Hype by calvert, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Songs of tom mahler robert calvert on allmusic 1980 released to accompany one of the best rock novels. Hozac books is proud to present our third art book, im just the drummer the bob bert artist compendium of photography and interviews, establishing his irreplaceable link between the 1970s no wave movement and contemporary noise rock. Hype by calvert, robert and a great selection of related books. Hype, an amphetaminehit of a story hy hawkwind collaborator robert calvert.
More information about this seller contact this seller 2. Hype, originally released in 1982, is probably, along with the brilliant testtube conceived 1986 calvert s most accessible album. Robert is related to aimee lee calvert and gloria ines cordoba as well as 3 additional people. The novel, also titled hype, follows the short career of tom mahler, a rising rock star whose career is marked by one of the most ambitious media hypes of all time. It is derived obviously from stuff i picked up hanging around record companies. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Robert calvert hawkwinds prescient spacerock poet calvert was a unique creative force whose performance, poetry, wit and love of spectacle elevated hawkwind into one of the most. Robert calvert, one of the most intelligent songwriters in the progressiverock field, displayed in both his recorded and published work an informed and compassionate concern for the world around him. Robert calvert paperback march 1, 20 hype and now, for all you speeding street smarties out there, the one youve all been waiting for, the one thatll pierce your laidback ears, decoke your sinuses, cut clean thru the schlockrock, morcrossover, technoflash mind mush. The tracks lord of the hornets and the greenfly and the rose were recorded as demos in preparation for calverts hype album, but they were issued as a single by flicknife records in 1980. They have also lived in longmont, co and frederick, co plus 3 other locations. Calvert, including the history of texas, and cartooning texas. The concept the songs arranged on hype are billed as the songs of tom mahler, the fictional rock star whose story is told by calverts accompanying novel, now long out of print. Robert calvert,michael moorcock in front, lemmy on bass and simon house on drums.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Robert calvert myspace fan page listen and stream free. The concept the songs arranged on hype are billed as the songs of tom mahler, the fictional rock star whose story is told by calvert s accompanying novel, now long out of print. Robert calvert show all songs by robert calvert popular robert calvert albums testtube conceived. Hype, an amphetaminehit of a story by hawkwind collaborator robert calvert. Robert calvert songwriter, singer began to collaborate with hawkwind debuted with a collage of styles explored the future selected discography selected writings sources source for information on calvert, robert. Syd mead dangerous minds paul klee sci fi books tarot decks creative director pop art witch bubbles. If you know anything about robert calvert, youre probably a hawkwind fan, and in that case ill be preaching to the choir. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. More photos great photos michael moorcock stonehenge the godfather my music rock and roll crowd bubbles. Join facebook to connect with robert calvert and others you may know.
Nov 19, 2007 the tracks lord of the hornets and the greenfly and the rose were recorded as demos in preparation for calvert s hype album, but they were issued as a single by flicknife records in 1980. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Hype is a 1981 album by singer robert calvert, the former frontman of british spacerock band hawkwind it is subtitled the songs of tom mahler as a tiein to calvert s only published novel hype, the novel being a fictional account of the rise and death of a rock star. Hawkwinds barney bubblesdecorated gear to the fore in more photos from windsor free festival robert calvert,michael moorcock in front, lemmy on bass and simon house on drums. List of works by robert calvert part iv 1981 84 aural innovations. One hundred years of cartoon art in the lone star state, and more on.
Sep 19, 2011 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Robert calvert 9 march 1945, pretoria, south africa 14 august 1988 was a writer, poet, and performer. He began his career by writing poetry and in 1967 formed a street theatre group street dada nihilismus. Robert calvert in colorado co 7 records found whitepages. Things have changed a lot since this was published in 1981 and the hype perpetrated is very tame by modern standards. Robert calvert, once a member of hawkwind, wrote this satire on the music business along with an album of art rock to accompany it. Hype, originally released in 1982, is probably, along with the brilliant testtube conceived 1986 calverts most accessible album. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Though this record came out of calvert s novel by the same name, it was released first. Robert calvert contributor of reformed means missional. Ladybird first favourite tales 16 picture books collection set. Calvert moved to england when he was two years of age and attended school in london and margate.
