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6CD book set celebrating the late, great Ken Hensley.æSoloÆ (CD1) focuses on gems from his first three solo albums, released by Bronze records between 1973 and 1981. Having made his way through the fertile music scene of the 1960s, Ken came to prominence when he joined Uriah Heep in 1970. Creating ground-breaking, melodic hard rock with Heep, CD1 concludes with æTalesÆ, æEchoes In The DarkÆ and æSunriseÆ from æThe MagicianÆs BirthdayÆ (1972), then æParadiseÆ, æPoetÆs JusticeÆ, and æRainbow DemonÆ from æDemons And WizardsÆ (1972).æA Glimpse of GloryÆ (CD2) from 1990 explores KenÆs songwriting depth and his examination of faith, best demonstrated on the songs æThe ReturnÆ and æThe Joy Of Knowing JesusÆ. According to KenÆs liner notes for 2002Æs æRunning BlindÆ (CD3), ôI suppose this CD is really typical of the way I like to record, with a mixture of songs of different styles. Most of the time I consider myself a storyteller and the tempo, rhythm and production should combine to accompany the lyrical message.öæRunning BlindÆ was followed in 2003 with æThe Last DanceÆ (CD4). Produced by Ken and Daniel Saiz Gomez, it featured Tommy Lopez (drums), John Smithson (bass) and Ovidio Lopez (guitar) with some classic slide guitar from Ken on æCryingÆ.Always a prolific songwriter, on 2005Æs æCold Autumn SundayÆ (CD5) Ken took time to record a number of songs from his back catalogue, revisiting æSend Me An AngelÆ, originally recorded with southern rockers Blackfoot in 1983, æInside The MysteryÆ, originally on æFree SpiritÆ, and the title track originally released on KenÆs 1973 solo debut, æProud Words On A Dusty ShelfÆ.This anthology concludes with æCollaborations (2011-2021)Æ on CD6, a new compilation featuring his work on two studio albums and one live album with Live Fire; æFasterÆ, æTroubleÆ and æLive Fire Live!!Æ featuring the amazing guitar playing of Ken Ingwersen that Ken loved so much. CD6 ends with two tracks from his final album, æMy Book of AnswersÆ, showcasing his writing with Vladimir Emelin.The music world not only lost a great, multi-talented musician and mercurial artist, but also a highly respected songwriter when Ken Hensley very sadly passed away in November 2020.