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| name = Abstract Truth
| name = Abstract Truth
| origin = Durban, South Africa
| origin = Durban, South Africa
| genre = Progressive Rock
| genre = [[Progressive rock]]
| years_active = 1969–71
| years_active = 1969–1971
| past_members = {{plainlist|
| past_members = {{plainlist|
* Ken E Henson
* [[Ken E Henson]]
* Peter Measroch
* Peter Measroch
* Mike Dickman
* Mike Dickman
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'''Abstract Truth''' was a [[progressive rock band]] formed in [[Durban]], KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1969.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abstract Truth Albums |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/abstract-truth |website=Rate Your Music |publisher=Sonemic, Inc. |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref> The band was formed around core member [[Ken E Henson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abstract Truth: Early 70s prog-rockers |url=http://www.rock.co.za/files/at_index.html |website=South African Rock Encyclopedia |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Abstract Truth''' was a [[progressive rock]] band formed in [[Durban]], KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1969.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abstract Truth Albums |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/abstract-truth |website=Rate Your Music |publisher=Sonemic, Inc. |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref> The band was formed around core member [[Ken E Henson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abstract Truth: Early 70s prog-rockers |url=http://www.rock.co.za/files/at_index.html |website=South African Rock Encyclopedia |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1969, Ken E Henson founded the band with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch. Abstract Truth released two studio albums in 1970, ''Totum'' and ''Silver Trees'', and one in 1971, ''Cool Sounds for Heads''. Ken E Henson died on 24 May 2007 from [[emphysema]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Warburton |first1=Nick |title=Freedoms Children |url=http://www.rock.co.za/files/fc_index.html |website=The South African Rock Encyclopedia |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref>

In 1969, Ken E Henson founded the band with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch. Abstract Truth released two studio albums in 1970, ''Totum'' and ''Silver Trees'', and one in 1971, ''Cool Sounds For Heads''. Ken E Henson died on 24 May 2007 from [[emphysema]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Warburton |first1=Nick |title=Freedoms Children |url=http://www.rock.co.za/files/fc_index.html |website=The South African Rock Encyclopedia |accessdate=5 May 2020}}</ref>


== Albums ==
== Albums ==

*1970: ''Totum''
*1970: ''Totum''
*1970: ''Silver Trees''
*1970: ''Silver Trees''
*1970: ''Cool Sounds For Heads''
*1970: ''Cool Sounds for Heads''
*2005: ''Silver Trees & Totum''
*2005: ''Silver Trees & Totum''


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[[Category:South African progressive rock groups]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1969]]
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Revision as of 08:18, 20 May 2024

Abstract Truth
OriginDurban, South Africa
GenresProgressive rock
Years active1969–1971
Past members
  • Ken E Henson
  • Peter Measroch
  • Mike Dickman
  • Robbie Pavid
  • Ian Bell
  • Brian Gibson
  • Sean Bergin
  • Robbie Pavid
  • George Wolfaardt
  • Brian Alderson
  • Harry Poulos
  • Eric Dorr
  • Ramsay Mackay

Abstract Truth was a progressive rock band formed in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1969.[1] The band was formed around core member Ken E Henson.[2]

Career

In 1969, Ken E Henson founded the band with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch. Abstract Truth released two studio albums in 1970, Totum and Silver Trees, and one in 1971, Cool Sounds for Heads. Ken E Henson died on 24 May 2007 from emphysema.[3]

Albums

  • 1970: Totum
  • 1970: Silver Trees
  • 1970: Cool Sounds for Heads
  • 2005: Silver Trees & Totum

References

  1. ^ "Abstract Truth Albums". Rate Your Music. Sonemic, Inc. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Abstract Truth: Early 70s prog-rockers". South African Rock Encyclopedia. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. ^ Warburton, Nick. "Freedoms Children". The South African Rock Encyclopedia. Retrieved 5 May 2020.