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 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. 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. With Brian Finch, he formed Finch & Henson, a duo that toured South Africa extensively from 1971 to 1981. The duo continued to perform periodically until Henson's death.
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.
Death Henson died on May 24, 2007, at the age of 60 after suffering from emphysema.
Discography
Freedom's Children Album 1990: A New Day Singles 1967: "The Coffee Song" 1967: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
Abstract Truth Albums 1970: Totum 1970: Silver Trees Compilations 1970: Cool Sounds for Heads 2005: Silver Trees & Totum
Finch and Henson Albums 1976: Playgrounds in Paradise 1978: High Octane 1979: Recycled 1980: At Home in the Dark Singles 1977: "Free & Easy" (7") 1978: "Love You a Little More Every Day" (7") 1980: "Oh Brother (You've Got a Long Way to Go)" (7")
As Ken E Henson or Kenny Henson 1974: Bringing Back the Good Times – Brian Finch, featuring Henson 1977: Let Us Become Men – as Kenny Henson 1977: Playgrounds in Paradise 1978: High Octane 1978: Giving a Little Away – Ken E Henson's Harambee 1979: Recycled 1980: At Home in the Dark 1993: Free and Easy – The Very Best of Finch and Henson 2002: Hero of Heroes – Brian Finch, featuring Henson 2002: Another Time, Another Place 2003: Never Look Back – Brian Finch, featuring Henson 2003: Bringing Back the Good Times (re-issue) – Brian Finch, featuring Henson
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