RIP Huw Lloyd Langton of Hawkwind
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Topic: RIP Huw Lloyd Langton of Hawkwind
Posted By: topographicbroadways
Subject: RIP Huw Lloyd Langton of Hawkwind
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 10:14
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There isn't a thread here yet so I figured I'd post one. Passed away earlier this week. There are almost definitely bigger Hawkwind fans here than me who can post their commiserations, so I'll leave it to them. I don't really have much to say about it. I'll just leave my favourite recording of my favourite Hawkwind song, which he played on RIP -------------  
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 10:19
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They are dropping like flies recently. RIP. Great guitarist. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 10:29
Very sad news. He was a good guitarist, and I liked his voice too. RIP..  ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 10:39
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Time for some Levitation........ Will never forget that 79/80 tour with Hugh .Tim and that Ginger Bloke Sad day the Ship looses one its Crew .R.I.P Hugh. ------------- 
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Posted By: otto pankrock
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 11:35
| Just recieved Live Sonic Attack in the mail. Jeeze!!! |
Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 11:37
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Very sad news. Had the conciderable pleasure of seeing him with Hawkwind at least a couple of times in the Eighties.
According to Hawkwind he passed away last night.
RIP ------------- Help me I'm falling! |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 11:48
Well. That's still earlier this week.  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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akamaisondufromage wrote:Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 11:56
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That makes three this week, dang it. Great guitarist. Might have to listen to Levitation now myself. RIP ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: ProgRobUK
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 13:01
| Really sad news. I saw them many times back in the seventies/eighties. A great loss |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 13:48
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He is not on the 2 Hawkwind albums I have but it's certainly a sad news. ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 13:50
Which ones? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 13:57
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^Doremi Fasol Latido Space Ritual ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 14:00
Never felt like exploring further? This is my last question, I know this sin't the thread for this. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Sumdeus
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 14:26
you need Hall Of The Mountain King and Warrior On The Edge Of Time ASAP!!!! also this is sad, rip. I remember Langton had a really funny story in the BBC documentary on Hawkwind. They were playing in one of those inflated room things and the generator broke down so the whole place was slowly collapsing as everyone freaked out inside. he said he felt like he was descending into hell as he walked down to the stage and then the acid got too much and he ended up on his knees praying to god for safety cause he though the was gonna die. later one one of the bandmates told him how they liked his little praying trick and they thought it was really neat and effective and Langton was like "he didn't understand that I reaaally meant, I was really praying there!" hahaha gave me a good chuckle when i watched that part ------------- http://sumdeus.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys |
Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 14:26
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Having said I saw him with Hawkwind live a couple of times in the Eighties. There was one time I didn't see him with Hawkwind in the Eighties! In 1981 I went to see them at Peterborough and it turned out when they came on stage there was no Huw. Apparently, a little before the gig he had got into an argument with some geezer and the said geezer lamped him one. Broke his nose.Just before the gig he had to go into hospital as his nose started bleeding and would n't stop. So no Huw. (Ginger was at the back though so that was interesting) I did catch him next time round though. RIP
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Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 17:33
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One of the Hawklords returns home. Give my regards my regards to the Seven Sisters, brother. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 17:36
 - this can't be happening..........yet another major bummer..........RIP Hugh - Moonglum is with you all the way.......
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 17:42
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RIP ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 17:44
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Awful news....but he'll live on through his work on so many fascinating Hawkwind albums beloved by fans.
The `Live Chronicles' album is one I give a lot of spins when I'm on nightshift, bit of a favourite of mine, as well as the studio album `Chronicle of the Black Sword' it backs with. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 20:49
Just saw this . I understand he had been battling cancer but had a great outlook and sense of humour through it all, still playing his guitar. He was at home with his family by his side.------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: December 07 2012 at 21:12
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RIP legend R.I.P. http://youtu.be/cULwlnEok1c" rel="nofollow - http://youtu.be/cULwlnEok1c ------------- 
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Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: December 08 2012 at 12:56
| Sad news. RIP Huw. |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 08 2012 at 13:41
Bloody hell. Extremely sad news. I have some very fond memories of Huw and this crazy band ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Cesar Inca
Date Posted: December 09 2012 at 18:59
| Thank you Huw - rest in peace |
Posted By: SMSM
Date Posted: December 13 2012 at 19:51
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Here is some more info about this former Hawkwind Guitarist.
He died at his home on 6 December 2012, aged 61 years old, after a two-year fight with cancer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huw_Lloyd-Langton#cite_note-2" rel="nofollow - [2]
DiscographyHawkwind
[ http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Huw_Lloyd-Langton&action=edit§ion=3" rel="nofollow - edit ] Widowmaker
[ http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Huw_Lloyd-Langton&action=edit§ion=4" rel="nofollow - edit ] Lloyd-Langton Group
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Posted By: Luis de Sousa
Date Posted: December 20 2012 at 02:37
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If I'm allowed a bit of blog whoring, here are some highlights of Huw's career:
Enjoy. ------------- http://attheedgeoftime.blogspot.com/search/label/music" rel="nofollow - Music musings | http://www.last.fm/user/Luis_de_Sousa" rel="nofollow - Last.fm profile |
Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: December 20 2012 at 07:48
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We seem to have lost so many of "our" musicians this year. A very sad loss, rest in peace Huw. |