Hawkwind (Official Thread) - Page 3

snakes&ladders · 01-03-2010, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Lord Grendel

Just saw this thread and S&L you Know I am a fan...

Yes, I was thinking what took ya so long to come over here

**Lord Grendel** · 01-03-2010, 11:04 AM

Sometimes it takes me a while to finish my rounds Buddy...

snakes&ladders · 01-03-2010, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Lord Grendel

Sometimes it takes me a while to finish my rounds Buddy...

EGE YURTUM · 01-03-2010, 12:18 PM

Been listening to this band for a VERY long time. Love everything from the self titled debut ( 1970 ) right up to LEVITATION ( 1980 ) except Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. After that it's hit and miss depending on your tastes. The 80's albums are patchy - CHOOSE YOUR MASQUES ( 1982 ) and THE XENON CODEX ( 1988 ) had their moments but pale in the shadow of the 70's hard hitters. They entered an interesting era with ELECTRIC TEEPEE and IT IS THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE TO BE DANGEROUS in the early 90's with a trancey/ambient influence creeping in but after that it,s a patchy mess as the 50 million or so ex-band members spent more time in court than on stage. Still an excellent live experience though. Everything between 70-75 is essential listening, after that proceed with caution!!

Andwar · 01-03-2010, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by EGE YURTUM

Been listening to this band for a VERY long time. Love everything from the self titled debut ( 1970 ) right up to LEVITATION ( 1980 ) except Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. After that it's hit and miss depending on your tastes. The 80's albums are patchy - CHOOSE YOUR MASQUES ( 1982 ) and THE XENON CODEX ( 1988 ) had their moments but pale in the shadow of the 70's hard hitters. They entered an interesting era with ELECTRIC TEEPEE and IT IS THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE TO BE DANGEROUS in the early 90's with a trancey/ambient influence creeping in but after that it,s a patchy mess as the 50 million or so ex-band members spent more time in court than on stage. Still an excellent live experience though. Everything between 70-75 is essential listening, after that proceed with caution!!

I do agree with all you say above Ege! I have been a fan of band since their beginnings in Notting Hill. I have all their albums plus a lot of bootlegs, video's etc. and I play the early albums more than the others. My favourite album is probably 'In Search of Space' and their live set on the Greasy Truckers album.

**Sox** · 02-09-2010, 03:34 AM

Great band I caught them at the Buxton Opera House last summer with Girlschool as guests. The visuals were brilliant and the music out of this world a stella evening of hard rock and space rock.

**Sox** · 03-14-2010, 09:45 AM

A favourite of mine from Hawkwind 1974 "Hall Of The Mountain Grill".

**Lord Grendel** · 03-14-2010, 09:49 AM

One of my faves too Sox...I came a little late to the Hawkwind party though, but now I have most of their early albums, which I like the most of their discography.

Another one of those bands that has released an enormous amount of material, despite the near constant upheaval in the line-up.

I can't even say for certain if any of the founding members are in the band anymore...

**Sox** · 03-14-2010, 09:55 AM

Dave Brock the founding member is still at the helm LG, he was in great form last year.

**Lord Grendel** · 03-14-2010, 09:56 AM

Has he been with them since the beginning Sox?

Nice photo.

**Sox** · 03-14-2010, 10:03 AM

As far as I am aware LG he is the man. Started the group in 69'.

**Lord Grendel** · 03-14-2010, 10:10 AM

Okay I was just curious if he ever left and then came back, but if you say he was there from 69 till now, that is all I need to know.

**Sox** · 03-14-2010, 10:30 AM

I read that he takes a backstep and doesn't enjoy the spotlight allowing dancers and mime artists to hold the the eye of those watching, and I don't think he writes lyrics just the music but I'm not 100% sure of that.

**Lord Grendel** · 03-14-2010, 10:35 AM

The lead singer of Tool does that Maynard James Keenan, he performs with his back to the crowd...letting the music take center stage.

I don't think Hawkwind will ever make it over here now, but I do think they did a concert back in the 70's.

**Sox** · 03-14-2010, 10:46 AM

From what I have been told the band is run from Dave's home in Devon as a kind of small cottage industry. He and his wife managing the merchandise, so I guess they pretty much stay close to home???