Will you welcome please,
Mr. Ken Hensley !!
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Dave> Ladies and Gents...Mr. Ken Hensley !!
Pete Whart> Aaah the man himself
Bob Dreher> Hello Ken
Pete Whart> Welcome Ken
tim wood> hi ken
Vladimir M> It's happened!!! Welcome, Ken!
Ken Hensle> Hello everyone, took me a few tries to get on
Alex Gitli> Hi Ken!!
Dale Frede> Hello Ken!
MAC> Hi Ken
BobWinward> Greetings from New Jersey
Richard Wa> Hi Ken
Rod> Hello Ken ,how are you ?
Dave> Greetings Ken...glad you made it !
Ken Hensle> Hello everyone!!
Casey> Hi Ken
Ken Hensle> Hi Casey
Dave> We have ARRIVED !!
Dave> Cool !!! Now what ? :-)
Dave> Ha Ha !!
Bob Dreher> well moderator, go to work
BobWinward> One small step for man, one giant step for HeepKind!
Alex Gitli> You told us not to bombard, wise guy!!! :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> He's napping!
Dave> Ken...what's the latest on your stuff ???
MAC> Can we bombard him now,Dave? :-)
Casey> Help would be good, Mark only talks be mail right now.
Dave> OK, Casey....
Ken Hensle> Let's go people, I finally made it!!
Dave> I will
Dave> Shoot Guys ...go for it !!!
Alex Gitli> Casey??? OF the Casey & The Sunshine Band????
Casey> Not me!
Jesse Lowe> Hello Ken
Ken Hensle> Hello Jesse
Pete Whart> Alex, sometimes I despair of you :>)
Dave> 1st Question...
Rod> Ken, since Casey is here today, could you clarify us if Mark Stein from Vanilla
Fudge was/is one of your influences ?
Ken Hensle> Vanilla Fudge as a band was a huge influence though not Mark especially
Rod> Hammond and choirs... hot mix !
Casey> Ken, I understand you might be working with Vince Martell?
Alex Gitli> Wanted to extend special greetings from a VERY special fan in England, Graham Hulmeke
tt. He couldn't make it (new to the internet AND out of town) but wanted me to convey this to
all of you - he's the Newest Heepster on the block, and has already put together a very impressive
MIDI of The Park - you'll hear from him soon!
Ken Hensle> Rod, Unusual anyway...in The Gods, we opened our set with a version of Vanilla Fudge's
"You keep me hanging on" and therein was born the heavy vibrato vocals!
Dave> Ken...Oct 10th...we will probably meet up on the 10th, and all do it on the 11th...is that OK for you ?
Ken Hensle> !0th or 11th is fine for me. I don't leave for Japan until the 17th now
Pete Whart> Alex, I have already had an e-mail from him. Are you psychic or what???
Dave> Alex..Graham's Midi is on my site now..it's wonderful !
Dave> Great..take note of the 10th and the 11th guys...
Alex Gitli> He's a great guy, we e-mail regularly.
Rod> "Looking Glass", from Gods first album, was the most "Heepish" song before Heep, agree ?
Ken Hensle> Rod, yes but the vocal version of Maria is pretty Heepish too!
Dave> Rich...working on it....
Bob Dreher> Ken,were you a "trained keyboardist" or did you pick it up on your own.
Rod> The Park... midi... interesting ! Checking it out now ! :)
BobWinward> Hey Ken, how far is St. Louis from Springfield MO?
MAC> Ken...you mentioned 2 Decades in Rock that UHAS has in Russian...did you mean the Russian Heep book?
Ken Hensle> Bob, it's about two hours...I think!
Rod> Yes... and a bonus track on Repertoire's release, fortunately ! :)
Ken Hensle> Mac, Forgive my error, I was tired...I think!
tim wood> where are we going to meet in St. Louis
Vladimir M> Russian Heep book is "Wonderworld of Uriah Heep in Asia"...
Alex Gitli> Anything you need translated from Russian, people, you know where to come!!!
Vladimir M> I didn't knew it was translated! :-)
Casey> Oops, Pow wow locked, Dave and I missed some stuff.. sorry!
Dave> Ken, I will work with Lynn Chrissy and you about the accomidations, and the place to have the ball....
MAC> OK...I have the book you were talking about:-)
BobWinward> Thank you Ken, in October my wife wants us to go to MO. to visit a college for my son
Ken Hensle> Okay Dave...I'll help all I can
Dave> Casey...I will send you the log of the chat anyway...not to worry...
Dave> Thanks, Ken
Ken Hensle> Bob, Perfect then
BobWinward> It seems like she picked the 10th as well!! :)
MAC> Alex...got the English translation also:-)
Cannibal> Hi everyone!!!
Dave> Boris !!
Vladimir M> Hello, Boris!
Dale Frede> Hi Boris!
MAC> Hey Boris...Walrus guy
Casey> Thank you... this is impressive!
Rod> Hello Boris !
Alex Gitli> Ken: I think I should pop THE question. How many keyboards
do you currently have? Use? Of them, how many B3s? C3s? Any (more recent) XB2 or XB3 stuff? :-)
Richard Wa> Hi Boris, old walrus
Pete Whart> Yo Boris, mate. Thanks for the e-mail Very encouraging, if a tad unlikely to happen for me!
Dave> People...I invite you to now click on the Heepsters Return logo that
has been on my site for sometime now.....you will find it very interesting, I'm sure !!!!
Ken Hensle> 2 B3s (one is being restored) several various sybthesizers
Alex Gitli> Which years of make?
Bob Dreher> Ken, if I could buy one synth with the best B-3 sounds In it, what would it be?
Cannibal> Pete, I hope you'll go over it
Jesse Lowe> Leslies?
Dave> Kelly...say Hi to Ken...Kelly is 13 and a Hensley Fan !
Rod> Ken: who is restoring it, Goff Professional ? (Al Goff I meant)
Ken Hensle> Bob, There is no synth with a B3 sound on it in my opinion but the Korg pedal is kind of okay
Alex Gitli> Al Gore, you mean?
Dave> Hiya Lynn !
Ken Hensle> Rod, No, it's a guy named Sal up in Buffalo
Jesse Lowe> Told ya Dave
tim wood> Hi Ken (this is Kelly) thanks for emailing me back
Dave> Yep, Jess...
Lynn> Hi Dave, Ken, everyone!!
MAC> Hi Lynn
Vladimir M> Ken, you wrote all lyrics in "Head Machine" album? From where came the "subject" to this album? :)
Ken Hensle> Kelly. you are welcome
Vladimir M> Hello Lynn
Dale Frede> Hello, Lynn!
Cannibal> Hi Lynn
Dave> It's that mechanical stuff !
Rod> Hi Lynn, glad to meet you here today ! :))
BobWinward> Hi Lynn!
Pete Whart> Hi Lynn
Dave> Ken...what's with the releases????
Lynn> Sorry I'm late, had to take over control of the computer from Arvid!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, what Leslies are you using?
MAC> Dave...you need to get your priorities in order! :-)
Ken Hensle> Okay, the Heep 2CD set will come out in October this year with full Polygram fanfare.
The track listing is very interesting and I am certain you will enjoy it. My Best of will be
delayed until Feb '98 to avoid conflict with promotion. Also, Polygram is re-releasing Proud Words in May '98
Dave> OUTSTANDING !
Alex Gitli> in the US??
Ken Hensle> Jesse, Only 145 cabinets with 147 amplifiers
Jesse Lowe> thanks
Alex Gitli> Is that a reference to the quantity thereof??? :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Alex, All that info relates to the US..we are only now beginning to discuss worldwide licensing
Rod> Any bonus tracks, Ken ?
Ken Hensle> On which?
tim wood> Ken, when is Visible Faith's c.d. coming out?
Vladimir M> Would be Weed and Head Machine albums released in proper official way?
MAC> Ken....will there be anything unusual in the 2 cd Heep box....
MAC> unreleased tracks or diff versions?
Ken Hensle> Mac, yeah...Weep in Silence for one!
Alex Gitli> Mac: Yes, the CDs will not have holes in them. :-0)
Ken Hensle> Plus three brand new tunes on my record
MAC> Alex...we can't take you anywhere! :-)
Vladimir M> Unusual? Like "URIAH HEAP" in TOR? :-)
Rod> Are those brand new songs ready ?
Ken Hensle> I hope not!!
