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'''Kenneth Edward Henson''' (March 28, 1947 – May 24, 2007), better known as '''Ken E Henson''' (and sometimes '''Kenny Henson'''), was a South African singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sitar player. He co-founded the [[progressive rock]] bands Freedom's Children and [[Abstract Truth]]. He later formed the duo Finch & Henson with the late Brian Finch.
'''Kenneth Edward Henson''' (March 28, 1947 – May 24, 2007), better known as '''Ken E Henson''' (and also '''Kenny Henson'''), was a South African singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sitar player. He co-founded the [[progressive rock]] bands Freedom's Children and [[Abstract Truth]]. He later formed the duo Finch & Henson with the late Brian Finch.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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===Freedom's Children===
===Freedom's Children===
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'''Album'''
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*1990: ''A New Day''
'''Singles'''
'''Singles'''
*1967: "The Coffee Song"
*1967: "The Coffee Song"
*1967: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
*1967: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
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'''Album'''
⚫
*1990: ''A New Day''


===Abstract Truth===
===Abstract Truth===
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*1970: ''Silver Trees''
*1970: ''Silver Trees''
'''Compilations'''
'''Compilations'''
*1970: ''Cool Sounds For Heads''
*1970: ''Cool Sounds for Heads''
*2005: ''Silver Trees & Totum''
*2005: ''Silver Trees & Totum''


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'''Singles'''
'''Singles'''
*1977: "Free & Easy" (7")
*1977: "Free & Easy" (7")
*1978: "Love You A Little More Every Day" (7", Single)
*1978: "Love You a Little More Every Day" (7")
*1980: "Oh Brother (You´ve Got A Long Way To Go)" (7", Single)
*1980: "Oh Brother (You've Got a Long Way to Go)" (7")
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===As Ken E Henson or Kenny Henson===
===As Ken E Henson or Kenny Henson===
*1974: ''Bringing Back The Good Times'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*1974: ''Bringing Back the Good Times'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*1977: ''Let Us Become Men'' – as Kenny Henson
*1977: ''Let Us Become Men'' – as Kenny Henson
*1977: ''Playgrounds in Paradise''
*1977: ''Playgrounds in Paradise''
*1978: ''High Octane''
*1978: ''High Octane''
*1978: ''Giving A Little Away'' – Ken E Henson's Harambee
*1978: ''Giving a Little Away'' – Ken E Henson's Harambee
*1979: ''Recycled''
*1979: ''Recycled''
*1980: ''At Home in the Dark''
*1980: ''At Home in the Dark''
*1993: ''Free And Easy – The Very Best Of Finch And Henson''
*1993: ''Free and Easy – The Very Best of Finch and Henson''
*2002: ''Hero of Heroes'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*2002: ''Hero of Heroes'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*2002: ''Another Time, Another Place''
*2002: ''Another Time, Another Place''
*2003: ''Never Look Back'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*2003: ''Never Look Back'' – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*2003: ''Bringing Back The Good Times'' (re-issue) – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
*2003: ''Bringing Back the Good Times'' (re-issue) – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
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[[Category:South African rock musicians]]
[[Category:South African rock musicians]]
[[Category:People from Durban]]
[[Category:Sitar players]]
[[Category:Sitar players]]
[[Category:White South African people]]
[[Category:Deaths from emphysema]]
[[Category:Deaths from emphysema]]

Latest revision as of 08:15, 20 May 2024

Ken E Henson
Birth nameKenneth Edward Henson
Born(1947-03-28)March 28, 1947
Durban, South Africa
DiedMay 24, 2007(2007-05-24) (aged 60)
GenresProgressive rock
Instrument(s)Guitar, sitar
Years active1963–2007
LabelsUptight, EMI Parlophone, Fresh Music, Warner Bros. Records, WEA

Kenneth Edward Henson (March 28, 1947 – May 24, 2007), better known as Ken E Henson (and also Kenny Henson), was a South African singer, songwriter, guitarist, and sitar player. He co-founded the progressive rock bands Freedom's Children and Abstract Truth. He later formed the duo Finch & Henson with the late Brian Finch.

Biography[edit]

Ken E Henson was born in Durban, South Africa on March 28, 1947. He began playing guitar at the age of 10, and formed his first group, Leemen Ltd, in 1963.

Henson's first notable band was Freedom's Children, a group he formed in 1966 with bassist Ramsay Mackay and drummer Colin Pratley. After releasing just two songs with Freedom's Children, he left the band in 1968 to join The Bats for a six-week sojourn.[1] In 1969 he formed the group Abstract Truth with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch. With Abstract Truth he released three albums from 1969 to 1971.[2] With Brian Finch, he formed Finch & Henson, a duo that toured South Africa extensively from 1971 to 1981.[3] The duo continued to perform periodically until Henson's death.[4]

In the last two decades of his career, Henson worked with many South African musicians, including Piet Botha, Steve Fataar, Neill Solomon, Roger Lucey, Nibs van der Spuy.[2]

Death[edit]

Henson died on May 24, 2007, at the age of 60 after suffering from emphysema.

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Currin, Brian. "Abstract Truth: Early 70s prog-rockers". The South African Rock Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Donaldson, Andrew. "Ken E Henson". Sunday Times. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  3. ^ Walford, Lauren (June 13, 2018). "Benefit concert for Brian Finch". Berea Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "Brian Finch showcases 40 years of song". Caxton & CTP Printers and Publishers Ltd. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
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