Hawkwind Saxophone And Flutist Was 82 – Deadline

Nik Turner, a saxophone/flute participant who was a part of a number of incarnations of space-rockers Hawkwind, has died at 82. No trigger was given, however his demise was confirmed on his official Fb web page.

“We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner – The Mighty Thunder Rider, who handed away peacefully at residence on Thursday night,” mentioned the put up. “He has moved onto the subsequent section of his Cosmic Journey, guided by the love of his household, associates and followers. Watch this area for his preparations.”

Hawkwind as soon as featured Lemmy Kilmister, who went on to type Motörhead after leaving the group.

The Motörhead account on Twitter additionally took observe of Turner’s passing by tweeting, “We misplaced Lemmy’s previous bandmate Nik Turner right this moment. Play some Hawkwind good and loud!”

Turner was a roadie for Hawkwind when the group shaped in 1969, however turned an official member later that yr. He stayed with the group till 1976, leaving shortly after Lemmy. He rejoined Hawkwind between 1982 and 1984.

In between these stints, he shaped Nik Turner’s Sphynx with members of Gong and Hwkwind, then helmed Internal Metropolis Unit.

Throughout his time in Hawkwind, their track “Silver Machine” in 1972 entered the UK singles chart and reached quantity three, charting for 22 weeks. Hawkwind had one other minor chart hit with “City Guerilla” in 1973, which rose to No 39.

Nevertheless it was Turner’s work within the early days of Hawkwind that stood out. Recognized for his costumes and instrumental expertise, he turned an emblem of Hawkwind and wrote a few of its hottest songs, together with “Brainstorm” and “Grasp of the Universe.“.

His later teams included Nik Turner’s Unbelievable All Stars within the late Nineteen Eighties and Hawkwind offshoot Area Ritual int he 2000s. He additionally briefly ran Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, and continued releasing music as late as 2015 with “Area Fusion Odyssey.”

His collaborations over time included Sting, The Doorways, Todd Rundgren, Psychic TV, Sham 69, and Mom Gong.

No info on survivors was instantly obtainable.