Nik Turner
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For the similarly named drummer, see Nick Turner.
Nicholas Robert Turner (26 August 1940 – 10 November 2022) was an English musician, best known as a member of space rock pioneers Hawkwind. Turner played saxophone and flute, as well as being a vocalist and composer. While with Hawkwind, Turner was known for his experimental free jazz stylisations and outrageous stage presence, often donning full makeup and Ancient Egypt-inspired costumes.
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Birth name | Nicholas Robert Turner |
Also known as | Thunder Rider |
Born | (1940-08-26)26 August 1940 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
Died | 10 November 2022(2022-11-10) (aged 82) Pembrokeshire, Wales |
Genres | Space rock, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone, flute |
Years active | 1969–2022 |
Labels | Cleopatra,[1] Charisma, Ozit |
Website | nikturner.com |
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