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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Ambrose

Nik Turner, Hawkwind co-founder and saxophonist, dies aged 82

Nik Turner performing at the Roc Y Castell music festival in Aberystwyth, Wales, in 2009.
Nik Turner performing at the Roc Y Castell music festival in Aberystwyth, Wales, in 2009. Photograph: Keith Morris/Alamy

Nik Turner, the co-founder of the British space-rock band Hawkwind, has died aged 82.

A statement on the saxophonist’s Facebook page said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner – the Mighty Thunder Rider, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening.

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