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December 16th 2006

A new update message from Ken Hensley with news on the Speranza Street charity foundation is available here!

December 9th 2006

Another update by Ken Hensley about the recordings of his new CD:

"Here's a picture of Eve and I after a loooooong day of work!
 Her history includes a spell on Boy George's label and hits in Europe and the United States and there is more on her web site www.evegallagher.com .  For my part she did a fantastic job.  She has such a versatile voice and she gave 'her' song the perfect treatment!"

See a photo of Eve and Ken in the studio here!

December 5th 2006

To get the new Inside The Mystery double CD from Membran, please follow this link.

November 28th 2006

An update on the studio recordings by Ken Hensley:

"Hola....
I just enjoyed an incredible day in the studio with Glenn Hughes who is singing (in his own amazing way) two songs on the new CD, Blood On The Highway.  I am really lucky to have so many great vocal performances on this record and I am especially thankful to Glenn who came to Alicante directly from his recently completed European tour!!  It's always cool to spend time with a fellow "road-warrior" and we made time to share some stories and to chat about doing some things together in the coming year.  I'll keep you posted on all of that but, in the meantime we have to prepare for more guest singers over the next few weeks!".

See a photo of Glenn and Ken in the studio here!

November 19th 2006

A special request by Ken Hensley:

"Hi Everyone....
Monica and I were wondering if there is anyone out there who would be willing to put together a web site for our charity foundation, "Esperanza".
If you don't know about the foundation there is information about it elsewhere on the web site and all I can say is that, for sure, we can't do it and we would be very grateful for any help we can get!
So please drop us a line here and let us know if you can offer your expertise.
Thanks so much
Ken & Monica
<><".

If you think you can help, please e-mail us here.

November 15th 2006

Read here Ken Hensley's own diary on the trip to Russia for some special concerts.

November 8th 2006

Ken Hensley received the "Peacemaker" medal from the Worldwide Charitable Alliance during his recent trip to Moscow, Russia!  Check out a picture of the occasion.

November 5th 2006

A new update message from Ken Hensley with lots of exciting news can be read here!

November 3rd 2006

Read here Ken Hensley's own diary on the recent car trip from Alicante, Spain to Apeldoorn, Holland, where he performed with the Circle Of Hands band.

October 31st 2006

The recent concert featuring Ken Hensley with the Circle Of Hands (Heep tribute band) at the Blues Café in Apeldoorn, Holland was a big success!  For lots of photos please follow this link .

October 31st 2006

New live dates in Russia just confirmed!  Check them out here.

October 17th 2006

The Ken Hensley special concert this coming Saturday with the Circle Of Hands band at the Blues Café in Apeldoorn, Holland is now sold out!

October 16th 2006

The 2-CD pack containing The Last Dance and Cold Autumn Sunday will be called Ken Hensley, Inside The Mystery and will be released on the Ambitions label.  More details on this as well as the official release of Ken's When Too Many Dreams Come True book is already up at www.membran.net (just need to type Ken Hensley in their search box).

October 13th 2006

Sanctuary Records is releasing a new Ken Hensley 2-CD anthology called Elements - Anthology From 1968 To 2005.  For all details including the cover art and the tracklisting, please follow this link.  To purchase this CD and many other Ken Hensley items please follow this link.

In addition, Sanctuary has just released a new Uriah Heep 2-CD anthology as well, called Easy Livin': The Singles A's & B's.  See the cover art here, and order this or many other Hensley-related Heep items (like the 6-CD Chapter & Verse boxset) here!

Christmas is coming so it is time to get a Heep or Hensley CD and give to a friend... Let's make someone happy and at the same time help the Heep/Hensley cause!

October 10th 2006

Read here a new installment of Ken's studio reports!

October 1st 2006

And yet many more news on this new message by Ken Hensley!

September 9th 2006

A new message by Ken Hensley himself, with all the news!

September 8th 2006

The masters of the upcoming Ken Hensley anthology CD, Elements, are on their way to Sanctuary Records now and a release date should be announced soon!

August 26th 2006

A new personal message by Ken Hensley with the latest updates and a "thank you" for the birthday wishes can be seen at the Guestbook page!

August 25th 2006

A Personal Photo Stamp Exhibition will happen in The Postal Museum of Helsinki's Main Post Office (near railway station) between September 9th and October 22nd 2006.  Among the stamps presented it will be the Ken Hensley/Eager To Please one!  A run of 200 stamps was released under Ken's permission in Joensuu (Eastern Finland) in April 2005.  Thanks to Heikki Kyllästinen for the info.

