from Uriah Heep in 1979. Still available online, the anthology features 36 tracks of digitally remastered songs written by Ken. In 1982 Hensley joined Blackfoot, a hard rock Florida-based band. Make sure your selection Hensley also played on a one-album side project of The Gods initially planned to become their 3rd album, but was recorded and eventually released in 1969/1970 under the moniker Head Machine's "Orgasm". Ken Hensley: Tales Of Live Fire & Other Mysteries, 5CD Boxset Although it’s fair to say that Ken Hensley, as a musician, a songwriter and artist, is probably best known for the decade he spent in Uriah Heep, from 1970’s “Very ’Eavy… Very ’Umble” through to 1980’s “Conquest”, … No, not today, tomorrow or forever Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. You're not there, oh god, how can I understand In the early morning just at daybreak His work with Uriah Heep in the 1970s helped to make the band hugely influential. In early 1965, Hensley formed a band called The Gods, with the young guitarist Mick Taylor, well known later for his work with John Mayall and The Rolling Stones. Countdown to Ken Hensley’s next birthday. No, not today, tomorrow or forever It hurts to know that we can't be together As in a dream I turn for a moment The way you said we cannot be together His press representative said he … With Uriah Heep, Hensley found a place to develop and showcase his songwriting and lyrical abilities as well as his keyboard and guitar playing. Romance 1:06 4. We'll live apart with love together forever A brand new unreleased live recording by the legendary Ken Hensley, including songs from his Uriah Heep days as well as from his successful solo career. It hurts to know that we can't be together The book is closed now, we cannot be together A sad hello to the steps fate has taken Trouble is not only Ken's third record fronting the band Live Fire, but now one of over 50 albums Ken Hensley has recorded or featured on! Not today, tomorrow or forever Romance: Ken Hensley - 2005: Recent albums: Trouble. As in a dream I turn for a moment People born on Friday are social animals, artistic, and obsessed with beauty and love. The album was produced by David Paramor (producer of "The Gods") and both Hensley and Kerslake featured, along with John Glascock on bass, Brian Glascock on drums, and David Paramor on vocals, all under pseudonyms. HENSLEY,KEN. "[2]Hensley also owned "The Attic" Recording studio in St. Louis. Though you are gone, not just for now but forever Love and Other Mysteries is the result of three years spent in the studio, crafting an intensely personal album. Can it be true you won't be returning After trying to put a new band together in the UK (Shotgun), he later moved to the USA and played a few gigs in North America as The Ken Hensley Band. The album was released before Hensley joined Toe Fat and might almost be considered a prototype for the harder side of his future work in Uriah Heep. Ken Hensley / Lawton Band - 2001: 18. In every moment's sleep I will see your face He is said to have died with his wife Monica at his side. Lead vocals role were split between Hensley and Glenn Hughes (ex-Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), Jørn Lande (ex-The Snakes, Masterplan), John Lawton and Eve Gallagher. I won't forget, I will always remember Ken Hensley, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with 70s rock band Uriah Heep, has died aged 75. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. After the departure of bassist Gary Thain (who died in 1975) and vocalist David Byron, other musicians were brought into the Heep family: John Wetton (Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music, later of U.K. and Asia), Trevor Bolder (from Spiders From Mars, later of Wishbone Ash) and John Lawton (Lucifer's Friend), among others. Although Paramor was credited as composer, the songs bear many of Hensley's influences. Lady in Black 5:18 9. I can only dream now of New York and Paris Ken Hensley & Live Fire. During the fourth Uriah Heep Annual Convention in London, May 2000, plans were made for a one-off concert by the so-called "Hensley/Lawton Band". Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. Featuring a number of special guests, the rock opera Blood on the Highway was released in May 2007. After that, he played with The Blue Notes, Ken and the Cousins and Kit and the Saracens (1962). Produced by Ken himself, "LIVE” captures Ken Hensley & Live Fire on their 2012 European tour at dates in Switzerland and Germany whilst promoting "Faster”. I am faced with the steps that I must take Last modified on Thu 5 Nov 2020 14.56 GMT. [citation needed]. Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Proud Words 3:18 8.