HW: Nik Turner and friends (Hawkwindwannabes)

[Ted Jackson]

On 10 Oct 2001, at 22:11, dave hall wrote:

> I'll tell you this some of the official HW output has been poor - but
> you know what I did guys, I didn't buy it! I didn't treat it like some
> personal affront and as for the unofficial releases and Nikwind stuff
> - I don't buy it. It's just not for me. There's stacks of other
> artists out there who are interesting. And as for being a "Kollector"
> - grow up kids. Hawkwind don't owe me anything - they aren't some kind
> of counter-culture beacon, I left that kind of stuff when I was
> thirteen. Those who view them in such a way need to look to themselves
> - big time. Hawkwind are about music: rock - space rock. Those who
> say: I really looked up to you and now I don't, therefore, I'm not
> going to buy you records - eh, get a life. I love the music when it's
> on form,  and the people when I meet them, I like. But as for being
> some kind of "totem", please, that's reserved for others - no
> disrespect to Dave, Huw, and co.
>
This is a great observation, and could apply to any band, esp. a
certain other band this list deals with.  Enjoy the fuckin' music, but
don't make it a goddamned religion!

theo