Lynn> Ahhh...the NEW Ken tunes!!!
Ken Hensle> Rod, Yes they are
Vladimir M> So we'll wait until 98 to hear your new tunes?
Ken Hensle> Weeeelll??
BobWinward> Are these 3 new KH tunes or VF tunes?
Ken Hensle> I suppose I could debut them in October
Rod> Any known musician joined you ? Or just studio players ? Or maybe friends...
MAC> Why don't you give Rod a few clips for his site! :-)
Bob Dreher> Awesome
Ken Hensle> The three new tunes are not VF
Dave> Totally
Dave> Alan..HI !!!
Ken Hensle> Planned to have some names but schedules were impossible. The players are all local and pretty good!
Dave> Alan....how are you ??
Ken Hensle> Mac, I wouldn't know how to do that
tim wood> Ken, is the VF c.d coming out this year
Bob Dreher> I wish I was one of THOSE locals!
MAC> what style are they...primarily acoustic....any slide?
BobWinward> It is very humble to put UH before your own, or is that Polygram's wishes?
Alan> Hi dave,Great and you?
Dave> Just fine. Say hi to Ken !
Alex Gitli> Bob: Don't forget 'eavy.
Cannibal> Hi Alan
Pete Whart> Hi Alan, good to see you made it
Alex Gitli> Alan, my friend!!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, in writing Heep songs, did you typically write words or music first? or how did they typically get done?
Ken Hensle> Tim, I really hope so. It's all a matter of scheduling but at least I don't have to worry about major label schedules. Unless Sparrow picks it up that is
Alan> Hi Ken,So great to have you with us all.we are very humbled!!!!
Rod> Hi Alan... greetings from Brazil... Winter here, and 70 degrees ! :-)
Ken Hensle> Alan, I am pleased to finally make it
Vladimir M> Maybe to send a cassette to Rod? Sure he wouldn't trade it!!! ;-)
MAC> hi Alan
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, The label would not allow me to do that
Alex Gitli> Anyone heard from Todd of late?
Alan> Hi Rod,Its hotter than that here in UK today!!
Ken Hensle> Hey rodrigo!
Vladimir M> sorry...
Dave> Hoaken is on regular chat frm Sweden...trying to get him here
MAC> Nope Alex...haven't heard from Todd in a while
Alan> Hi Pete,how are you today?
Rod> Yes, Ken...
Vladimir M> Hello, Hekan
Alan> Hi Mac you ok?
Pete Whart> Fine thanks, Alan. Although I have my in-laws visiting for the weekend!
BobWinward> Dale, make a note to check on Todd for us
Ken Hensle> Stop already...it's 103 degrees here
*Håkan Ahl> Hoakan> Hello This is from Sweden we have a nice summer
Dave> You made it !
Dave> Great !
Alan> Hey Pete,You been naughty or what?
Rod> Hi Hakan !
Dale Frede> I will try and drive up to sacramento and check on Todd, if i can, Bob
Pete Whart> You don't want to know, Alan!!!
Dave> Very Very quiet from him...
Casey> Where are you, Ken?
Ken Hensle> I am in my study
Cannibal> Pete is a wanted criminal, Alan ;-)
Alex Gitli> Ken, if I may ask this... are you in touch with John Lawton? E-mail or snail mail? [Wanted to get your opinion of our new Lawton page... if/when you have an opportunity...]
Rod> Yes... Todd is in silence for a long time now... :-(
BobWinward> Thank you Dale, pull him out of the rocking chair
Alan> Dave,any correct answers to the quiz yet
Dave> Casey, Ken is in St. Louis...come join us all on the 10th of October
Casey> I meant what state?
Vladimir M> Alex!!! :-)
MAC> Yes Alan...I'm fine. The list is busted as usual.
Ken Hensle> Alex, No I have had no contact with John but I am in regular contact with Mick
Dave> No Alan....maybe Ken knows !!!!
*Håkan Ahl> >Hello Ken I´m proud to speak to you on the net. Give me a sign
Ken Hensle> I am in Missouri
Alex Gitli> Ken: This is probably out of date, but Mick did say HI when I saw him in May!!!
MAC> Ken...can you describe the style of your new songs to us?
Ken Hensle> Hokan (is that correct) I am pleased to hear from you
Ken Hensle> Alex, It's always good to get positive messages
Dave> Ken and all...if this conference should go down...simply wait 2 minutes, and join back up...
Alan> Ken,do you know the answer to the video quix(keep it quiet if you do!!!
Ken Hensle> Mac, the three on the Polygram set or??
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan Nice hera somone call my name rigt will you come to Sweden soon Ken???8:)
Alex Gitli> No, I mean, I hung out with Mick and Lee for 3 hours (and Richard here is my witness) - he asked me to say hi to you.
Bob Dreher> Hey, I'm going to have some eggs, anybody want some? I fried them on the sidewalk.
MAC> Yes...on your Best of ...
Ken Hensle> Alex...cool
Ken Hensle> Hokan, I will be in Scandinavia next March
Vladimir M> Ken, is it possible to get John Lawton singing on some your new songs? It would be great...
MAC> Bob D ...where are you? :-)
Ken Hensle> Mac, I can only describe them as somewhere between July Morning and The Park
Bob Dreher> The land of the tall corn, Illinois!
MAC> Sounds incredible, Ken!
Jesse Lowe> can't wait, Ken!
MAC> Do you do any slide work on them?
Pete Whart> Sounds a bit like somewhere between St Louis and London, Ken :.)
Ken Hensle> Vladmir, I am impressed by your appreciation of John. He has a great voice but my solo record would not be the right forum for him to sing
Vladimir M> Ken, are you singing all 3 new "KH" songs?
Rod> Between July Morning and The Park ?!?! What more could we ask... :-)
Ken Hensle> Mac, No but I do on the Visible Faith record
Alex Gitli> WE WANT THE LES HUMPHRIES SINGERS REUNION!!! :-)
BobWinward> OOhh AAAAhhhh
Ken Hensle> Vlad, Yes I am
Vladimir M> Rod: we could ask more songs! And before '98! :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, perhaps the VF record will help!
MAC> Bobinog is volunteering for background vocals I think:-)
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken do you remember when Uriah Heep playd in Stockholm 1975. I was ther as a young boy and I realy loved it. You played outdoors in a place named Grona Lund
Alan> Pete.Did you see the boys on the 77 firefly tour?
Ken Hensle> Hokan, now you are asking a lot but the name of the venue does sound familiar
BobWinward> Ken, what is your favorite UH record??
MAC> Ken...how soon on the VF record do you think?
Bob Dreher> Slow down guys, let Ken answer 'em all
Pete Whart> No Alan. That was in my earlier
Ken Hensle> Mac, Thats tough but it's probably D&W with the Live record not far behind
Dale Frede> Ken, you better round up some singers for the Heepvention in Oct...so far we have more keyboardists and guitarists than we know what to do with... :-)>
Dave> We have some singers...trust me !!!!!
Alan> So you don`t know the answer to the video quiz then eh?
Alex Gitli> Oh, I sing! (In shower)
Dale Frede> Bring some soap then, Alex!!!
BobWinward> I don't play bass, but I can catch them with a rod
Ken Hensle> The VF will come as fast as I can get it finished. Remember, this will come out on my label so I am not at the mercy of the majors. You all
Dave> Roland !!!!!
Alex Gitli> Ken: May I ask another silly question - do you remember a movie called Never Too Young To Rock from 1974?
Pete Whart> I thought you just sang on the toilet, Alex
Cannibal> Hey Alex, I heard your singing;-)
MAC> Roland!
Ken Hensle> Video quiz?
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Which record during the 1970´s is the best that U.H did????:)
Dave> We are giving away a video Ken...
Ken Hensle> Alex, No I don't remember that movie
Alan> Ken,Do you know the answer to Daves video quiz
Dave> You have to answer a question correctly??
Dave> Lost Rod...
Vladimir M> Dave: It's a video without Ken! :-)
Ken Hensle> See my answer to Mac's question!
Dave> I know...I know....
BobWinward> I have a tape of Alex singing, sounds like Roger Hodgson, formerly of Super Tramp
Ken Hensle> This getting a bit confusing
Dave> Slow down Gang...
