Tag archive for John Wetton

  • Ken Hensley’s interview (InRock magazine, 2002) Part 2

    Another excerpt from an interview with Ken Hensley published in the “InRock” magazine (№ 8, 2002, category “The Person”).
    InRock: It is such a mystery to me, why you sang on the record of “Look At Yourself” album, and why on the concerts lead singers did that?
    Ken Hensley: Well, because it was awkward for David not …

    Written by July 5, 2012

  • Uriah Heep — High And Mighty (1976)

    “High And Mighty” is special for many reasons. First of all, it is the most lyrical album that Uriah Heep ever recorded, and with this album Ken Hensley’s songwriting talent reached its plentitude. Secondly, it is the last Uriah Heep’s album with David Byron on vocals. Thirdly (and perhaps the most important), this album was …

    Written by March 2, 2012

  • Uriah Heep — Return To Fantasy (1975)

    The eighth studio album of Uriah Heep is exactly what the title says — i.e. their return to the fantasy concept that brought fame to the band in 1972 and from which they decided to distance themselves ‘for security reasons’ in 1973. A touch of fantasy and mysticism in the lyrics in addition to great …

    Written by March 2, 2012