The upcoming North American tour

[Mary Ann Sullivan]

Thanks, John, that's reassuring, I make typos a lot, usually I'm better with
sending a correct email, especially with spellchecker.   
As much as Nik feels entitled to use the name, this is really not fair to
Dave, and the other members of Hawkwind.  A lot of the problem in the 90's
was I was told many of the clubs used art work from albums, or Hawkwind
lineups that Nik wasn't involved with. The timing of this is really bad, for
everybody.   It's sad there are bad vibes, however  isn't that band
business?  I would think we all have our minds set on what shows we'll
catch, whether Nik or Dave will put on the better show, and all the other
issues.  I admit, there have been times where the sound could have been
better for Nik, however, the last show was happening during a storm, and Nik
was late, and didn't have a chance for a sound check.  The sound was not
nearly as good as what we'd get at a Hawkwind show.  At many other shows,
like Strange Daze from what I remember the sound was fine, everyone was in
tune, so they could obviously hear each other.  
I hope both Hawkwind, and Nik and friends have a good time here in the
states, and both have good crowds, with all us long time fans, and a lot of
new fans too.  The new music Nik and Dave are making is excellent on both
counts.  There're are enough bad vibes in the world already, let the lawyers
do their thing, the bands come over and play music, and we all have fun,
that's what it's all about.  All this fighting is taking away positive
energy from bothbands, and this kind of publicity Hawkwind, and all former
members can do without.  .  I hope this is not an act of spite, and most
everyone who listen to Hawkwind are aware of who Nik is.  His free form
playing and play with lyrics has always been brilliant and as great as he
can be on sax, I love it when Nik plays the flute.  I was never big on saxes
in rock music, but Nik gave me an appreciation of it originally with the
sounds he got playing on Space Ritual.  This fighting does not help anyone,
and flaunting it isn't cool, everybody loses  That is not in the spirit of
Hawkwind, "The people's band."    The music speaks for itself.  
Goodnight,

Mary
  

-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Jonathan Smith
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 11:59 PM
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Subject: Re: The upcoming North American tour

I make typos all the time! ;)

What bothers me is that Nik appears, on the surface at least, to just being
spiteful.


On 23 September 2013 11:49, Mary Ann Sullivan <MARYANN.SULLIVAN1 at verizon.net
> wrote:

> "if It REALLY turned out that Nik could stop Hawkwind using their own 
> name, I would have to not even buy a Nick record. "Mike, I'm looking 
> forward to getting the new album, I'd hate for that to happen, I hope 
> this blows over soon.  Nick can do crazy stuff, but I think he'd 
> respect the band, and his time in it, and not shoot everyone in the 
> ass.  Hopefully things will get better soon.  I'm tired.  Will write more
again soon.
>
> Mary
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On
> Behalf Of mike c
> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 4:21 AM
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> Subject: Re: The upcoming North American tour
>
> Nope one more after, blush.
> if It REALLY turned out that Nik could stop Hawkwind using their own 
> name, I would have to not even buy a Nik record.
> I just can't see him going through with that, even if he could.
> But I could be wrong!!!
> Will be watching.
>
>
>
> On 9/22/13, mike c <insect.brain at gmail.com> wrote:
> > and one more little "thing"
> > If i read Jimski correct he said one of Nik's bandmembers says Nik 
> > is/was not planning on using that name for the tour.
> > If i read right, mayne Nik has reconsidered, made his point, just 
> > wants to own it, or has other plans
> >
> > don't know
> > But maybe just maybe it is a good sign, If i read it right
> >
> > On 9/22/13, mike c <insect.brain at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> I've forgotten
> >> was Nik calling himself JUST Hawkwind when he first toured the states??
> >> Was it not even "Nik Turner's Hawkwind" ??
> >> and I am not arguing for Nik on any of this.
> >> Just forgot
> >> David Icke would be good, listen to that picture log book interview 
> >> again??
> >> and yeah, the puke factor can get high.
> >> this is not my fight
> >> Dave has my own seal of capstone (which is like king of the earth 
> >> to me), but Nik can deliver some great stuff too, attitude aside.
> >> I am not going to injure a thing for either playing the records.
> >> Hopefully Nik will negotiate, he got everything else in proper 
> >> order to not offend the other party
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 9/22/13, Jonathan Smith <smithjm77x7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Yes, Nik was only 'harrassed'  because  he was billing  himself  
> >>> as Hawkwind....
> >>>
> >>> The problems do seem to coming from one 'peace loving hippy' (cough).
> >>> Maye
> >>> David Icke could intervene?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 22 September 2013 15:05, mike c <insect.brain at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On 9/22/13, martyn white <martyn_white_2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>>> > It amazed me that a little shriveled-up old dude like Nik could 
> >>>> > still proceed apace in his mid-70s.  Power to the Geezer, man, 
> >>>> > I did notice that his Facebook (puke) page is labelled as Nik 
> >>>> > Turner (ex-Hawkwind) and I quote!
> >>>> > Cheers
> >>>> > M
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I only peaked at that page because I knew what was going to be 
> >>>> there and I am not sure I knew it was facebook when I went.
> >>>>
> >>>> My mind went off wondering if the handshake ever took place. Kirk 
> >>>> seems like he might have gone off on a tangent just when it was 
> >>>> about to happen :) :)
> >>>>
> >>>> also, to correct myself (please guys), when I said Nik was 
> >>>> harrassed, I just meant from his point of view, I happen to know 
> >>>> he was pursued about the manner in which his shows were billed.
> >>>> I hope they have a meeting and let me get on spinning ALL the LP's.
> >>>> It's what I do and I pray the the lizard people approve me to 
> >>>> keep on
> >>>> :)
> >>>> The world is so insane now.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
>