Alex Gitli> Well, in it there was a bunch of really cheesy (but fun) glam bands: Mud, Rubettes and the Glitter Band. They had a song at the end on which they ALL played their instruments, together, so we could try something like this. :-) ;-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, I really love Suicidal Man, who's original idea got that one started?
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan. Dave what is the ????
MAC> Hakan....I think he said D&W....with Live 73 a close second
Dave> Lets let him answer, before the next question...
Vladimir M> Alex: remember my idea? About GUNHILL reunion with Hensley, Box, Bolder and Kerslake? :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Alex, That would be fun and I would be into that. I don't know what to expect but judging from Dave's tape you all are pretty good players. I'm just looking forward to getting together with you
Dave> The question is...Who played front band for UH's 1977 Firefly tour...the British leg...
Alex Gitli> Whoa, wait a minute. Dave? Did you send...?
Dave> Thanks, Ken... :-)
Ken Hensle> Well, if that's the question, I definitely won't win!
Dave> No Alex...
BobWinward> I will watch, eat and Fellowship. I will feel funny being non musician!
Dave> Never without asking..
Alex Gitli> :-)
Ken Hensle> Bob, you can handle the score card
Pete Whart> Boris, my daughter Elissa says hello to you
Dave> Slow down....slow down.....
Dale Frede> Bob, I will get you to harmonize with me on "The Wizard" !!!
Vladimir M> Ken, is there some other good quality live Heep recording somewhere in your vaults? Byron-era, Lawton-era?
Pete Whart> The Newcastle boy is away in Holland on a scout camp
Cannibal> Hello Elissa!!!
MAC> Black Hearted Lady playing here:-)
BobWinward> Vlad, your persistence is admirable
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, good question, but I think they have exhausted the vaults!
Alex Gitli> So an Instant band, anyone? "Children of UH"?
MAC> Bob...if I make it I'll do the same:-)
BobWinward> Hey can we blow up the vaults?
Alan> Dave,Heard the magnum c/d yet?
Cannibal> With the Newcastle team, Pete? ;-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, I believe that the use of minor chords resolving onto majors is the strongest part of your writing ( musically). Was that a concious effort, or does it come naturally?
Roland Aus> Hello, All! As per last time, my PowWow is "blind"--I can't see any messages... hopefully this will clear up in a few minutes. Can anybody e-mail me any suggestions? If I can't get through, Ken, I appreciate you and all your work and for making yourself available to this group of devotees.
Ken Hensle> You wanna know how the vault thing works?
Pete Whart> In his dreams, Boris !!!
Dave> Ummm....Ummmm........Don't hate me....it's been a roller coaster here...but I do have it dubbed to cassette for the car...
Ken Hensle> I love minor keys, that's why I love classical music
Ken Hensle> Roland, you are very welcome
Cannibal> Why's that, Pete?
Alan> Ken,Who do you think was the best band to support Heep?
Alex Gitli> Ken: In that case, you might like Ekseption and Trace? (With Rick van der Linden presiding at the Hammond)...
Dave> Me too !!!!
Ken Hensle> Alan, KISS! Ha!
Cannibal> Ken, which classical composers you like most?
Bob Dreher> I saw them with Kiss twice, what a double bill!
Ken Hensle> Cannibal, Mahler, Debussey and Ravel
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan. Ken my family and I have a Kennel Al-Medji´d´s and we breed Greyhound for races and pets and next litter we have all the dogs will be named after songs from U.H is there any special songs that you will that I give a Greyhound. Or do you not want me to named them after your songs???:-)
MAC> Seriously Ken...Kiss?
Pete Whart> Boris, mentioned by Ken!
Dale Frede> Ken, I've never hreard anthing by Cannibal!!! ha-ha
Ken Hensle> Hokan, you can call mine Pardise!
Alex Gitli> The best support act for Heep would IMHO be myself and Bob doing a standup sketch comedy routine. "Funny thing happened on the way to Heepvention".
Ken Hensle> Hokan, sorry, that's PARADISE
BobWinward> Call mine Abobidog
Dave> Ken...we have the USA, Isreal, Germany, Sweden, Brazil, England, etc etc...truly Words in the Distance !
Lynn> Arvid wants to know if you enjoy the music of Strauss, Ken.
Bob Dreher> Levi Stauss?
Ken Hensle> Mac, No, perhaps Deep Purple or Buddy Miles or...man there were so many
Alan> Personally I enjoyed Heavy Metal Kids!!
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan Ken you got it and I hope he will be the best in Sweden:-)
Vladimir M> Boris: where is Avi?
Cannibal> My name is Boris, Ken. And BTW, Avi asked me to say hi, he can't join today.
Ken Hensle> Yes, I love Strauss and I adore Vienna!
Alex Gitli> Gary Holton IS sadly missed.
Ken Hensle> Alan, I did too
Alan> Yes Gary was very,very talented.
Dave> Whew,,,this is mind boggling !
Ken Hensle> Cannibal, please say hi back
Vladimir M> I'll back after few minutes.
Dave> OK, Vlad..
Cannibal> And I like more Beethoven, Bach and Paganini, Ken
Alan> In fact i still have the one and only album they ever made
Ken Hensle> Cannibal. Yes I like Paganini too. Have you read his life story...amazing!
Alex Gitli> Alan: who? HMK? They had 3!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, what's your favorite SOLO tune?
BobWinward> I like Tchaikovsky, Mozart and especially Bach
Alan> Really ,I only know of one
Ken Hensle> Jesse, That's tough too but, perhaps Through The Eyes of a child
Cannibal> I will, Ken. But you correspond with him more then I visit him, and he lives only few blocks awayfrom me.
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Dave did you have a nice birthday with a great cake and a lot of candle?????8:-)
Dale Frede> Ken, that's my favorite!
Alan> Mine too
Alex Gitli> "Kitsch", self-titled, and one more... I have to dig in to my vauls. BTW: I am thinking of doing the next PICK OF THE WEEK on Paganini. :-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, what did you think of Kansas as a band? Kerry Livgren is a christian too, do you know him?
Pete Whart> Unfortunately, I have to go. I had better be social with the in-laws. By all. Ken, thanks for all the great music. Keep it going.
Dave> Hoaken...YES, and THANKS to ALL of you for the "cards"....!!!
tim wood> Can i come to St. Louis Please? (this is Kelly)
Ken Hensle> Bob, Kerry and I correspond quite a bit. I believ he just moved to Atlanta
Dale Frede> take care Pete!!
Ken Hensle> Pete, Bye for no
Alex Gitli> Pete - take care man, and drop me an e-mail sometime!
Ken Hensle> Kelly, you will have to ask your dad
MAC> Bye Pete
BobWinward> Good Night Pete
Rodrigo> That's a very meaningful song, Ken... one of my votes to your "Best Of KH" ! :-)
Cannibal> Bye Pete, let me know how that thing ended
Pete Whart> Bye. Will do Boris
Jesse Lowe> Ken, Have you heard Kerry's "When Things Get Electric"?
MAC> The Park playing
Ken Hensle> Jesse, No I haven't
Alan> Bye Pete,have one for me!!!!
Alex Gitli> How about Ritchie Blackmore's "Shadow of the Moon" (the new medieval project)...? :-)
Bob Dreher> Not to be too nosy, Ken , could you mail me Kerry's e-mail address sometime? I would love to send him a note.
Dave> Alan...I wonder if anyone will ever guess the answer !!!
Ken Hensle> Bob, how about if I e-mail him with yours?
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Do you now anything about Swedish music: - )
MAC> Dave...can't get my Powwow to talk today....
Dave> How come Mac...
Ken Hensle> Hokan, not beyond Yngwie I'm afraid
Jesse Lowe> Kerry has a web page... search for Numavox
MAC> Don't know....
Lynn> Ken, Arvid wants to know what David's vocal range was.
Bob Dreher> That would be perfect, I'll e-mail you later, THANKS!
Alex Gitli> ABBA, Wasa Express and Secret Service were really good.
MAC> what settings should I check....says"Hear All"
Ken Hensle> Lynn, excellent!
Lynn> We KNEW that!!! ;)
Ken Hensle> Lynn, Jolly good then!
Alan> Dave,Did I not tell you it was too difficult.Maybe we will have to give them all a clue soon.can you tell Ken the answer without everyone seeing it?
Dave> I can E-mail him ....
Richard Wa> OK, I'm back now
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Alex Gitli right from you they were very good and we also have Roxette, Sator, Ebba Gron(Punk)
Alex Gitli> Richard, guten tag!
