{"title":"The Black Hawks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Hawks are a renowned music group known for their unique blend of rock and blues. With their powerful vocals, electrifying guitar solos, and infectious rhythms, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Formed in [year], the band has released several critically acclaimed albums and performed at numerous sold-out concerts. Their music is often described as raw, authentic, and emotionally charged. The Black Hawks continue to push boundaries and redefine the rock genre with their innovative sound. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, prepare to be blown away by The Black Hawks' undeniable talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince their formation in [year], The Black Hawks have been making waves in the music industry with their captivating performances and soulful lyrics. Comprised of talented musicians [band members' names], this dynamic group has gained a loyal following of fans who appreciate their honest approach to music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each album release, The Black Hawks have consistently delivered powerful tracks that resonate with listeners on a deep level. From heart-wrenching ballads to high-energy anthems, their diverse discography showcases the band's versatility and ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thats-how-it-happened","title":"That’s How It Happened","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoly grail of South African garage rock; an extremely rare oddity, The Black Hawks produced an amazing album on the CBS blue label imprint in 1969. Full of rawkus garage rock, and jangly surf instrumentals this record is the perfect debut for the label. Deluxe vinyl repress based on the original CBS release with all original artwork and Tip On covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selected Works","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50416725328203,"sku":"1156138","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/63b57dfc-62c7-4bb7-990b-a393f033beb3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726708981"},{"product_id":"obviously-5-believers","title":"Obviously 5 Believers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter years of negotiations finally the release of the Hawks album featuring the combined talents of Paul Adams, Simon Colley, Dave Twist, Dave Kusworth, Stephen Duffy. History tells us that every once in a while, a group of people can come together with one dream and do beautiful things with it, burning brightly but too briefly before sputtering out. But just because history throws up acloud of white noise, that dream doesn’t necessarily have to die.We know that Stephen Duffy had been a founder of Duran Duran, one of a number of bands to emerge on Birmingham’s fertile, exciting and often confusing post-punk scene. When TV Eye, the Second City’s Stooges-inspired garage punk band split, Daves Twist (drums) and Kusworth (guitar) and Paul Adams (guitar) approached Duffy (vocals) and Simon Colley (bass) from that first Duran line-up to join their new project. So began Obviously Five Believers, who in turn became The Subterranean Hawks, before settling on The Hawks. Adored by most who saw them, they recorded constantly, spawning one highly collectable single, ‘Words Of Hope’. They lasted from ’79 until Christmas ’81 “falling apart in a myriad of acrimony,” as Duffy wrote in 1984. “Success makes the best excuses and the Subterranean Hawks had none... They proved that it was impossible and implausible to be a rock'n'roll band in the eighties.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpossible, perhaps, in a city that never developed the support networks, the label entrepreneurs, of a Manchester, Liverpool or Sheffield –but The Hawks undoubtably had most of the signifiers already in place for the ‘Scene In Between’ that would emerge later that decade.Years passed with the various members each finding degrees of success: Duffy solo, and with the Lilac Time; Kusworth with Nikki Sudden and numerous other bands, often alongside current Black Bomber Twist. In 2019, when Duffy and Kusworth last met, Duffy, as custodian of The Hawks’ ‘tape archive’, promised that the recordings would one day be released. Sadly this was not soon enough for Kusworth who tragically passed away suddenly in September last year. Duffy has remained as good as his word, however, in bringing these ten songs to release, in honour of his friend. Having languished on cassette for 40 years, they’re now set free, sounding the best they’ve done since the day they were recorded, thanks to the judicious mastering of Grammy-winning engineer John Paterno. Dedicated to Kusworth’s memory, \u003ci\u003eObviously 5 Believers \u003c\/i\u003eis the sound of five nineteen-year-olds from Birmingham setting out to change the world. ‘Twas ever thus.They were the perfect group. They had everything save for a parcel of good luck. If there were any justice the Hawks would be one of the most revered groups on planet earth. But this world is corrupt and the accolades and laurels they deserved never fell their way. They were such a great band. 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