What BOC/HW connection????

[Michael G Karschner]

Christian Mumford wrote:
>
> OI,
> Just a little thought I've had in my head ever since I joined this list:
> these bands sound *nothing* alike, and I wonder why the list covers both
> bands. I feel they're vastly different in most aspects (musically in
> particular), apart from some sci-fi and Moorcock material, but then
> again there's a zillion bands out there with sci-fi themes, good or bad.
> I don't consider BOC a space-rock band despite the sci-fi
> themes....Space Rock is a sound, not a concept... not that I mind BOC, I
> actually own a couple of CDs, and some of it's damn good, but lumping
> BOC and Hawkwind together is like lumping together Ministry and The Dead
> Kennedys..... I'm just curious, I guess. Who started this list and when
> was it started?
>
> Now I'll probably get tons of hate-mail, but oh well, let it rain....
>
> Peace and Krunk,
>
> Christian

I've wondered about it, too.  When one of my friends asked me why this group
covers both, I have to shrug and say "Don't know....I've only been there a
couple of weeks."  Any answers, anyone?

-- Mike

"Must these Englishmen live that I might die?"