August 26

 Nik Turner

August 26, 1940 – November 10, 2022

In November 1969, Nik Turner became a founding member of Hawkwind after starting out as their road manager. He played saxophone and flute to create the space rock sound of the group. He also provided occasional vocals on key tracks. He played on the classic live album Space Ritual in 1973.

The band dismissed him from the lineup in 1976. He then formed a new group called Sphynx in 1978. He started another band called Inner City Unit in 1979. He returned to Hawkwind in 1982 and played with them until 1985. He continued to create new music projects until his death.

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Moe Tucker

August 26, 1947

Maureen Ann "Moe" Tucker became the definitive drummer for The Velvet Underground in late 1965. She stood up while playing a stripped-down drum kit with mallets instead of drumsticks. Her minimalist style defined the rhythm on their classic studio albums from 1967 to 1970. She sang lead vocals on a few tracks, including After Hours in 1969.

She took a temporary break from the group in 1970 during her first pregnancy. She returned for live performances in late 1970 and stayed through late 1971. She then contributed to various independent music projects throughout the late 1970s. She began releasing solo albums in 1981 and participated in full band reunion tours during 1993.

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