Dave> Hiya Rich !!!!
Richard Wa> Hey Alex!
Cannibal> Rich, what's up!!
Dale Frede> Hey mac, i can't hear anyone either????
MAC> Really?
Dave> Rich/Rod....we will somply HAVE to do a 5:00 in the morning tomorrow !!!!
MAC> Can't understand it
Richard Wa> Boris, I love the Heepsters Return thing
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Do you think It´s easier to be a star in music this days ????
Bob Dreher> Any news on the list, Mac?
Alex Gitli> Ken, I was wondering how your collaboration with Ian Paice came about; what were the years in which you two worked together, and was this before or after your departure for the US?
Ken Hensle> Dave, I have about 15 more minutes okay?
Dale Frede> You and I have the same computer i believe...is it an inherent thing?
MAC> Yeah...it'll back up within 12 hours...LOL
Dave> OK Ken....no problem !!
Rodrigo> Fine, Dave !
Richard Wa> 5 in the morning your time Dave?
Dave> OK, Rich...
Cannibal> Rich, it's mostly Ilan's(Avi's brother) work. Isn't it great?
Vladimir M> Dave, what is "Heepster return"
Ken Hensle> Vladimir...good question
Richard Wa> It's outstanding Boris
Dave> Click on the Logo on my site now Vlad..it's active now !
Alex Gitli> Vlad: It seems like a fiction/sci-fi story of sorts, involving all of us as key characters
Dave> You should too Ken...you mentioned there !!!
Rodrigo> Ken: do you still have a MiniMoog synth ?
tim wood> Ken, this is Kelly, just wondering do you have any Kids?
Richard Wa> Admiral Hensley
Ken Hensle> In England
Dave> Shhh! Rich !!
Jesse Lowe> 'No More' is one of my all-time favorites, Ken.
Alex Gitli> Missing Miguel here - he would've been in heaven!
Ken Hensle> Kelly, No, Darlene and I have not been blessed with children
Ken Hensle> Jesse, I like that one too
Rodrigo> No More... great song ! What a slide solo !
Vladimir M> Who was the girl standing at the band's photo on Fallen Angel?
Dave> Ken...any words of wisdom for the crew?
Cannibal> Rich, we have a job for you as well. You'll like it!!!
Richard Wa> I hope so Boris
Alex Gitli> Oh, and the TYPICAL question, will VERTICAL SMILES and SIOGO ever see the light of day on CD? (KEN?)
BobWinward> Ken, I had suggested for October, we all dress as our favorite Heep character, Since I don't have much hair left, it will be tough.
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan>Ken I will only offer you if you ever come to Sweden a dinner a bed and a nice moment with me and my family. My door is alwys open for you : -)
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, That was Julia, my daughter from a previous marriage. She live in New Jersey now and goes to school in Pennsylvania
Lynn> What about your 'boys', Ken? And your pet gopher? ;)
Vladimir M> Bob: Chris Slade?? :-)
Richard Wa> Bob, you can come as Abobinog
MAC> Bob....David Copperfield?
Dave> SLOW it down....
Rodrigo> Bob, you could be Peter Hesslein, from Lucifer's Friend, nowadays... :)
Dale Frede> Very good suggestion, Vlad!!!
Ken Hensle> Alex, No
MAC> I could come as the worm....Little Petey:-)
Ken Hensle> Bob, Wig???
Jesse Lowe> Ken, thanks for all the music, all the years, what can I say? You have had such an impact on all the lives of all of us gathered here... thank you very much for that.
Ken Hensle> Hokan, thank you very much...dinner sounds great
Dave> Here, Here !!!!
Ken Hensle> Lynn, The "boys" are my three cats and the gopher is a pest not a pet!
Alan> Well said jesse
BobWinward> I echo Jesse's sentiment, however you are still with us and active again. I am thankful
Rodrigo> Ken: who is Tweety ?
Ken Hensle> Jesse, You are quite welcome. I am very flattered to have you all as friends actually
Dale Frede> Ken, Jesse put it all in a nut shell....THANKS for being the person you are and 'touching' base with your fans!!!
Alex Gitli> Ken: I've asked Mick this and he doesn't seem to have it, do you have the original 5 Miles Acetates in your possession? (Just curious as a fact).
Vladimir M> I'm joining to Jesse's words. An 'umble greetings from all russian heepsters to Ken!
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, Tweety is Gary Lyons wife and she got more mentions than me!!!!!!
Alex Gitli> Vlad: THAT SORT OF includes me! :-)
Rodrigo> Ha, ha !
Dave> From all the Heepsters on the Web....thanks, Ken !
MAC> Yes...Ken,thanks for the great music.....and we hope there's more in the future!
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> All: I have to go and walk my 12 dogs before I go to sleep and I´m proud to be a Heepster and I I´m glad that we can meet as we do. Ken keep on music and give the world more lyricks GOOD NIGHT FROM HOKAN
Ken Hensle> Alex, You probably know more about the five miles project than I do. Try e-mailing RCORICH
Dave> See ya Hoaken !!!
Vladimir M> Hokan, good night
MAC> Bye Hokan!
Richard Wa> Good night, Hokan1
Dale Frede> bye hokan!
Jesse Lowe> Goodnight, Hokan.
Cannibal> Bye Hokan
Rodrigo> Bye Hokan...
Ken Hensle> Hokan, good noght to you too, hope to hear from you again
Dave> Lynn...Sara is there?
Ken Hensle> Good noght??? I am glad I don't depend on my typing for a living
Rodrigo> Ken... your brand new songs... how long are they ? Small songs or longer songs as July Morning, for example ?
Alex Gitli> Typing and playing those keys goes hand in hand... (I think). :-)
Dave> It's that english accent Ken....
Alan> Ken,Any plans for a visit to Uk in the near future,and do you miss anything about the place?
Richard Wa> Ken, when will be your next Ampeg/Crate promotion tour in Germany?
Ken Hensle> Well I have to go but this has been fun, look forward to next time
Alex Gitli> Ken: How do you feel about "Free Me"? (Lee doesn't fancy it much).
Ken Hensle> Okay just a few more
Bob Dreher> Bye Ken
Ken Hensle> I will be in the UK in early October for a BBC TV interview
Lynn> Dave...Sara is not here.
Richard Wa> Germany?
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, They are all about 4 minutes long
Dave> How about a round of applause ro Mr. Ken Hensley !!!!!!
Alan> Fancy lunch then?
Jesse Lowe> Good bye, Ken. See you in St. Louis!
MAC> yay! Clap,clap,clap!!!
Bob Dreher> clap, clap, clap
Ken Hensle> I liked Free me though I preferred my original demo. Lee doesn't like many of my songs!!
Rodrigo> Thanks for the info, Ken... how about a visit to Brazil ? :-)
MAC> Have a good trip, Ken!
Cannibal> Clap, Clap, clap
Dave> CYA Ken !!! Thanks a lot !!!
Dale Frede> Ken, before you go...thanks for San Diego,L.A.(Shrine..1975), L.A.(Forum...1978). I will always remember those concerts because of you being there!!! APPLAUSE!!!!!!
Alex Gitli> Me applauding!!! BIG TIME! Been bitten by the HEEP BUG since 1981, and... THANKS FOR everything Ken - I hope to see you, and all of you, Heepsters, in person, in October!!
Jesse Lowe> (standing) Clap Clap Clap
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, You know I'd love to come to Brazil and one day I will
tim wood> Bye Ken from Tim and Kelly
Alan> Bye Ken and thanks so much-for everything
Vladimir M> Why not to release those demos now? You promised to do second vol. of From time to time in the liner notes from "first"...
Casey> Nice talking to you, Ken !
Rodrigo> OK, thanks again for your time among us... bye for now, see ya soon ! Maybe at the Heepvention in October !
MAC> Yes....I really enjoy the KBFH cd...thanks for the effort getting it ready!
Vladimir M> Bye, Ken, we love you!!!
Ken Hensle> Bye everyone, see you next time and in October!! You are all very very welcome
BobWinward> Thank you Ken
MAC> clap,clap,clap!
Cannibal> Bye Ken!!!
Alan> Well I`m still floating gang!!!!!!!!!!!
MAC> bye
Vladimir M> clap, clap, clap!
Dave> CLAP CLAP CLAP........!!!!!!!!
