Nik Turner

Nik Turner (1940-2022) was a British musician best known as the wild-card saxophonist, flautist, and occasional vocalist for space rock pioneers Hawkwind during their iconic early-'70s era. With his freak-out stage presence and cosmic aesthetic, he helped shape the band's interstellar sound on classics like "Silver Machine" and became synonymous with psychedelic rock's outer limits. After leaving Hawkwind in 1976, he remained a cult figure through projects like Inner City Unit and solo work that doubled down on sci-fi themes, alien mythology, and freeform freakouts. His later years saw a resurgence of activity with space-themed releases like *Space Gypsy* (2013) and *Space Fusion Odyssey* (2020), proving his commitment to intergalactic rock never wavered. The titles listed (including 2023's final mixes) reflect his lifelong fascination with cosmic exploration through sound, right up until his passing at 82.

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Class One Kid
Single - Released April 3, 2024
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  1. April 3, 2024
  2. August 18, 2023
  3. May 30, 2022
  4. February 19, 2020
  5. February 17
  6. March 8, 2019
  7. September 29, 2017
  8. October 16, 2015
  9. September 24, 2013
  10. July 2
  1. May 30, 2022
  2. February 19, 2020
  3. March 8, 2019
  4. September 29, 2017
  5. October 16, 2015
  6. September 24, 2013
  7. June 1, 2010
  8. July 1, 1996
  9. January 24, 1995
  10. July 1, 1994