Hawkwind

Hawkwind are an English rock band. They are one of the earliest space rock groups. Their write and sing about science fiction themes. They formed in November 1969. Hawkwind have changed many times during their history and have played many styles of music. Dozens of musicians, dancers, and writers have worked with the group since they began.

Hawkwind
Hawkwind playing at the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington Park in 1982
Background information
Also known as	Hawkwind Zoo, Sonic Assassins, Hawklords, Psychedelic Warriors, Agents Of Chaos, Group X, Hawkwind Light Orchestra, The Elves of Silbury Hill
Origin	Ladbroke Grove, London, England
Genres	Space rock, progressive rock,[1] psychedelic rock
Years active	1969–present
Labels	U.A., Charisma, Bronze, RCA/Active, Flicknife, GWR, EBS, Voiceprint
Members	Dave Brock Tim Blake Richard Chadwick Mr Dibs Niall Hone Dead Fred
Website	www.hawkwind.com

Legacy

Hawkwind have been named as an influence by artists such as the rock band Monster Magnet,^[2] the Sex Pistols (who covered their 1972 song, "Silver Machine"^[3]), Henry Rollins of Black Flag,^[4] the guitarist Ty Segall,^[5] and the English rock band, Ozric Tentacles.^[6]

Dave Brock performing live on stage with Hawkwind at the Skyfest festival, held at Biddulph Grange Country Park, Biddulph, Staffordshire, UK on Sunday 12th July 2009.