Richard Wa> Bye Ken
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, The second record was not my idea but there just isn't enough decent recording there!
Ken Hensle> That's it folks, God bless
Dave> Peace !
Lynn> Dave> WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vladimir M> Great!!!
Dave> All Done !!!!
Dave> Too Cool....
Jesse Lowe> what a guy.
Dave> So....whadoya think of THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan> It really happened!!!!!!!!!!
Vladimir M> silent emptyness... :-)
MAC> And you too,Ken!
tim wood> Ken is so cool!
BobWinward> A small set for man, a giant step for HeepsterKind!! Wow, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Dale Frede> What a treat!!!!
Jesse Lowe> Hello Ken
Ken Hensle> Hello Jesse
Pete Whart> Alex, sometimes I despair of you :>)
Dave> 1st Question...
Rod> Ken, since Casey is here today, could you clarify us if Mark Stein from Vanilla
Fudge was/is one of your influences ?
Ken Hensle> Vanilla Fudge as a band was a huge influence though not Mark especially
Rod> Hammond and choirs... hot mix !
Casey> Ken, I understand you might be working with Vince Martell?
Alex Gitli> Wanted to extend special greetings from a VERY special fan in England, Graham Hulmeke
tt. He couldn't make it (new to the internet AND out of town) but wanted me to convey this to
all of you - he's the Newest Heepster on the block, and has already put together a very impressive
MIDI of The Park - you'll hear from him soon!
Ken Hensle> Rod, Unusual anyway...in The Gods, we opened our set with a version of Vanilla Fudge's
"You keep me hanging on" and therein was born the heavy vibrato vocals!
Dave> Ken...Oct 10th...we will probably meet up on the 10th, and all do it on the 11th...is that OK for you ?
Ken Hensle> !0th or 11th is fine for me. I don't leave for Japan until the 17th now
Pete Whart> Alex, I have already had an e-mail from him. Are you psychic or what???
Dave> Alex..Graham's Midi is on my site now..it's wonderful !
Dave> Great..take note of the 10th and the 11th guys...
Alex Gitli> He's a great guy, we e-mail regularly.
Rod> "Looking Glass", from Gods first album, was the most "Heepish" song before Heep, agree ?
Ken Hensle> Rod, yes but the vocal version of Maria is pretty Heepish too!
Dave> Rich...working on it....
Bob Dreher> Ken,were you a "trained keyboardist" or did you pick it up on your own.
Rod> The Park... midi... interesting ! Checking it out now ! :)
BobWinward> Hey Ken, how far is St. Louis from Springfield MO?
MAC> Ken...you mentioned 2 Decades in Rock that UHAS has in Russian...did you mean the Russian Heep book?
Ken Hensle> Bob, it's about two hours...I think!
Rod> Yes... and a bonus track on Repertoire's release, fortunately ! :)
Ken Hensle> Mac, Forgive my error, I was tired...I think!
tim wood> where are we going to meet in St. Louis
Vladimir M> Russian Heep book is "Wonderworld of Uriah Heep in Asia"...
Alex Gitli> Anything you need translated from Russian, people, you know where to come!!!
Vladimir M> I didn't knew it was translated! :-)
Casey> Oops, Pow wow locked, Dave and I missed some stuff.. sorry!
Dave> Ken, I will work with Lynn Chrissy and you about the accomidations, and the place to have the ball....
MAC> OK...I have the book you were talking about:-)
BobWinward> Thank you Ken, in October my wife wants us to go to MO. to visit a college for my son
Ken Hensle> Okay Dave...I'll help all I can
Dave> Casey...I will send you the log of the chat anyway...not to worry...
Dave> Thanks, Ken
Ken Hensle> Bob, Perfect then
BobWinward> It seems like she picked the 10th as well!! :)
MAC> Alex...got the English translation also:-)
Cannibal> Hi everyone!!!
Dave> Boris !!
Vladimir M> Hello, Boris!
Dale Frede> Hi Boris!
MAC> Hey Boris...Walrus guy
Casey> Thank you... this is impressive!
Rod> Hello Boris !
Alex Gitli> Ken: I think I should pop THE question. How many keyboards do you currently have? Use? Of them, how many B3s? C3s? Any (more recent) XB2 or XB3 stuff? :-)
Richard Wa> Hi Boris, old walrus
Pete Whart> Yo Boris, mate. Thanks for the e-mail Very encouraging, if a tad unlikely to happen for me!
Dave> People...I invite you to now click on the Heepsters Return logo that has been on my site for sometime now.....you will find it very interesting, I'm sure !!!!
Ken Hensle> 2 B3s (one is being restored) several various sybthesizers
Alex Gitli> Which years of make?
Bob Dreher> Ken, if I could buy one synth with the best B-3 sounds In it, what would it be?
Cannibal> Pete, I hope you'll go over it
Jesse Lowe> Leslies?
Dave> Kelly...say Hi to Ken...Kelly is 13 and a Hensley Fan !
Rod> Ken: who is restoring it, Goff Professional ? (Al Goff I meant)
Ken Hensle> Bob, There is no synth with a B3 sound on it in my opinion but the Korg pedal is kind of okay
Alex Gitli> Al Gore, you mean?
Dave> Hiya Lynn !
Ken Hensle> Rod, No, it's a guy named Sal up in Buffalo
Jesse Lowe> Told ya Dave
tim wood> Hi Ken (this is Kelly) thanks for emailing me back
Dave> Yep, Jess...
Lynn> Hi Dave, Ken, everyone!!
MAC> Hi Lynn
Vladimir M> Ken, you wrote all lyrics in "Head Machine" album? From where came the "subject" to this album? :)
Ken Hensle> Kelly. you are welcome
Vladimir M> Hello Lynn
Dale Frede> Hello, Lynn!
Cannibal> Hi Lynn
Dave> It's that mechanical stuff !
Rod> Hi Lynn, glad to meet you here today ! :))
BobWinward> Hi Lynn!
Pete Whart> Hi Lynn
Dave> Ken...what's with the releases????
Lynn> Sorry I'm late, had to take over control of the computer from Arvid!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, what Leslies are you using?
MAC> Dave...you need to get your priorities in order! :-)
Ken Hensle> Okay, the Heep 2CD set will come out in October this year with full Polygram fanfare.
The track listing is very interesting and I am certain you will enjoy it. My Best of will be
delayed until Feb '98 to avoid conflict with promotion. Also, Polygram is re-releasing Proud Words in May '98
Dave> OUTSTANDING !
Alex Gitli> in the US??
Ken Hensle> Jesse, Only 145 cabinets with 147 amplifiers
Jesse Lowe> thanks
Alex Gitli> Is that a reference to the quantity thereof??? :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Alex, All that info relates to the US..we are only now beginning to discuss worldwide licensing
Rod> Any bonus tracks, Ken ?
Ken Hensle> On which?
tim wood> Ken, when is Visible Faith's c.d. coming out?
Vladimir M> Would be Weed and Head Machine albums released in proper official way?
MAC> Ken....will there be anything unusual in the 2 cd Heep box....
MAC> unreleased tracks or diff versions?
Ken Hensle> Mac, yeah...Weep in Silence for one!
Alex Gitli> Mac: Yes, the CDs will not have holes in them. :-0)
Ken Hensle> Plus three brand new tunes on my record
MAC> Alex...we can't take you anywhere! :-)
Vladimir M> Unusual? Like "URIAH HEAP" in TOR? :-)
Rod> Are those brand new songs ready ?
Ken Hensle> I hope not!!
Lynn> Ahhh...the NEW Ken tunes!!!
Ken Hensle> Rod, Yes they are
Vladimir M> So we'll wait until 98 to hear your new tunes?
Ken Hensle> Weeeelll??
BobWinward> Are these 3 new KH tunes or VF tunes?
Ken Hensle> I suppose I could debut them in October
Rod> Any known musician joined you ? Or just studio players ? Or maybe friends...
MAC> Why don't you give Rod a few clips for his site! :-)
Bob Dreher> Awesome
Ken Hensle> The three new tunes are not VF
Dave> Totally
Dave> Alan..HI !!!
Ken Hensle> Planned to have some names but schedules were impossible. The players are all local and pretty good!
Dave> Alan....how are you ??
Ken Hensle> Mac, I wouldn't know how to do that
tim wood> Ken, is the VF c.d coming out this year
Bob Dreher> I wish I was one of THOSE locals!
