Mick Box: Last News

It is with deep regret that we share the devastating and tragic news of the sudden and totally unexpected passing of…Posted by Uriah Heep on Monday, July 5, 2021Lawton was Uriah Heep’s singer from 1976 to 1979, appearing on three of the band’s studio albums ‘Firefly’ (1977), ‘Innocent Victim’ (1977) and ‘Fallen Angel’ (1978).In 2013, Lawton rejoined the group for some European tour dates, including stops in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerKen Hensley, who was a key part of hard rock band Uriah Heep during its 1960s and 1970s heyday, died Wednesday evening. He was 75 and died at home, according to his management.Hensley wrote several of the London rock band’s early tracks, including Easy Livin’, Stealin’, and Lady in Black.Former bandmate, and original Uriah Heep member Mick Box said in an online post, “I am in deep shock at the news Ken Hensley has passed away, and my sincere condolences go to his family and wife Monica.

Ken Hensley, best known as the keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter for the British hard rock band Uriah Heep, died on Wednesday at age 75.  The news was confirmed on the band's official Twitter page.  “5th November 2020: I received devastating news this morning from Ken’s manager Steve Weltman that Ken Hensley has passed away,” a tweet on behalf of guitarist Mick Box reads. “My sincere condolences go to his family and wife Monica and may he rest in peace.” Hensley’s brother, Trevor, also confirmed his passing on Facebook with a heartfelt note.  “I am writing this with a heavy heart to let you know that my brother Ken Hensley passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening,” he wrote without giving an official cause of death.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorKen Hensley, keyboardist, guitarist and chief songwriter for long-running British hard rock band Uriah Heep, died Wednesday, according to a post by guitarist Mick Box on the band’s official Twitter account. He was 75.5th November 2020: I received devastating news this morning from Ken’s manager Steve Weltman that Ken Hensley has passed away.