Hawkwind

[M Holmes]

Doug writes:

> Yes Griffin is releasing Sonic Attack and Choose Your Masques. I
> personally did the packaging and negotiated the contract. I approached Doug
> Smith about the two pieces over three years ago. He told me then that it
> would be very difficult to do a deal with Active to get them released but he
> didn't care if I tried. I also asked Dave Brock at the time and he didn't
> mind either. After three years of constantly haranguing the owner I finally
> got the deal done. I informed Doug Smith's office the next day. A week later
> I spoke again to the owner of the tapes who asked if I could contact Dave
> Brock about the packaging etc. I called Dave immediately and we talked
> through the packaging concept, which he approved. The composers of the songs
> will be getting their usual royalties, Active are getting their royalty
> which will be applied to their balance with the band and I have been told by
> Active that after the album is given it's initial airing the tapes will be
> turned over to the band and will revert to their control.
> Yes both CD's are coming with bonus tracks, (Transdimensional Man, Silver
> Machine and Psychedelic Warlords), both feature concert programme clippings
> and both will be released simultaneously in the UK and the USA. (Active are
> doing them in the UK. Release date is set for late August.)

> Robert Godwin
> (Director Griffin Music)

I'd certainly like to extend my congratulations and appreciation to Rob
and the folks at Griffin for this achievement. I'd be grateful to Doug
if he could pass them on.

FoFP