Died On This Date (August 14, 1988) Robert Calvert / Hawkwind
themusicsover Robert Calvert
March 9, 1945 – August 14, 1988
Robert Calvert is best remembered as the sometime lead singer of British space rock band, Hawkwind. He sang with the group at various times between 1972 and 1979. Calvert also co-wrote one of their biggest hits, “Silver Machine.” Highly prolific, he also released several solo albums and wrote poetry, stage plays and a novel. Robert Calvert died of a heart attack at the age 43.
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