August 24th 2006

Today is Ken Hensley's birthday, so... congratulations, Ken!  It was even announced at MSNBC.com, specifically in their section "Today In History: August 24": http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14376616/ (scroll down to "Today's Birthdays").  Thanks to Renate Fischer of SOT.

Anyone willing to send greetings to Ken, please go to the Guestbook area and leave a message there!

August 23rd 2006

Thanks to your help, Ken was able to find the album he was looking for, see below:

"Just want to thank everybody for all the help, hints and advice on getting hold of the Touch album I was looking for.
I have found it now ay www.missingpiece.net so hopefully it will be in my CD player very soon!
God bless,
Ken
<><"

August 21st 2006

A special request by Ken Hensley to anyone who can help him out:

"Hi...
I am trying to find an album from the 70s by a band named Touch.... can anyone help me please?
Ken
<><"

If you can help, please send an e-mail to webmaster@ken-hensley.com .

August 15th 2006

Read here Ken Hensley's own report on the recent show in Homburg, Germany, where he joined the Circle Of Hands band.

August 15th 2006

The first pics (taken by Sonja Cloudt) from the Ken Hensley & Circle Of Hands gig in Homburg, Germany are now online here!

August 8th 2006

Read here a report written by Ken Hensley about the 3rd Ken Hensley Summer Party, that happened this last weekend in Norway!

August 8th 2006

The "Pre-Show Party" scheduled for after the Bluescafé gig in Apeldoorn, Holland on October 21st 2006 is now sold out!  More details at the tour dates page.

July 22nd 2006

A new message by Ken Hensley with all the latest news on the upcoming CD releases is available here!

July 16th 2006

Read here Ken's latest diary installment telling everything about his performance at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.

July 11th 2006

The When Too Many Dreams Come True books are being sent, and the shipping will be completely done until this coming Friday!

July 10th 2006

10 Years of Ken Hensley on the Internet: 1996 - 2006!  If you want to leave any messages the guestbook is your place!

July 9th 2006

A new message by Ken Hensley with the latest updates available on the Guestbook page!

July 7th 2006

New tour dates just confirmed for Hungary, Czech Republic and also one next week at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia!  Check the tour dates page for details...

July 6th 2006

We have an official page up at MySpace now!  Soon some cool stuff will be there, so feel free to visit and join us.

July 3rd 2006

An update on the When Too Many Dreams Come True book: as you know the printing was delayed due to some problems with the printing house but the books arrived today at last and they're start shipping tomorrow to all those who ordered them.  Ken hopes to have them all out by Monday or Tuesday at the latest and thanks to everyone for your patience!!

Some brand new pics taken... today!  You can see Ken receiving the books today in the studio here.  Talking about the studio, the last days have been dedicated to some studio work (new stuff coming!), so another photo is available here with the complete studio team!  From left to right: Daniel "Golden Ears" Saiz (co-producer/engineer), Antonio Fidel (bass), Ken Hensley, Juan Carlos Garcia (drums) and Ovidio "I want to buy this guitar" Lopez (guitar).  Antonio and Juan Carlos are both members of the renowned Spanish fusion combo "El Ultimo de la Fila" (in English: "The Last In Line").

Watch this space for some studio reports pretty soon!

July 3rd 2006

Sanctuary Records will soon release a 2-CD Ken Hensley Anthology, including 36 tracks!  The songs are currently being remastered by Ken himself in his studio in Spain.

June 22nd 2006

A new message from Ken Hensley below:

"Hi Everyone!
Well things are moving very quickly in 'Wonderworld' and I thought I'd better give you all an update!
The limited edition books are on their way to me now so they will be in your mailboxes soon. Thanks so much for your support and patience with this project. It's my first book but not the last because I have at least Part 2 of my auto-biography to do!
Future distribution of the book and the Cold Autumn Sunday and The Last Dance CDs will be handled by Membran International Gmbh ( info@membran.net ) and I hope we will work together on the Live Fire DVD too. I will see that for the first time this week so I'll keep you posted here.
I am really happy about the deals with Membran because it allows me to focus on what I like to do best.... write and record! We are talking about some very ambitious projects for the future which have the potential to take me and my creative energy into many new and exciting areas so watch this space for further exciting updates.
So, just when I thought the magic carpet was slowing down, it suddenly went up a gear, a gear I didn't know it had and the answer to a lot of prayers.
That's it for now but there's so much more to come and I hope you'll keep tagging along! Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me.
God bless,
Ken
<><
June 2006"

June 17th 2006

As reported before here, Ken Hensley's both upcoming and latest releases (When Too Many Dreams Come True book, Live Fire DVD, Cold Autumn Sunday CD, The Last Dance CD) will get an international release by Membran Gmbh.  For any inquiries about these releases, please go to www.membran.net or e-mail them at info@membran.net .

