Music
Hawkwind
- Artists
- Hawkwind
Hawkwind are an English rock band who are one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures.
Wrap your ears around their sound here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yao_T2adl14
Formed in November 1969 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Brock, Hawkwind have gone through many incarnations and styles of music. Critic Jim Green describes their trademark sound as characterised by ‘that gargantuan and impenetrable pre-metal/hardcore drone, those great riffs, that inexorable drive to destinations unknown’.
It’s been 45 years since the legendary Greasy Truckers Party live album recorded at the Roundhouse, the home of their No. 2 record “Silver Machine”, which featured Motorhead’s Lemmy on vocals. In 2017, Hawkwind are back with new album Into the Woods, due for release in May.
is needed now More than ever
7pm, £28.05.
Our top newsletters emailed directly to you
