Haz Wheaton - Hawkwind's Bassist

[King Tut]

Went to see Hawkwind at Northampton's Roadmender. Stunning show, tight n powerful with lots of old classics. The new material stood up really well too.

I was really impressed with their bassist - Haz Wheaton. He's nailed Lemmy's tone and style from the Space Ritual era. If this is your bag, try and catch them, they're on great form!

Edited May 16, 2017 by King Tut

[TheGreek]

Nothing on YouTube?

[Cosmo Valdemar]

I'm not a massive fan of Hawkwind, but the new stuff they're playing on Planet Rock is excellent. And yes, a fantastic bass thing going on.

[King Tut]

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Nothing on YouTube?
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Here ya go - you can hear him powering away and see him occasionally!

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDWC11hjVxI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=KDWC11hjVxI[/url]

I've got some phone footage I'll put up when i have time!

And their new single - [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVZ_kzjqr6o"]https://www.youtube....h?v=AVZ_kzjqr6o[/url]

Edited May 16, 2017 by King Tut

[Skybone]

Saw them many times while Alan Davey was with them, now he had a killer sound and style. His solo stuff is pretty good too.

[Number6]

Seeing them at the Roundhouse.....think i've pretty much got every album they've done. And yes Haz Wheaton is a breath of fresh air 👍

P.S. Haz's bass is a R*ckenfaker.....70's Ibanez i believe.

Edited May 16, 2017 by Number6

[King Tut]

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Saw them many times while Alan Davey was with them, now he had a killer sound and style. His solo stuff is pretty good too.
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I was lucky enough to support Alan's band 'Gunslinger' when they played in Milton Keynes. He borrowed my cab! Lovely bloke!

[FinnDave]

Saw Haz play with them last year, and he definitely takes then back to their roots. Good solid bass playing. I'm also seeing them at the Roundhouse next week

[Number6]

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Saw Haz play with them last year, and he definitely takes then back to their roots. Good solid bass playing. I'm also seeing them at the Roundhouse next week
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They have also taken Haz's playing into account with the Studio / Live mixing.....the bass really cuts through now

[FinnDave]

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They have also taken Haz's playing into account with the Studio / Live mixing.....the bass really cuts through now
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I must try and listen to 'Into the Woods' before the gig! Just talking with an old friend I'm going to see next week who has turned down the chance to interview Brocky while I'm there!!!

[Number6]

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I must try and listen to 'Into the Woods' before the gig! Just talking with an old friend I'm going to see next week who has turned down the chance to interview Brocky while I'm there!!!
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I'm listening to Coded Languages from Hammersmith Odeon 82'

[lojo]

Saw them in the early 90s , they where fantastic , can't believe they are still doing it , I really should try to go again

[mep]

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Saw them in the early 90s , they where fantastic , can't believe they are still doing it , I really should try to go again
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+1 but for me it was the late 80's

[FinnDave]

I've just found out I'm seeing them twice next week. I know about the Roundhouse, I've the tickets for ages, but I am visiting a friend in Macclesfield for a couple of days to make a radio programme with him, and he just told me he has two tickets for the Buxton gig on Tuesday! Looks like a week to remember coming up!!

[King Tut]

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1495190491' post='3301976']
I've just found out I'm seeing them twice next week. I know about the Roundhouse, I've the tickets for ages, but I am visiting a friend in Macclesfield for a couple of days to make a radio programme with him, and he just told me he has two tickets for the Buxton gig on Tuesday! Looks like a week to remember coming up!!
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Enjoy mister - if they were as good as they were at The Roadmender, you're in for a real treat!

They started with an acoustic set - here's my phone footage of Psi Power https://youtu.be/jEL4PYnu6DA

[FinnDave]

[quote name='King Tut' timestamp='1495191240' post='3301984']
Enjoy mister - if they were as good as they were at The Roadmender, you're in for a real treat!

They started with an acoustic set - here's my phone footage of Psi Power [url="https://youtu.be/jEL4PYnu6DA"]https://youtu.be/jEL4PYnu6DA[/url]
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I'm sure I'll enjoy it, the only time I didn't enjoy a Hawkwind gig was when I was coming down with pneumonia and didn't know! Missed out on getting tickets for the Stroud gig, so Buxton's a real bonus. Plus the people I'm going to the Roundhouse with are jealous as hell!