MAC> what style are they...primarily acoustic....any slide?
BobWinward> It is very humble to put UH before your own, or is that Polygram's wishes?
Alan> Hi dave,Great and you?
Dave> Just fine. Say hi to Ken !
Alex Gitli> Bob: Don't forget 'eavy.
Cannibal> Hi Alan
Pete Whart> Hi Alan, good to see you made it
Alex Gitli> Alan, my friend!!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, in writing Heep songs, did you typically write words or music first? or how did they typically get done?
Ken Hensle> Tim, I really hope so. It's all a matter of scheduling but at least I don't have to worry about major label schedules. Unless Sparrow picks it up that is
Alan> Hi Ken,So great to have you with us all.we are very humbled!!!!
Rod> Hi Alan... greetings from Brazil... Winter here, and 70 degrees ! :-)
Ken Hensle> Alan, I am pleased to finally make it
Vladimir M> Maybe to send a cassette to Rod? Sure he wouldn't trade it!!! ;-)
MAC> hi Alan
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, The label would not allow me to do that
Alex Gitli> Anyone heard from Todd of late?
Alan> Hi Rod,Its hotter than that here in UK today!!
Ken Hensle> Hey rodrigo!
Vladimir M> sorry...
Dave> Hoaken is on regular chat frm Sweden...trying to get him here
MAC> Nope Alex...haven't heard from Todd in a while
Alan> Hi Pete,how are you today?
Rod> Yes, Ken...
Vladimir M> Hello, Hekan
Alan> Hi Mac you ok?
Pete Whart> Fine thanks, Alan. Although I have my in-laws visiting for the weekend!
BobWinward> Dale, make a note to check on Todd for us
Ken Hensle> Stop already...it's 103 degrees here
*Håkan Ahl> Hoakan> Hello This is from Sweden we have a nice summer
Dave> You made it !
Dave> Great !
Alan> Hey Pete,You been naughty or what?
Rod> Hi Hakan !
Dale Frede> I will try and drive up to sacramento and check on Todd, if i can, Bob
Pete Whart> You don't want to know, Alan!!!
Dave> Very Very quiet from him...
Casey> Where are you, Ken?
Ken Hensle> I am in my study
Cannibal> Pete is a wanted criminal, Alan ;-)
Alex Gitli> Ken, if I may ask this... are you in touch with John Lawton? E-mail or snail mail? [Wanted to get your opinion of our new Lawton page... if/when you have an opportunity...]
Rod> Yes... Todd is in silence for a long time now... :-(
BobWinward> Thank you Dale, pull him out of the rocking chair
Alan> Dave,any correct answers to the quiz yet
Dave> Casey, Ken is in St. Louis...come join us all on the 10th of October
Casey> I meant what state?
Vladimir M> Alex!!! :-)
MAC> Yes Alan...I'm fine. The list is busted as usual.
Ken Hensle> Alex, No I have had no contact with John but I am in regular contact with Mick
Dave> No Alan....maybe Ken knows !!!!
*Håkan Ahl> >Hello Ken I´m proud to speak to you on the net. Give me a sign
Ken Hensle> I am in Missouri
Alex Gitli> Ken: This is probably out of date, but Mick did say HI when I saw him in May!!!
MAC> Ken...can you describe the style of your new songs to us?
Ken Hensle> Hokan (is that correct) I am pleased to hear from you
Ken Hensle> Alex, It's always good to get positive messages
Dave> Ken and all...if this conference should go down...simply wait 2 minutes, and join back up...
Alan> Ken,do you know the answer to the video quix(keep it quiet if you do!!!
Ken Hensle> Mac, the three on the Polygram set or??
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan Nice hera somone call my name rigt will you come to Sweden soon Ken???8:)
Alex Gitli> No, I mean, I hung out with Mick and Lee for 3 hours (and Richard here is my witness) - he asked me to say hi to you.
Bob Dreher> Hey, I'm going to have some eggs, anybody want some? I fried them on the sidewalk.
MAC> Yes...on your Best of ...
Ken Hensle> Alex...cool
Ken Hensle> Hokan, I will be in Scandinavia next March
Vladimir M> Ken, is it possible to get John Lawton singing on some your new songs? It would be great...
MAC> Bob D ...where are you? :-)
Ken Hensle> Mac, I can only describe them as somewhere between July Morning and The Park
Bob Dreher> The land of the tall corn, Illinois!
MAC> Sounds incredible, Ken!
Jesse Lowe> can't wait, Ken!
MAC> Do you do any slide work on them?
Pete Whart> Sounds a bit like somewhere between St Louis and London, Ken :.)
Ken Hensle> Vladmir, I am impressed by your appreciation of John. He has a great voice but my solo record would not be the right forum for him to sing
Vladimir M> Ken, are you singing all 3 new "KH" songs?
Rod> Between July Morning and The Park ?!?! What more could we ask... :-)
Ken Hensle> Mac, No but I do on the Visible Faith record
Alex Gitli> WE WANT THE LES HUMPHRIES SINGERS REUNION!!! :-)
BobWinward> OOhh AAAAhhhh
Ken Hensle> Vlad, Yes I am
Vladimir M> Rod: we could ask more songs! And before '98! :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, perhaps the VF record will help!
MAC> Bobinog is volunteering for background vocals I think:-)
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken do you remember when Uriah Heep playd in Stockholm 1975. I was ther as a young boy and I realy loved it. You played outdoors in a place named Grona Lund
Alan> Pete.Did you see the boys on the 77 firefly tour?
Ken Hensle> Hokan, now you are asking a lot but the name of the venue does sound familiar
BobWinward> Ken, what is your favorite UH record??
MAC> Ken...how soon on the VF record do you think?
Bob Dreher> Slow down guys, let Ken answer 'em all
Pete Whart> No Alan. That was in my earlier
Ken Hensle> Mac, Thats tough but it's probably D&W with the Live record not far behind
Dale Frede> Ken, you better round up some singers for the Heepvention in Oct...so far we have more keyboardists and guitarists than we know what to do with... :-)>
Dave> We have some singers...trust me !!!!!
Alan> So you don`t know the answer to the video quiz then eh?
Alex Gitli> Oh, I sing! (In shower)
Dale Frede> Bring some soap then, Alex!!!
BobWinward> I don't play bass, but I can catch them with a rod
Ken Hensle> The VF will come as fast as I can get it finished. Remember, this will come out on my label so I am not at the mercy of the majors. You all
Dave> Roland !!!!!
Alex Gitli> Ken: May I ask another silly question - do you remember a movie called Never Too Young To Rock from 1974?
Pete Whart> I thought you just sang on the toilet, Alex
Cannibal> Hey Alex, I heard your singing;-)
MAC> Roland!
Ken Hensle> Video quiz?
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Which record during the 1970´s is the best that U.H did????:)
Dave> We are giving away a video Ken...
Ken Hensle> Alex, No I don't remember that movie
Alan> Ken,Do you know the answer to Daves video quiz
Dave> You have to answer a question correctly??
Dave> Lost Rod...
Vladimir M> Dave: It's a video without Ken! :-)
Ken Hensle> See my answer to Mac's question!
Dave> I know...I know....
BobWinward> I have a tape of Alex singing, sounds like Roger Hodgson, formerly of Super Tramp
Ken Hensle> This getting a bit confusing
Dave> Slow down Gang...
Alex Gitli> Well, in it there was a bunch of really cheesy (but fun) glam bands: Mud, Rubettes and the Glitter Band. They had a song at the end on which they ALL played their instruments, together, so we could try something like this. :-) ;-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, I really love Suicidal Man, who's original idea got that one started?
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan. Dave what is the ????
MAC> Hakan....I think he said D&W....with Live 73 a close second
Dave> Lets let him answer, before the next question...
Vladimir M> Alex: remember my idea? About GUNHILL reunion with Hensley, Box, Bolder and Kerslake? :-) :-)
Ken Hensle> Alex, That would be fun and I would be into that. I don't know what to expect but judging from Dave's tape you all are pretty good players. I'm just looking forward to getting together with you
Dave> The question is...Who played front band for UH's 1977 Firefly tour...the British leg...
Alex Gitli> Whoa, wait a minute. Dave? Did you send...?
Dave> Thanks, Ken... :-)
Ken Hensle> Well, if that's the question, I definitely won't win!
