In addition to building an impressive solo career outside of Uriah Heep, Hensley collaborated with the bands Blackfoot, W.A.S.P. "RIP Ken"Īs a member of Uriah Heep, Hensley wrote classic songs like "Lady In Black," "Easy Livin," "July Morning" and "Look At Yourself," according to the post. The announcement also describes Hensley as "one of the most important musicians of the past half-a-century" and credits him for helping Uriah Heep rise to fame in the 1970s. "Ken wrote some amazing songs in his tenure with the band, and they will remain a musical legacy that will be in people’s hearts forever," Box continued. The post on Hensley's website also includes another statement from Box, in which he describes feeling "deep shock at the news." Uriah Heep - Take Away My Soul (2018, ) Moscow Meltdown (Rock & Metal) 49.
"My sincere condolences go to his family and wife Monica and may he rest in peace."Īccording to a post on Hensley's website, the musician died on Wednesday following "a very short illness." USA TODAY has reached out to a rep for Uriah Heep for more details and further comment. "I received devastating news this morning from Ken’s manager Steve Weltman that Ken Hensley has passed away," Box wrote.
Uriah Heep's lead guitarist, Mick Box, shared the news via the band's official Twitter account on Thursday. Ken Hensley, a longtime member and songwriter of the British band Uriah Heep, has died.
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