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Hawkwind

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Group. Formed 1969.

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Biography

Hawkwind are an English rock band, 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.

Formed in November 1969 by singer/songwriter/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". Dozens of musicians have worked with the group; notable fantasy and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock was an occasional collaborator.

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  1. Lost in space

    Fri 14 Aug 2009 09:37

    Hawkwind mark the 40th anniversary of their debut

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  1. Spirit of the Age: An Anthology 1976-1984 2008

    Spirit of the Age: An Anthology 1976–1984 (disc 1)

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    It is never less than thrilling

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