Dave> No Alex...
BobWinward> I will watch, eat and Fellowship. I will feel funny being non musician!
Dave> Never without asking..
Alex Gitli> :-)
Ken Hensle> Bob, you can handle the score card
Pete Whart> Boris, my daughter Elissa says hello to you
Dave> Slow down....slow down.....
Dale Frede> Bob, I will get you to harmonize with me on "The Wizard" !!!
Vladimir M> Ken, is there some other good quality live Heep recording somewhere in your vaults? Byron-era, Lawton-era?
Pete Whart> The Newcastle boy is away in Holland on a scout camp
Cannibal> Hello Elissa!!!
MAC> Black Hearted Lady playing here:-)
BobWinward> Vlad, your persistence is admirable
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, good question, but I think they have exhausted the vaults!
Alex Gitli> So an Instant band, anyone? "Children of UH"?
MAC> Bob...if I make it I'll do the same:-)
BobWinward> Hey can we blow up the vaults?
Alan> Dave,Heard the magnum c/d yet?
Cannibal> With the Newcastle team, Pete? ;-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, I believe that the use of minor chords resolving onto majors is the strongest part of your writing ( musically). Was that a concious effort, or does it come naturally?
Roland Aus> Hello, All! As per last time, my PowWow is "blind"--I can't see any messages... hopefully this will clear up in a few minutes. Can anybody e-mail me any suggestions? If I can't get through, Ken, I appreciate you and all your work and for making yourself available to this group of devotees.
Ken Hensle> You wanna know how the vault thing works?
Pete Whart> In his dreams, Boris !!!
Dave> Ummm....Ummmm........Don't hate me....it's been a roller coaster here...but I do have it dubbed to cassette for the car...
Ken Hensle> I love minor keys, that's why I love classical music
Ken Hensle> Roland, you are very welcome
Cannibal> Why's that, Pete?
Alan> Ken,Who do you think was the best band to support Heep?
Alex Gitli> Ken: In that case, you might like Ekseption and Trace? (With Rick van der Linden presiding at the Hammond)...
Dave> Me too !!!!
Ken Hensle> Alan, KISS! Ha!
Cannibal> Ken, which classical composers you like most?
Bob Dreher> I saw them with Kiss twice, what a double bill!
Ken Hensle> Cannibal, Mahler, Debussey and Ravel
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan. Ken my family and I have a Kennel Al-Medji´d´s and we breed Greyhound for races and pets and next litter we have all the dogs will be named after songs from U.H is there any special songs that you will that I give a Greyhound. Or do you not want me to named them after your songs???:-)
MAC> Seriously Ken...Kiss?
Pete Whart> Boris, mentioned by Ken!
Dale Frede> Ken, I've never hreard anthing by Cannibal!!! ha-ha
Ken Hensle> Hokan, you can call mine Pardise!
Alex Gitli> The best support act for Heep would IMHO be myself and Bob doing a standup sketch comedy routine. "Funny thing happened on the way to Heepvention".
Ken Hensle> Hokan, sorry, that's PARADISE
BobWinward> Call mine Abobidog
Dave> Ken...we have the USA, Isreal, Germany, Sweden, Brazil, England, etc etc...truly Words in the Distance !
Lynn> Arvid wants to know if you enjoy the music of Strauss, Ken.
Bob Dreher> Levi Stauss?
Ken Hensle> Mac, No, perhaps Deep Purple or Buddy Miles or...man there were so many
Alan> Personally I enjoyed Heavy Metal Kids!!
*Håkan Ahl> >Hokan Ken you got it and I hope he will be the best in Sweden:-)
Vladimir M> Boris: where is Avi?
Cannibal> My name is Boris, Ken. And BTW, Avi asked me to say hi, he can't join today.
Ken Hensle> Yes, I love Strauss and I adore Vienna!
Alex Gitli> Gary Holton IS sadly missed.
Ken Hensle> Alan, I did too
Alan> Yes Gary was very,very talented.
Dave> Whew,,,this is mind boggling !
Ken Hensle> Cannibal, please say hi back
Vladimir M> I'll back after few minutes.
Dave> OK, Vlad..
Cannibal> And I like more Beethoven, Bach and Paganini, Ken
Alan> In fact i still have the one and only album they ever made
Ken Hensle> Cannibal. Yes I like Paganini too. Have you read his life story...amazing!
Alex Gitli> Alan: who? HMK? They had 3!
Jesse Lowe> Ken, what's your favorite SOLO tune?
BobWinward> I like Tchaikovsky, Mozart and especially Bach
Alan> Really ,I only know of one
Ken Hensle> Jesse, That's tough too but, perhaps Through The Eyes of a child
Cannibal> I will, Ken. But you correspond with him more then I visit him, and he lives only few blocks awayfrom me.
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Dave did you have a nice birthday with a great cake and a lot of candle?????8:-)
Dale Frede> Ken, that's my favorite!
Alan> Mine too
Alex Gitli> "Kitsch", self-titled, and one more... I have to dig in to my vauls. BTW: I am thinking of doing the next PICK OF THE WEEK on Paganini. :-)
Bob Dreher> Ken, what did you think of Kansas as a band? Kerry Livgren is a christian too, do you know him?
Pete Whart> Unfortunately, I have to go. I had better be social with the in-laws. By all. Ken, thanks for all the great music. Keep it going.
Dave> Hoaken...YES, and THANKS to ALL of you for the "cards"....!!!
tim wood> Can i come to St. Louis Please? (this is Kelly)
Ken Hensle> Bob, Kerry and I correspond quite a bit. I believ he just moved to Atlanta
Dale Frede> take care Pete!!
Ken Hensle> Pete, Bye for no
Alex Gitli> Pete - take care man, and drop me an e-mail sometime!
Ken Hensle> Kelly, you will have to ask your dad
MAC> Bye Pete
BobWinward> Good Night Pete
Rodrigo> That's a very meaningful song, Ken... one of my votes to your "Best Of KH" ! :-)
Cannibal> Bye Pete, let me know how that thing ended
Pete Whart> Bye. Will do Boris
Jesse Lowe> Ken, Have you heard Kerry's "When Things Get Electric"?
MAC> The Park playing
Ken Hensle> Jesse, No I haven't
Alan> Bye Pete,have one for me!!!!
Alex Gitli> How about Ritchie Blackmore's "Shadow of the Moon" (the new medieval project)...? :-)
Bob Dreher> Not to be too nosy, Ken , could you mail me Kerry's e-mail address sometime? I would love to send him a note.
Dave> Alan...I wonder if anyone will ever guess the answer !!!
Ken Hensle> Bob, how about if I e-mail him with yours?
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Do you now anything about Swedish music: - )
MAC> Dave...can't get my Powwow to talk today....
Dave> How come Mac...
Ken Hensle> Hokan, not beyond Yngwie I'm afraid
Jesse Lowe> Kerry has a web page... search for Numavox
MAC> Don't know....
Lynn> Ken, Arvid wants to know what David's vocal range was.
Bob Dreher> That would be perfect, I'll e-mail you later, THANKS!
Alex Gitli> ABBA, Wasa Express and Secret Service were really good.
MAC> what settings should I check....says"Hear All"
Ken Hensle> Lynn, excellent!
Lynn> We KNEW that!!! ;)
Ken Hensle> Lynn, Jolly good then!
Alan> Dave,Did I not tell you it was too difficult.Maybe we will have to give them all a clue soon.can you tell Ken the answer without everyone seeing it?
Dave> I can E-mail him ....
Richard Wa> OK, I'm back now
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Alex Gitli right from you they were very good and we also have Roxette, Sator, Ebba Gron(Punk)
Alex Gitli> Richard, guten tag!
Dave> Hiya Rich !!!!
Richard Wa> Hey Alex!
Cannibal> Rich, what's up!!
Dale Frede> Hey mac, i can't hear anyone either????
MAC> Really?
Dave> Rich/Rod....we will somply HAVE to do a 5:00 in the morning tomorrow !!!!
MAC> Can't understand it
Richard Wa> Boris, I love the Heepsters Return thing
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> Ken Do you think It´s easier to be a star in music this days ????
Bob Dreher> Any news on the list, Mac?
Alex Gitli> Ken, I was wondering how your collaboration with Ian Paice came about; what were the years in which you two worked together, and was this before or after your departure for the US?
