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Hawkwind

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 regarded as an influential proto-punk band. Their lyrics often cover themes of urban life and science fiction.

Key facts

Musical artist.name: Hawkwind
Musical artist.image: Hawkwind 2017.jpg
Musical artist.caption: Hawkwind in 2017
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.alias: Hawkwind Zoo, Sonic Assassins, Hawklords, Psychedelic Warriors, Group X, Hawkwind Light Orchestra, The Elves of Silbury Hill
Musical artist.origin: Ladbroke Grove, London, England
Musical artist.years_active: 1969–present
Musical artist.past_members: See members article

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Contents

History
1969: formation
1970–1975: United Artists era
1976–1978: Charisma era
1979–1986: Bronze, RCA and independents
1986–1999: GWR through to EBS
1999–2007: Anniversaries, disputes and Voiceprint
2008–2016: Atomhenge and Eastworld
2016–onwards: Cherry Red projects
Influence and legacy
Members
Discography
Videography
References
Sources
Further reading
External links

Many musicians, dancers and writers have worked with the band since their inception. Key members of Hawkwind have included Nik Turner, Huw Lloyd-Langton, Del Dettmar, Lemmy, Simon King, Robert Calvert, Michael Moorcock, Simon House and Ginger Baker, but the band are most closely associated with their singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Brock, who is the only remaining original member.