Hawkwind are an English rock band known as one of the earliest space rock groups. Since their formation in November 1969, Hawkwind have gone through many incarnations and have incorporated many different styles into their music, including hard rock, progressive rock and psychedelic rock. They are also regarded as an influential proto-punk band.[5] Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes.
Many musicians, dancers and writers have worked with the band since their inception. Notable musicians who have performed in Hawkwind include Lemmy, Ginger Baker, Robert Calvert, Nik Turner and Huw Lloyd-Langton. However, the band are most closely associated with their founder, singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Brock, who is the only remaining original member.[6]
Hawkwind are best known for the song "Silver Machine", which became a number-three UK hit single in 1972, but they scored further hit singles with "Urban Guerrilla" (another Top 40 hit) and "Shot Down in the Night". The band had a run of twenty-two of their albums charting in the UK from 1971 to 1993.[7]
Hawkwind is the debut album by Hawkwind, released in 1970, originally on Liberty Records, later reissued on Sunset Records. This album is historic since it is one of the first space rock LPs.
Personnel
- Hawkwind
- Dave Brock – lead vocals, 6- and 12-string guitar, harmonica, percussion
- Nik Turner – alto saxophone, vocals, percussion, credited as Nick Turner on the original release
- Huw Lloyd-Langton – lead guitar (original album), credited as Huw Lloyd on the original release
- John A. Harrison – bass guitar
- Terry Ollis – drums
- Dik Mik (Michael Davies) – electronics, credited as Dikmik on the original release
- Mick Slattery – lead guitar (bonus tracks)
- Dick Taylor - some lead guitar on main album[12]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hurry On Sundown" | 4:50 |
| 2. | "The Reason Is?" | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Be Yourself" | 8:09 |
| 4. | "Paranoia — Part 1" | 1:04 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Paranoia — Part 2" | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Seeing It as You Really Are" | 10:43 |
| 7. | "Mirror of Illusion" |
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