HW:re spacebrock comments

[Bill & Cynthia]

  Mark Von Bargen wrote:

> I think that everybody needs to put things in context when talking about
> the future of this great group and recent and current releases.
>
 >
> You have got to remember that Dave & Co have kept this band going for many
> years now without a major record deal top back them up. There are also
many
> other things going on in the background (that I for one don't know enough
> to comment about, others will know more than me) that only add to the
> pressure.
>
> Be thankful that there is still creativity there after more than 30 years.
> Appreciate the fact that so many care and some of those people are in a
> position to do something positive.
>
> I think that the current line up has tremendous potential (especially with
> the help of some excellent guests). People
> like Ron, Jerry and Richard have contributed greatly in recent years and
it
> sounds like they still have so much more to offer. They should not be
> dissed in comparison to any individual's favourite previous bassist,
> drummer, guitarist, vocalist or whatever.
>
> People have been in this band and contributed over the years. We should
> thank them and respect them for their efforts. Times and moods change as
> the years go by. Just look at the way technology moves forward but the
> musical landscape changes. When was the last time that you saw Hawkwind
> mentioned in a large circulation publication. Just to keep this band going
> these days is a great achievement. I thank Dave and everybody else
involved
> in doing so.
 >
Yes!!!! I agree with this. I wrote something similar the other day...They
are planning a world tour next year and usually a tour is accompanied by an
album.
As mentioned the other day, they do have new songs but haven't found a
recording contract as of yet.

Cheers
Bill