Ken Hensley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ken Hensley.

Ken Hensley was an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, best known as the keyboardist and guitarist of the influential rock band Uriah Heep. Born on August 24, 1945, in Plumstead, London, Hensley showed an early talent for music and began playing piano at the age of seven. In his early career, he played in various bands before joining Uriah Heep in 1969.

During his time with Uriah Heep, Hensley made significant contributions as a songwriter, penning many of the band's biggest hits, including "Lady in Black," "Easy Livin'," and "Stealin'." His unique blend of rock, blues, and progressive elements, coupled with his distinct vocals, helped define the band's sound and contributed to their commercial success throughout the 1970s.

In addition to his work with Uriah Heep, Hensley pursued a solo career, releasing several albums showcasing his songwriting skills and versatility as a musician. He also collaborated with other notable artists, such as Blackfoot and Cinderella, and continued to tour and perform live.

Ken Hensley's musical legacy continues to resonate with fans worldwide, as his contributions to the rock genre left a lasting impact. Sadly, he passed away on November 4, 2020, leaving behind a rich catalogue of music that immortalizes his talent and artistry.

Visible Faith is an expression of my Christian faith which m

Visible Faith is an expression of my Christian faith which must be visible to be real! I gave the name to the collection of musicians who worked with me on the record.

Ken Hensley


When I left HEEP I didn't know what I wanted! It took me a l

When I left HEEP I didn't know what I wanted! It took me a long time to adjust to life away from the band and the only thing I knew was that I didn't want to repeat my mistakes!

Ken Hensley

Life Time Mistakes Thetimes

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to liv

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God's hands, and I am very happy about that!

Ken Hensley

Future

I actually never knew Peter Green but I do respect his early

I actually never knew Peter Green but I do respect his early work very much.

Ken Hensley

Respect

THE GODS was my first professional band and I learned a lot

THE GODS was my first professional band and I learned a lot during that time. It was very cool playing with so many great musicians as it helped me to learn.

Ken Hensley

Cool