Nik Turner
English musician (1940–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nicholas Robert Turner (26 August 1940 – 10 November 2022) was an English musician, best known as a member of space rock pioneers Hawkwind. Turner played saxophone and flute, as well as being a vocalist and composer. While with Hawkwind, Turner was known for his experimental free jazz stylisations and outrageous stage presence, often donning full makeup and Ancient Egypt-inspired costumes.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicholas Robert Turner |
| Also known as | Thunder Rider |
| Born | 26 August 1940 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Died | 10 November 2022 (aged 82) |
| Genres | Space rock, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1969–2022 |
| Labels | Cleopatra,[1] Charisma, Ozit |
| Website | nikturner.com |