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Ken E Henson
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Background information
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 sometimes Kenny Henson), was a South African singer, guitarist, sitar player and composer. He co-founded the progressive bands Freedom's Children and Abstract Truth. He later formed the duo Finch & Henson with the late Brian Finch.

Biography

Ken E Henson was born in Danbur, 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 is best remembered for 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]. He was replaced on guitar by Julian Laxton. In 1969 he formed the group Abstract Truth with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch, where he was on vocals, guitar and sitar. With Abstract Truth he released 3 albums from 1969 to 1971[2]. With Brian Finch, Henson formed Finch & Henson, the duo toured South Africa extensively[3]. Brian Finch and Ken E Henson met in 1970 when Henson was performing with Lee Men Limited. They performed as Finch & Henson from 1970 until 1981, and then got together for various concerts, right up until Henson passed[4].

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

Death

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

Discography

References

  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. "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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