June 14th 2006

A new update from Ken Hensley below:

"Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that we had a second technical problem with the first print of the book but it is solved now and printing will begin on Friday which means we should be able to start delivering the books to you on Monday June 26th.
I do apologise for these delays and I hope you understand. It's my first adventure into "book world" and we faced a whole bunch of brand new challenges which I had no experience in dealing with!
As partial compensation they are allowing to sell an additional 30 copies here so Rod will open it up again until those are gone. After that we will announce details of the Membran world-wide distribution which will also mean that the book will be translated into numerous other languages!!
Thanks for your patience and again, my sincere apologies...
Ken
<>"

June 13th 2006

New tourdates just added!  More to follow...

June 13th 2006

Monica and Ken Hensley are now the the patrons of this animal help organisation: Animal Help Espania .

June 5th 2006

An update from Ken Hensley on the new book:

"Hi Everyone... just to update you on the book. It is being printed now (in Poland) and as soon as I have them they will be on their way to all of you.  The delay (which is unusual for us and which I very much regret) is partially due to some technical problems and partially due to incompetence but I won't dwell on that!  Thank you all for your patience and I will keep you posted!"

May 31st 2006

Ken Hensley has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hamburg based Membran Gmbh for the world-wide distribution of his CDs, DVDs and books!!
Membran (www.membran.net) is an established and successful player in the global market place and is loaded with experience at all levels of the entertainment industry. Part of the agreement between Ken Hensley and Membran Gmbh will see the re-release of The Last Dance and Cold Autumn Sunday later this year. This will be a global project excluding the UK & Ireland where distribution will be handled by Nova.
Ken describes it this way…
The book, When Too Many Dreams Come True will be first, followed by the Live Fire DVD and then the global re-release of Cold Autumn Sunday and The Last Dance.
“This is a classic partnership and I am very excited and energised by the potential we have to work together, not only on my products but by my being involved in writing for and producing some other Membran artists, starting on July 3rd with Croatian superstar Silvio D’Anza. Their main label, Polytur, will not only be a vehicle for my work but for many other exciting artists and for projects we are discussing for the future. At last I have found the right partners for my seemingly limitless creative energy!”
So stay tuned for details of the product release schedules and other exciting news.

To read a full message by Ken Hensley on the recent happenings, follow this link!

May 31st 2006

Hurry to the CD store for the "June Loon" sale!!!

May 30th 2006

Another quick message by Ken Hensley, about his new book:

"I have read the proof of the book now and made some small corrections.  It is being printed and I should be able to start sending them very soon but the limited edition is almost sold out so please get your order in as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed!"

To order the book click here!

May 30th 2006

Don't forget: Ken Hensley to be featured on the TV show Hit-Giganten (Hit Giants) that will be broadcasted throughout on the SAT1 channel tomorrow (May 31st) in prime time!  Also on the bill: Toto, Ritchie Blackmore, Scorpions, Fish, John Miles and others.

May 21st 2006

Some news about Ken's book:

"Hi everyone!
Just wanted to keep you all updated on the status of the book... as of today (the 21st) the final proof has still not arrived because it is stuck in Germany, on its way to me from the printer which is apparently in Poland! I am expecting it to arrive tomorrow, then I will read it and the first print run will be done. It looks like we will be about two weeks behind schedule as a result of this and I apologise for that... it's beyond our control and, as you know, we are normally on or ahead of schedule with these things.
I appreciate your patience folks and I will keep you updated on the delivery date.
CheerZ
Ken
<><"

May 10th 2006

A new message by Ken Hensley available here!

May 10th 2006

Hurry to the CD store for details of the “May Daze” sale!!

May 8th 2006

To get tickets for this year's Ken Hensley Summer Party in Gresvik, Norway, follow this link.

May 7th 2006

If you're looking for Ken Hensley's previous records (old solo albums, or all works with Uriah Heep and Blackfoot, and other projects like The Gods and Toe Fat), please go to the following pages: solo and Blackfoot & Uriah Heep .

April 25th 2006

A new note by Ken Hensley is now on the Guestbook page!

April 20th 2006

Warner Music Japan has just re-packaged and re-released the Blackfoot collection, including Siogo and Vertical Smiles, on which Ken Hensley is featured.  Details can be seen at http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/vicw/.

