Music Career
In 1989, Hemsley, who had previously been a jazz keyboardist, released a single titled "Ain't That a Kick in the Head". This was followed in 1992 with Dance, an album of rhythm and blues music. Hemsley appeared on Soul Train around the time of the record's release, where he performed the song "Eyes in the Dark".
Hemsley was a fan of 1970s progressive rock bands, including Yes, Gentle Giant, Gong, and Nektar. In 1999, Hemsley collaborated with Yes lead singer Jon Anderson on an album titled Festival of Dreams which was not released.
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