Hawkwind
Hawkwind are an English rock band. They are one of the earliest space rock groups. Their write and sing about science fiction themes. They formed in November 1969. Hawkwind have changed many times during their history and have played many styles of music. Dozens of musicians, dancers, and writers have worked with the group since they began.
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 Hawkwind playing at the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington Park in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Hawkwind Zoo, Sonic Assassins, Hawklords, Psychedelic Warriors, Agents Of Chaos, Group X, Hawkwind Light Orchestra, The Elves of Silbury Hill |
| Origin | Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
| Genres | Space rock, progressive rock,[1] psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | U.A., Charisma, Bronze, RCA/Active, Flicknife, GWR, EBS, Voiceprint |
| Associated acts | Space Ritual, Inner City Unit, Motörhead, Pink Fairies |
| Website | www |
| Members | Dave Brock Tim Blake Richard Chadwick Mr Dibs Niall Hone Dead Fred |
Legacy
Hawkwind have been named as an influence by artists such as the rock band Monster Magnet,[2] the Sex Pistols (who covered their 1972 song, "Silver Machine"[3]), Henry Rollins of Black Flag,[4] the guitarist Ty Segall,[5] and the English rock band, Ozric Tentacles.[6]
Hawkwind Media
Hawkwind in St. Louis, USA, in 1974
Hawkwind in St. Louis, USA, in 1974 with Planets and Clouds
Hawkwind Hall of the Mountain Grill Tree and Progress(?)-Early
Hawkwind Hall of the Mountain Grill Tree and Progress(?)-Future
Vera Lynn, Hawkwind, and others at Crystal Palace Bowl, 24 August 1985
References
- ↑ "Hawkwind - In Search of Space". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ Kot, Greg (2004). "Monster Magnet". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ "Sex Pistols cover Hawkwind, Jonathan Richman at Summercase". Nme.com. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ "Hawkwind tickets – Buy Hawkwind concert tickets on". Seatwave.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ "Marc Maron on..." Spin.
- ↑ "Tyne - Entertainment - Hawkwind @ Tyne Theatre". BBC. 4 December 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
Other websites
- Official band website
- Starfarer's Hawkwind page Archived 2015-04-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Hawkwind Files Comprehensive discography
- Hawkeye On Hawkwind Archived 2012-01-23 at the Wayback Machine
- Scot Heller's Review of the Hawkestra Concert
- Hawkwind at the Windsor Free Festival
- Hawkwind at the Stonehenge Free Festival
- Hawkwind at The Oval 1972 Archived 2015-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
- Philm Freax: Hawkwind X-In Search of Space Original photos by Philm Freax.