Ken Hensle> Dave, I have about 15 more minutes okay?
Dale Frede> You and I have the same computer i believe...is it an inherent thing?
MAC> Yeah...it'll back up within 12 hours...LOL
Dave> OK Ken....no problem !!
Rodrigo> Fine, Dave !
Richard Wa> 5 in the morning your time Dave?
Dave> OK, Rich...
Cannibal> Rich, it's mostly Ilan's(Avi's brother) work. Isn't it great?
Vladimir M> Dave, what is "Heepster return"
Ken Hensle> Vladimir...good question
Richard Wa> It's outstanding Boris
Dave> Click on the Logo on my site now Vlad..it's active now !
Alex Gitli> Vlad: It seems like a fiction/sci-fi story of sorts, involving all of us as key characters
Dave> You should too Ken...you mentioned there !!!
Rodrigo> Ken: do you still have a MiniMoog synth ?
tim wood> Ken, this is Kelly, just wondering do you have any Kids?
Richard Wa> Admiral Hensley
Ken Hensle> In England
Dave> Shhh! Rich !!
Jesse Lowe> 'No More' is one of my all-time favorites, Ken.
Alex Gitli> Missing Miguel here - he would've been in heaven!
Ken Hensle> Kelly, No, Darlene and I have not been blessed with children
Ken Hensle> Jesse, I like that one too
Rodrigo> No More... great song ! What a slide solo !
Vladimir M> Who was the girl standing at the band's photo on Fallen Angel?
Dave> Ken...any words of wisdom for the crew?
Cannibal> Rich, we have a job for you as well. You'll like it!!!
Richard Wa> I hope so Boris
Alex Gitli> Oh, and the TYPICAL question, will VERTICAL SMILES and SIOGO ever see the light of day on CD? (KEN?)
BobWinward> Ken, I had suggested for October, we all dress as our favorite Heep character, Since I don't have much hair left, it will be tough.
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan>Ken I will only offer you if you ever come to Sweden a dinner a bed and a nice moment with me and my family. My door is alwys open for you : -)
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, That was Julia, my daughter from a previous marriage. She live in New Jersey now and goes to school in Pennsylvania
Lynn> What about your 'boys', Ken? And your pet gopher? ;)
Vladimir M> Bob: Chris Slade?? :-)
Richard Wa> Bob, you can come as Abobinog
MAC> Bob....David Copperfield?
Dave> SLOW it down....
Rodrigo> Bob, you could be Peter Hesslein, from Lucifer's Friend, nowadays... :)
Dale Frede> Very good suggestion, Vlad!!!
Ken Hensle> Alex, No
MAC> I could come as the worm....Little Petey:-)
Ken Hensle> Bob, Wig???
Jesse Lowe> Ken, thanks for all the music, all the years, what can I say? You have had such an impact on all the lives of all of us gathered here... thank you very much for that.
Ken Hensle> Hokan, thank you very much...dinner sounds great
Dave> Here, Here !!!!
Ken Hensle> Lynn, The "boys" are my three cats and the gopher is a pest not a pet!
Alan> Well said jesse
BobWinward> I echo Jesse's sentiment, however you are still with us and active again. I am thankful
Rodrigo> Ken: who is Tweety ?
Ken Hensle> Jesse, You are quite welcome. I am very flattered to have you all as friends actually
Dale Frede> Ken, Jesse put it all in a nut shell....THANKS for being the person you are and 'touching' base with your fans!!!
Alex Gitli> Ken: I've asked Mick this and he doesn't seem to have it, do you have the original 5 Miles Acetates in your possession? (Just curious as a fact).
Vladimir M> I'm joining to Jesse's words. An 'umble greetings from all russian heepsters to Ken!
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, Tweety is Gary Lyons wife and she got more mentions than me!!!!!!
Alex Gitli> Vlad: THAT SORT OF includes me! :-)
Rodrigo> Ha, ha !
Dave> From all the Heepsters on the Web....thanks, Ken !
MAC> Yes...Ken,thanks for the great music.....and we hope there's more in the future!
*Håkan Ahl> Hokan> All: I have to go and walk my 12 dogs before I go to sleep and I´m proud to be a Heepster and I I´m glad that we can meet as we do. Ken keep on music and give the world more lyricks GOOD NIGHT FROM HOKAN
Ken Hensle> Alex, You probably know more about the five miles project than I do. Try e-mailing RCORICH
Dave> See ya Hoaken !!!
Vladimir M> Hokan, good night
MAC> Bye Hokan!
Richard Wa> Good night, Hokan1
Dale Frede> bye hokan!
Jesse Lowe> Goodnight, Hokan.
Cannibal> Bye Hokan
Rodrigo> Bye Hokan...
Ken Hensle> Hokan, good noght to you too, hope to hear from you again
Dave> Lynn...Sara is there?
Ken Hensle> Good noght??? I am glad I don't depend on my typing for a living
Rodrigo> Ken... your brand new songs... how long are they ? Small songs or longer songs as July Morning, for example ?
Alex Gitli> Typing and playing those keys goes hand in hand... (I think). :-)
Dave> It's that english accent Ken....
Alan> Ken,Any plans for a visit to Uk in the near future,and do you miss anything about the place?
Richard Wa> Ken, when will be your next Ampeg/Crate promotion tour in Germany?
Ken Hensle> Well I have to go but this has been fun, look forward to next time
Alex Gitli> Ken: How do you feel about "Free Me"? (Lee doesn't fancy it much).
Ken Hensle> Okay just a few more
Bob Dreher> Bye Ken
Ken Hensle> I will be in the UK in early October for a BBC TV interview
Lynn> Dave...Sara is not here.
Richard Wa> Germany?
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, They are all about 4 minutes long
Dave> How about a round of applause ro Mr. Ken Hensley !!!!!!
Alan> Fancy lunch then?
Jesse Lowe> Good bye, Ken. See you in St. Louis!
MAC> yay! Clap,clap,clap!!!
Bob Dreher> clap, clap, clap
Ken Hensle> I liked Free me though I preferred my original demo. Lee doesn't like many of my songs!!
Rodrigo> Thanks for the info, Ken... how about a visit to Brazil ? :-)
MAC> Have a good trip, Ken!
Cannibal> Clap, Clap, clap
Dave> CYA Ken !!! Thanks a lot !!!
Dale Frede> Ken, before you go...thanks for San Diego,L.A.(Shrine..1975), L.A.(Forum...1978). I will always remember those concerts because of you being there!!! APPLAUSE!!!!!!
Alex Gitli> Me applauding!!! BIG TIME! Been bitten by the HEEP BUG since 1981, and... THANKS FOR everything Ken - I hope to see you, and all of you, Heepsters, in person, in October!!
Jesse Lowe> (standing) Clap Clap Clap
Ken Hensle> Rodrigo, You know I'd love to come to Brazil and one day I will
tim wood> Bye Ken from Tim and Kelly
Alan> Bye Ken and thanks so much-for everything
Vladimir M> Why not to release those demos now? You promised to do second vol. of From time to time in the liner notes from "first"...
Casey> Nice talking to you, Ken !
Rodrigo> OK, thanks again for your time among us... bye for now, see ya soon ! Maybe at the Heepvention in October !
MAC> Yes....I really enjoy the KBFH cd...thanks for the effort getting it ready!
Vladimir M> Bye, Ken, we love you!!!
Ken Hensle> Bye everyone, see you next time and in October!! You are all very very welcome
BobWinward> Thank you Ken
MAC> clap,clap,clap!
Cannibal> Bye Ken!!!
Alan> Well I`m still floating gang!!!!!!!!!!!
MAC> bye
Vladimir M> clap, clap, clap!
Dave> CLAP CLAP CLAP........!!!!!!!!
Richard Wa> Bye Ken
Ken Hensle> Vladimir, The second record was not my idea but there just isn't enough decent recording there!
Ken Hensle> That's it folks, God bless
Dave> Peace !
Lynn> Dave> WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vladimir M> Great!!!
Dave> All Done !!!!
Dave> Too Cool....
Jesse Lowe> what a guy.
Dave> So....whadoya think of THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan> It really happened!!!!!!!!!!
Vladimir M> silent emptyness... :-)
MAC> And you too,Ken!
tim wood> Ken is so cool!
BobWinward> A small set for man, a giant step for HeepsterKind!! Wow, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Dale Frede> What a treat!!!!