The New Dad Rock
Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of music across various eras and genres. Always well intentioned, often well informed, seldom boring, The New Dad Rock will expand your mind.
The New Dad Rock
EP 55. Lemmy Tell You About Hawkwind
We are in search of space rock's origin story: Hawkwind.
If you've heard of them at all, it's likely because their bassist went on to form one of the most recognizable, if not influential metal bands of all time. Of course we're talking about Lemmy and Motorhead. Motorhead was actually named after a song by Hawkwind, a band hugely influential in their own right. Progenitors of a sub-genre affectionately known as Space Rock.
Space rock emerged from an era where space was truly the final frontier. Merging the popular events and science fiction of the day with the far out sound of Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, Can and Neu! they begat Rush, Oranssi Pazuzu, Thee Oh Sees and King Gizzard.
Join us as we invoke a space ritual.
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