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Ken Hensley
British singer and guitarist (1945–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | (1945-08-24)24 August 1945 Plumstead, London, England |
Died | 4 November 2020(2020-11-04) (aged 75) Agost, Alicante, Spain |
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Years active | 1960–2020 |
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Website | ken-hensley |
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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]