Robert Calvert co-wrote Hawkwind's hit single "Silver Machine", which reached No. 3 in the UK singles chart. Although Lemmy sings on the single version, this is an overdub of a live recording taken at the Roundhouse in London, with Calvert on vocals.
During periods away from Hawkwind duties, he worked on his solo career; his creative output including albums, stage plays, poetry, and a novel. His first solo album, Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters, was released in 1974.
An anonymous writer describes this show from 1986 as: "Originally released on vinyl, but in very limited quantities, this CD allows us a chance to hear the Captain at his best - banter with the audience, some of his favourite songs and a few oddities as well. The performance isn't the finest ever, but even as Calvert and Krankshaft struggle through 'Catch a Falling Starfighter', you will find yourself reminded of happier times. Thanks Bob, heading for the Gods alone know where."
01 Evil Rock 02 Catch A Falling Starfighter 03 Gremlins 04 The Aerospace Age Inferno 05 Test Tube Conceived 06 Working Down A Diamond Mine 07 All The Machines Are Quiet 08 Work Song 09 Telekinesis 10 Acid Rain 11 Lord Of The Hornets