Hawkwind: The Spirit of Hawkwind 1969-1976

The definitive account of the most crucial years in the life of legendary space rock band Hawkwind as seen through the eyes of co-founder Nik Turner and told to music historian Dave Thompson! Nik Turner, whose outlandish costumes and general wild man persona became iconic representations of the band, gives us the ultimate insider s guide to Hawkwind, sharing his personal recollections both hilarious and horrifying! This gorgeous, hardcover book contains:300 pages featuring many rare and never-before-seen photos as well as a comprehensive discography, gigography, and Nik s 1975 US tour diary Reproduction of the 1972 Sonic Attack 7 promo one-sided single in a cloth bagReproduction of the 1971 6 x 9 20-page promotional bookletPostcard featuring the poster artwork of the 1974 Kansas City show with Rush!QuotesIntroductionChapter One - The AwakeningChapter Two - Born To GoChapter Three - Astral TravelerChapter Four - Welcome To The FutureChapter Five - Hawkwind ZooChapter Six - Be YourselfChapter Seven - Mirror Of IllusionChapter Eight - To The Cat With The Silver FaceChapter Nine - Master Of The UniverseChapter Ten - Children Of The SunChapter Eleven - In Search Of SpaceChapter Twelve - Space Is DeepChapter Thirteen - Silver MachineChapter Fourteen - Space RitualChapter Fifteen - Down Through The NightChapter Sixteen - Assault & BatteryChapter Seventeen - Time We LeftSelected DiscographyHawkwind Gigography 1969-1976Addendum - Nik Turner s 1975 USA Tour DiaryAcknowledgementsMore Quotes