Space Ritual is a 1973 live double album recorded in 1972 by UK rock band Hawkwind. It is their fourth album since their debut, Hawkwind, in 1970. It reached number 9 in the UK Albums Chart and briefly dented the Billboard Hot 200, peaking at number 179.
Space Ritual Sundown V. 2 (2002 Remaster)
Hawkwind are an English rock band known as one of the earliest space rock groups. Since their formation in November 1969, Hawkwind have gone through many incarnations and have incorporated many different styles into their music, including hard rock, progressive rock and psychedelic rock. They are regarded as an influential proto-punk band. Their lyrics often cover themes of urban life and science fiction.
Hawkwind in 2017
Dave Brock
Hawkwind playing at the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington Park in 1982
Vera Lynn, Hawkwind, and others at Crystal Palace Bowl, 24 August 1985