Mick Slattery, one of the founding members of rock band Hawkwind, has died.
The 77-year-old passed away on St Patrick’s Day (March 17) following a short illness. He left the group not long after its formation, but was nevertheless instrumental in creating one of the most fabled space rock acts in British music.
He and singer/guitarist Dave Brock, still a member today, formed the band in 1969, from the remnants of a previous psychedelic outfit called The Famous Cure, along with bass player John Harrison and drummer Terry Ollis. They were joined by saxophonist Nik Turner and synth player Dik Mik Davies.
