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He wrote, or co-wrote, the majority of the Uriah Heep's songs during this period, including such hits as "Look at Yourself", "Lady in Black" (on both of which he also sang lead vocals), "Easy Livin'", "Stealin'" and "Free Me". In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ...

Biography

Spice bassist Paul Newton asked Hensley (Christmas 1969) to join forces, as they were looking for a keyboard player to make their sound less bluesy and more progressive. In January 1970, Spice changed its name to Uriah Heep. Also in the line-up were guitarist Mick Box and vocalist David Byron. With Uriah Heep, Ken Hensley found a place to develop and showcase his music composition and lyric writing abilities to the world, not to mention his keyboard and guitar playing. Major success ensued, and Heep is now acclaimed as one of the UK's classic hard rock bands. The chemistry of the classic line-up of Hensley, Byron, Box, drummer Lee Kerslake and bassist Gary Thain, as well as the astute management of Gerry Bron (Bronz Records), worked synegistically to allow great music to be written, recorded, and performed live during this era. During his time with Heep (1970 - 1980), they recorded 13 studio albums, and one of the most acclaimed live albums of all time: "Uriah Heep Live - January 1973" (not to mention many compilations and singles). Hensley also recorded his first 2 solo albums, "Proud Words On A Dusty Shelf" (1973) and "Eager To Please" (1975) during this time. Screen shot of Spice OPUS, a fork of Berkeley SPICE SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) is a general purpose analog circuit simulator. ... Uriah Heep are an English rock band, formed in 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ... Mick Box (born June 8, 1947 in Walthamstow, London, England) is the lead guitarist of British rock group Uriah Heep. ... David Byron (January 29, 1947- February 28, 1985 real name David Garrick ) was the original lead vocalist (1969-1976) for British rock band Uriah Heep (and their immediate precursor, Spice (1967-1969)). Gifted with a phenomenal vocal range (paired with an unparalleled sense of dynamics), and a charismatic stage presence... Uriah Heep are an English rock band, formed in 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously a member of The Gods and Toe Fat) to join Spice, a band signed to his own Bronze Records label. ...

Bands & roles

• The Gods (1965–1968) – Lead vocals and keyboards, occasional guitar
• Toe Fat (1968) – keyboards, backing vocals, occasional guitar
• Head Machine (1968) – Lead vocals, keyboards, guitars

(this was a one-album project put together by a producer to showcase his own songs)

• Uriah Heep (1969–1980) – keyboards, backing and occasional lead vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, primary songwriter
• Weed (1971) – Lead vocals, keyboards, guitars

(the other musicians playing on the album are thought to have been from a German band called Virus. A one-shot side project from Uriah Heep)

• Blackfoot (1982–1985) – keyboards, vocals, slide guitar
• W.A.S.P. (guest on 1989 album) – keyboards, producer
• Bruce Cameron {guest on album} - keyboards
• Hensley-Lawton Band (2000–2001) – keyboards, guitar, lead and backing vocals
• Ken Hensley's Free Spirit (2002) - keyboards, guitars, lead and backing vocals
• Ayreon (2004) - Hammond solo on "Day Sixteen: Loser" from the album The Human Equation.
• Ken Hensley & the Viking All-Stars Band (2005) - keyboards, guitars and lead vocals

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Books

• When Too Many Dreams Come True - The Ken Hensley Story (2006)

Solo album discography

• Proud Words On A Dusty Shelf (1973)
• Eager To Please (1975)
• Free Spirit (1980)
• The Best Of Ken Hensley (1990)
• From Time To Time (1994)
• A Glimpse Of Glory (1999)
• Ken Hensley Anthology (2000)
• Running Blind (2002)
• The Last Dance (2003)
• The Wizard's Diary - Volume 1 (2004)
• Cold Autumn Sunday (2005)
• Elements - Anthology 1968 To 2005 (2006)
• Inside The Mystery (2006)
• Live Fire (DVD) (2007)
• Blood On The Highway (2007)

External links

• Ken Hensley official website
• Official website for pre-1986 Uriah Heep
• Uriah Heep official website
• Official US Uriah Heep fan website
• "England's Own Uriah Heep" fan website
• Netherlands Uriah Heep fan website
• A biography
• Rock N Roll Universe Interview 2005