Mar 27, 20 hype is sadly the only novel by robert calvert, the ofttime lead singer, lyricist, occassional multiinstrumentalist and performance poet with hawkwind, the definitive british psychedelic band, the seminal spacerock group and in my view the ultimate science fiction rock and roll combo. Hype focuses on the music business but it isnt based on my own experiences as such. The best result we found for your search is robert paul calvert jr. Released to accompany one of the best rock novels of all time, former hawkwind vocalist calverts hype is part concept album, part soundtrack. Julia donaldson story collection 10 books with bag new.
Hype is a 1981 album by singer robert calvert, the former frontman of british spacerock band hawkwind. Radio egypt rehearsals 1987, in vitro breed manchester 1986, the right stuff, middlesborough 1986, centigrade 232, test tube conceived, singles. Hype novel robert calvert 1981 centigrade 232 poetry robert calvert 1977 queens of deleria novel michael. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Although berts immediate work is best known drumming in his wide array of musical projects hes been involved with.
The right stuff 2007 remaster, the aerospaceage inferno 2007 remaster, ejection 2007 remaster, the widow maker 2007. A solo performer and the space rock band hawkwinds resident poet, robert calvert was born in pretoria, south africa in 1945. The right stuff 2007 remaster, the aerospaceage inferno 2007 remaster, ejection 2007 remaster, the widow maker 2007 remaster, franz josef strauss. The band used for this session is a unique combination of former hawkwind members, except for gary cooper who was calverts literary agent at the time. Re set versions of roberts books centigrade 232 and the earth ritual. It is subtitled the songs of tom mahler as a tiein to calverts only published novel hype, the novel being a fictional account of the rise and death of a rock star. He grew up wanting to be a fighter pilot but ended up a writer, an enthusiastic participant in the 1960s london psychedelia subculture. Released to accompany one of the best rock novels of all time, former hawkwind vocalist calverts hype is part concept album, part soundtrack, and wholly the most underrated project calvert was ever involved in. Robert calvert the spirit of the page www site, 11 jun. Robert calvert myspace fan pages profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Whilst always having a fondness for poetry, his initial dream was to become a fighter pilot a dream which would not be realised due to an eardrum defect. He is principally known for his role as lyricist and member of the space rock band hawkwind.
Hype is a music studio album recording by robert calvert psychedelicspace rockprogressive rock released in 1982 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The aphasic child a neurological basis for his education and rehabilitation by alice calvert roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hype focuses on the music business but it isnt based. In calvert, were talking about one of the true visionaries to come out of the chaotic mind expansion of the late sixties, a supple. Hype is sadly the only novel by robert calvert, the ofttime lead singer, lyricist, occassional multiinstrumentalist and performance poet with hawkwind, the definitive british psychedelic band, the seminal spacerock group and in my view the ultimate science fiction rock and roll combo. The next few years would see the publication of his novel hype. Hype novel robert calvert 1981 centigrade 232 poetry robert calvert 1977 queens of deleria novel michael butterworth 1977 preface by michael moorcock. This bloke tom mahler actually did become quite real to me at one point. Though this record came out of calverts novel by the same name, it was released first.
Robert calvert was born 1945 in pretoria, south africa. Robert newton calvert 9 march 1945 14 august 1988 was an english writer, poet, and musician. Jan 01, 2003 the tracks lord of the hornets and the greenfly and the rose were recorded as demos in preparation for calvert s hype album, but they were issued as a single by flicknife records in 1980. It is subtitled the songs of tom mahler as a tiein to. Robert calvert biography robert calvert was born in pretoria, south africa in 1945, and moved with his family to england in 1947. Caped crusader rick wakeman in the 1970s by dan wooding. Robert calvert is best known as the onoff frontman of influential rock group hawkwind. Textbooks authored by robert calvert 25 items advanced search. See more ideas about rock band posters, progressive rock and band posters. The band used for this session is a unique combination of former hawkwind members, except for gary cooper who was calvert s literary agent at the time. Joe banks is currently writing a book on hawkwind and the 1970s. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Robert calvert is an actor, known for coronation street 1960, emmerdale farm 1972 and eastenders 1985. As an infant, he and his family relocated to london, where he grew up to read full biography.