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.
Ken E Henson | |
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| Birth name | Kenneth Edward Henson |
| Born | March 28, 1947 Durban, South Africa |
| Died | May 24, 2007 (aged 60) |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, sitar |
| Years active | 1963–2007 |
| Labels | Uptight, EMI Parlophone, Fresh Music, Warner Bros. Records, WEA |
Biography
editKen 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
editHenson died on May 24, 2007, at the age of 60 after suffering from emphysema.
Discography
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Freedom's ChildreneditAlbum
Singles
Abstract TrutheditAlbums
Compilations
Finch and HensoneditAlbums
Singles
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References
edit- ^ Currin, Brian. "Abstract Truth: Early 70s prog-rockers". The South African Rock Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Donaldson, Andrew. "Ken E Henson". Sunday Times. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Walford, Lauren (June 13, 2018). "Benefit concert for Brian Finch". Berea Mail. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Brian Finch showcases 40 years of song". Caxton & CTP Printers and Publishers Ltd. Retrieved May 5, 2020.