{"title":"Ken Hensley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Hensley (1945-2020) was a renowned musician, best known for his work as a keyboard player, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. He played a pivotal role in writing many of the band's iconic songs including \"Look at Yourself,\" \"Lady in Black,\" \"Easy Livin',\" \"Stealin',\" and \"Free Me.\" In addition to his work with Uriah Heep, he collaborated with Toni Rowland on the album \"Unfolding\" in 2007 and also showcased his production skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-book-of-answers","title":"My Book Of Answers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique solo album from former Gods and Uriah Heep man Ken Hensley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew artists can claim to have had a musical career and pedigree as long, varied and impressive as songwriter, keyboard player, guitarist, vocalist and multi- instrumentalist Ken Hensley. After forming The Gods in mid-1960s London with future Stones and Mayall guitarist Mick Taylor, Ken made brief appearances with Toe Fat and Head Machine before joining Uriah Heep in time for the band’s debut album, \u003ci\u003eVery ‘Eavy… Very ‘Umble\u003c\/i\u003e. His solo career kicked off in 1973 with \u003ci\u003eProud Words On A Dusty Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e, and Ken has remained as busy and prolific as ever to the present day, with sales in excess of 45 million albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Book Of Answers\u003c\/i\u003e started with a chance encounter at Alicante airport on a flight bound for Moscow in 2018, when Russian businessman Vladimir Emelin approached Ken. Vladimir didn’t have a background in the music industry, and had never made a record, but had been a big rock fan all his life, with a special appreciation of Ken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom translations of Vladimir’s Russian words into English, Ken fashioned choruses and verses until he had the basis for nine original new songs. The main stumbling block to starting this record was finding the time to create it. And then the pandemic happened. Thankfully advances in modern technology meant that this album could be created and completed remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HNE","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50435950313803,"sku":"1147825","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/be1775eb-b006-4686-b850-6bd5a89a7723_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726910069"},{"product_id":"past-and-present-songs-in-time-1970-2021","title":"Past And Present (Songs In Time) 1970-2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e6CD book set celebrating the late, great \u003cstrong\u003eKen Hensley\u003c\/strong\u003e. For fans of \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolo\u003c\/em\u003e (CD1) focuses on gems from his first three solo albums, released by Bronze Records between 1973 and 1981. Having made his way through the fertile music scene of the 1960s, Ken came to prominence when he joined \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1970. Creating ground-breaking, melodic hard rock with Heep, CD1 concludes with \"\u003cem\u003eTales\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eEchoes In The Dark\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eSunrise\u003c\/em\u003e\" from \"\u003cem\u003eThe Magician’s Birthday\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1972), then \"\u003cem\u003eParadise\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003ePoet’s Justice\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eRainbow Demon\u003c\/em\u003e\" from \"\u003cem\u003eDemons And Wizards\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1972).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Glimpse of Glory\u003c\/em\u003e (CD2) from 1990 explores Ken’s songwriting depth and his examination of faith, best demonstrated on the songs \"\u003cem\u003eThe Return\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eThe Joy Of Knowing Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\". According to Ken’s liner notes for 2002’s \"\u003cem\u003eRunning Blind\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD3), \"I suppose this CD is really typical of the way I like to record, with a mixture of songs of different styles. Most of the time I consider myself a storyteller and the tempo, rhythm and production should combine to accompany the lyrical message.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRunning Blind\u003c\/em\u003e\" was followed in 2003 with \"\u003cem\u003eThe Last Dance\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD4). Produced by Ken and Daniel Saiz Gomez, it featured Tommy Lopez (drums), John Smithson (bass), and Ovidio Lopez (guitar) with some classic slide guitar from Ken on \"\u003cem\u003eCrying\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways a prolific songwriter, on 2005’s \"\u003cem\u003eCold Autumn Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD5) Ken took time to record a number of songs from his back catalogue, revisiting \"\u003cem\u003eSend Me An Angel\u003c\/em\u003e\", originally recorded with southern rockers Blackfoot in 1983, \"\u003cem\u003eInside The Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e\", originally on \"\u003cem\u003eFree Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\", and the title track originally released on Ken’s 1973 solo debut, \"\u003cem\u003eProud Words On A Dusty Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology concludes with \"\u003cem\u003eCollaborations (2011-2021)\u003c\/em\u003e\" on CD6, a new compilation featuring his work on two studio albums and one live album with Live Fire; \"\u003cem\u003eFaster\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eTrouble\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eLive Fire Live!!\u003c\/em\u003e\" featuring the amazing guitar playing of Ken Ingwersen that Ken loved so much. CD6 ends with two tracks from his final album, \"\u003cem\u003eMy Book of Answers\u003c\/em\u003e\", showcasing his writing with Vladimir Emelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music world not only lost a great, multi-talented musician and mercurial artist, but also a highly respected songwriter when Ken Hensley very sadly passed away in November 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HNE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50452373504331,"sku":"2003999","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/KenHensley_HNEBOX182_cover-min-scaled_40f79a6e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727150020"},{"product_id":"proud-words-on-a-dusty-shelf","title":"Proud Words on a Dusty Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProud Words on a Dusty Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e features (ex) Uriah Heep keyboard player Ken Hensley, bassist Gary Thain and drummer Lee Kerslake. 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