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“I have never learned to read or write music so I am not a virtuoso musician like the others you mentioned. I am completely unable to play like them because I never learned classical music, I just developed my own crazy style!”

Quote by Ken Hensley

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Ken Hensley, born on August 24, 1945, is a renowned keyboard player. His career in the music industry is marked by his unique musical style and skills. more

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