Robert Calvert

Robert Calvert
Background information
Birth nameRobert Newton Calvert
Born(1945-03-09)9 March 1945
Pretoria, South Africa
Died14 August 1988(1988-08-14) (aged 43)
Ramsgate, England
GenresSpace rock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • writer
  • poet
  • musician
Formerly of

Robert Newton Calvert (9 March 1945 – 14 August 1988) was a South African-British writer, poet, and musician. He is principally known for his role as lyricist, performance poet and lead vocalist of the space rock band Hawkwind.