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![]() Ken Hensley at the Tavastia Club, Helsinki, in 2019 | |
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Birth name | Kenneth William David Hensley |
Born | Plumstead, London, England | 24 August 1945
Origin | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England |
Died | 4 November 2020 Agost, Alicante, Spain | (aged 75)
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Years active | 1960–2020 |
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Website | ken-hensley |
Kenneth William David Hensley (24 August 1945[2] – 4 November 2020)[3] was an English musician, singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s.[4]
He wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep's songs during this period, including the singles "Lady in Black" (on which he sang lead vocals), "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'", as well as "Look at Yourself" and "Free Me".