Jello Biafra on Hawkwind's Punk Influence

0:00On April 5th, Jello Biafray, from the Dead Kennedys, just opened up about how Hawkewin shaped his sound, calling their live album Space Ritual, one of his. Biggest influence is right after the stooge's fun house. He says that baseline and holiday in Cambodia wouldn't exist without them. Over the years, Biafray caught Hawkewin in different lineups, some hitting harder than others. One standout was at Hammer's Myth Odeon, with Ginger Baker on drums, though his long solo during brainstorm wasn't his vibe. He also stumbled into a show on Broadway that felt like the real deal, chatting with drummer Richard Chadwick, a guy from the anarcho-punk band, Smart Pills, and meeting new member Alan Davies. That's when it really clicked how deep his fandom ran. Then there was the other Hawkewin crew, with Nick Turner teaming up with Pressure Head, adding Helios Creed on guitar, and Paul Delapelli from Philly. Hardcore band Ruin on drums, Del Detmar brought this wild electric axe, and Genesis P Orage showed up too.

1:01Biafray followed that tour, jumped on stage, and nailed the high notes on Silver Machine for their live album. Hawkewin's raw energy still echoes in punk today, proving those space rock roots run long and far. This has been Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.