April 8th 2006

Ken's auto-biography, When Too Many Dreams Come True, can be ordered now!  Click here to place your order.  If you want a name dedication other than yours please let us know by e-mail, otherwise your book will be simply signed by KenShipping will begin on May 17th.  Take a look on the front and back covers by clicking here and here.

April 6th 2006

Ken Hensley is again selling one of his instruments and this time it's a rare and completely unique piece of memorabilia. Boris Dommenget built this guitar (see picture here) by hand for Ken in 1993 and it comes with Gibson PAF pickups, active tone controls and a deluxe case. The abalone inlay on the 20th fret is inlaid with Ken's name (see picture here). Hurry to the store!

April 4th 2006

A photo of Ken Hensley together with Fish (ex-Marillion), Steve Lukather (Toto) and John Miles (solo, Alan Parsons Project) at the after-show party in Berlin can be seen here!

April 3rd 2006

Ken Hensley's personal auto-biography, When Too Many Dreams Come True is almost complete!  The 15 chapters and other contributions cover more than 150 pages and the book also includes many rare and previously unpublished photos.  For contractual reasons we are only able to sell a limited number here so we are offering a special Limited Edition that can be personalised for you (or, if it's a gift, for whomever you nominate) and signed by Ken.  At only €20.00 plus shipping this will not only be a rare oppportunity for you to own a collectors item but to own a detailed, personal look into Ken's life both inside and outside of music.  The book will be ready to ship in early May so stay tuned to this page for ordering information.  You can see the cover image by clicking here and here.

April 3rd 2006

Ken Hensley just returned from Berlin where he joined the recordings of the TV show "Hit-Giganten" (Hit Giants) that happened on March 30thToto, Ritchie Blackmore, Scorpions, Fish, John Miles and others were also there.  It will be broadcast throughout on the SAT1 channel on May 31st in prime time!

March 13th 2006

Tickets for the Augsburg concert (Oct 15th) for sale here now!

March 13th 2006

Another concert just announced: October 15th in Augsburg, Germany!  More details soon at the Tour Dates page.

March 11th 2006

Wanna be a part of Ken Hensley's upcoming auto-biography?  Ken is going to include the best 10 questions (and answers) from fans in a special section of the book so think of a special question and send it in. If your question is included you will receive a free, autographed copy of "When Too Many Dreams Come True"!  But you've got to be in to win so get your question in fast to questions@ken-hensley.com .

March 11th 2006

Check out Ken's new message on the Guestbook page, with lots of details on what's going on currently and in the coming future!

March 11th 2006

A new live date featuring Ken Hensley and the All-Stars Viking Band has been just confirmed for Holland: October 21st at the Bluescafé in Apeldoorn!  Please check all the details about the concert and the pre-show party at the Tour Dates page.

March 8th 2006

More info on the show mentioned below.  The topic of this show (Hit-Giganten) on 30.03.06 is "Die besten Rockballaden" ("The best Rockballads").  Info + Ticket order for the (recording) show on 30.03.06 you can find at http://www.event-tixx.de/news/?PHPSESSID=98954fd384e36fe49cb58434e98869f8 (please scroll down to the end of the page).  All info about the show can be found at http://www.sat1.de/comedy_show/hitgiganten/ .  Thanks to Renate Fischer of SOT for this info.

March 1st 2006

Ken Hensley is going to Berlin to tape a TV show called "Hit-Giganten" (Hit Giants) on March 30th!  It will be broadcast throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland on the SAT1 channel later this year.

March 1st 2006

We will soon be announcing the details of the October dates in Germany and Switzerland so stay tuned to this space.  The shows in Augsburg, Germany on the 15th of October and in Apeldorn, Holland on the 21st are being set up especially as “fan parties” with all kinds of goodies available as well as the concert with Ken and his Band of Vikings.  There will be special contact details for all shows and in some cases premium tickets will be strictly limited so check in to this page regularly and don’t miss what could be one of Ken’s last concerts in these countries!!

March 1st 2006

Hurry to the CD store for details of the “March Madness” sale!!

February 12th 2006

New live dates just added: a festival in Germany and the 3rd edition of the annual Ken Hensley Summer Party in Norway.  See the details here.  Soon we'll also have details about the upcoming tour in April/May (Scandinavia) and in October (Germany/Holland).

February 7th 2006

Coming soon, a new live DVD featuring Ken Hensley and The Viking All-Stars Band!  Check out the artwork and tracklisting here!

February 5th 2006

A brand new interview with Ken Hensley has been just published on the Progplanet website!  Click here to read it.

 
 

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