Rock musician Mick Slattery, a member of Hawkwind, passed away at the age of 77. He has a long history of connection with Hawkwind and bands like them. In fact, he had previously performed with Dave Brock in addition to being a founding member of Hawkwind. Keep reading to learn what happened to him and Mick Slattery cause of death.
What happened to Mick Slattery?
The Hawkwind band announced the demise news of Mick Slattery on their official Facebook page and the statement reads the following,
We are sorry to share the sad news that our old friend, and Hawkwind founder member, Mick Slattery passed away peacefully at home yesterday, St Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2023, aged 77, after a short illness. I and Mick played together in a band called Famous Cure in 1967, touring Holland before going on to form Hawkwind in 1969.
I have lots of fond memories from our younger days, playing together in Holland and hanging out in Richmond at the L’Auberge Cafe and Eel Pie Island. In the late 60s, we used to rehearse in my upstairs flat in Putney and also in the basement of Bob Kerr’s music shop in Gwalior Road, playing loud music, much to the annoyance of our neighbors.
Mick Slattery cause of death
Mick Slattery’s friends and family are devastated by his passing. After becoming ill, Mick passed away in his home. He struggled mightily to survive, but on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 77, he was declared dead. Also, it was confirmed that Mick passed away after a short illness.
Who was Mick Slattery?
He has a lengthy connection with Hawkwind and other bands. He attended Merton College in Morden to study guitar construction and maintenance. Mick Slattery, the guitarist and founding member of Hawkwind, was born in Richmond, Surrey, in the United Kingdom.
In fact, he played with Dave Brock before joining Hawkwind. One of the forerunners of the space rock subgenre is the English rock band Hawkwind.
A quick note on Hawkwind rock band
The rock band Hawkwind is one of the pioneering groups of the space rock genre. Rock group Hawkwind has undergone numerous lineup changes since its founding in November 1969 and has experimented musically with a wide spectrum of genres, including progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and hard rock.
They are acknowledged as having had a significant influence on the sound of proto-punk. Their tracks primarily focus on urban and science fiction themes. It has hosted collaborations from a diverse range of musicians, dancers, and authors ever since the band’s foundation.
Famous musicians like Lemmy, Ginger Baker, Robert Calvert, Nik Turner, and Huw Lloyd-Langton are just a few who have worked with Hawkwind over the years.
Despite this, the band’s founder, singer, guitarist, and composer Dave Brock—the sole original band member still active—is the one most closely associated with the group.
Hawkwind went on to have consecutive Top 40 hits with “Urban Guerrilla” and “Shot Down in the Night,” but “Silver Machine” remains the tune for which they are most known.
In 1972, “Silver Machine” was released as a single and went on to become a number-three smash in the UK. Twenty-two of the band’s albums peaked at number one on the UK charts between 1971 and 1993.
Read some Tributes posted on social media:
Brian Tawn wrote,
Very sad to learn that Mick Slattery has passed away. His involvement with Hawkwind and similar bands goes way back. In fact, not only was he a founder member of Hawkwind but had played with Dave brock before that. I’m grateful that I got to meet him and see him onstage with his guitar. He made a lot of friends along the way and he’ll be missed. R.I.P. Mick.
Dave Lighthouse Johnson penned,
RIP Mick Slattery.. Gutted to wake up to the news former Space Ritual and grand curmudgeon had passed away.. RIP fella..
Jollyhawker’s Psychedelic Warriors said,
Sorry to hear of the death of original Hawkwind member Mick Slattery! He was a fantastic guitarist and will be sadly missed! RIP Mick and thank you for the memories!
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