The Story of Hawkwind
Jim talks with author Joe Banks about his book on the English space rock band Hawkwind. The band has been together since 1969, and are known for their unpretentious attitudes towards making music. And before Motörhead, Lemmy Kilmister was an integral part of their success. Joe and Jim discuss how the band paved the way for the DIY aesthetic at the center of punk and where you hear their influence in music today.
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