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In Memoriam: Nick Hawkins of Big Audio Dynamite (1965-2005)

Contributed by an Anonymous Source. Posted by aubin on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 4:52 PM (EDT)

Nick Hawkins, former guitarist of Big Audio Dynamite passed away last week from a heart attack. Hawkins gained international attention when he joined the legendary Mick Jones in the band in 1990 and participated in their biggest single and album,"Rush" from the album, The Globe which was released in 1991.

Hawkins left the band in 1997 and had been working on his first solo album in Las Vegas. Nick had hoped to release the record, titled Dusk Till Dawn next year.

Our deepest condolences go out to Nick's family and friends.

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sXenester (October 17, 2005)

1st. That sucks.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

Horrible news...anyone know if he was far enough along in the recording for the album to ever be released?

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beanzie (October 31, 2005)

Nick and his bands (Dynamo Jo & Dusk Till Dawn) made some absolutely awsome music over the last years. Not to mention his involvement with other artists like Jo Beng and Pap Do-Low. Would hope that it gets out in some way 'cause the world needs more music like Nick's...

sXenester (October 17, 2005)

Pretty soon, they'll be doing a reunion tour with the Ramones... ... in the afterlife.

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TheRevisionist (October 17, 2005)

You should look into becoming a comedian

sXenester (October 17, 2005)

You should look into being a heckler. roflcoptorz.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

alright...what the fuck does "roflcoptorz" stand for? guess i'm not as "leet" as you guys...

TheRevisionist (October 17, 2005)

what the hell does that stand for?

sXenester (October 17, 2005)

hell if I know. Just trying to be scene.

TheRevisionist (October 17, 2005)

I can dig it

Marlon (October 17, 2005)

.... It's ROFLMAO mixed with a Helecopter.

AlmostPunkEnough (October 18, 2005)

i prefer LMAOMONADE

LevitateMe (October 18, 2005)

ahahahahah

homie (October 17, 2005)

Sad to hear. Is B.A.D. still working together?

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Someone (October 17, 2005)

No, Mick Jones is in a new band called Carbon-Silicon with Tony James of Generation X (I think)

killernanorobotinfection (October 17, 2005)

Sad news.. RIP

Someone (October 17, 2005)

I love Mick Jones' coke addiction with Kate Moss. -Will

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Someone (October 17, 2005)

Kate Moss is going on with fuckin' Doherty from the Libertines...wish I could party with Mick, Pete, & Kate...

Someone (October 17, 2005)

further proof that drugs will catch up to you

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sXenester (October 17, 2005)

Unless you're Mick Jones.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

who?

Someone (October 17, 2005)

unofficial comment of the day award...

sXenester (October 17, 2005)

No, I think Mike Jones might get busted, he is black and a rapper, after all.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

Not to bust your straight edge bubble, but not all heart attacks are drug related. A relative of mine died from it without touching drugs in his life. But I see what your getting at. yayforapathy

sXenester (October 17, 2005)

No, I was referring to the fact that kate was busted, but mick wasn't. but that too.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

i'm not straight edge. just saying, more often than not, if someone dies from a heart attack at 40, its usually a case of too much drugs or too much fast food

clamum (October 17, 2005)

Holy shit we have a doctor in the house!

Someone (October 17, 2005)

uh...and apparently we have a dumbass too

Someone (October 18, 2005)

Actually i knew him and he did alot of blow.

Someone (October 20, 2005)

diabetes....first a stroke that caused the cardiac arrest....i;ve got the medical records....

clamum (October 31, 2005)

You're clueless

Someone (October 20, 2005)

no drugs...diabetes

Someone (November 10, 2005)

Im his son dante anyone who thinks my dad is drug addict can f**k off because he aint he was a great man r. I. P.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

you cant fuck with the song "i turned out a punk." its a fact homie.

Someone (October 17, 2005)

Was he fat? I bet he was fat.

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Someone (October 18, 2005)

Nick was very thin. He was a lifelong diabetic and that may have contributed to his death.

Xine (October 17, 2005)

RIP, sir.

Someone (October 18, 2005)

this is a bummer, but let's not pretend we care about his solo work. or even pretend that those last few BAD albums were anything but crap. RIP one way or the other nick. i still *love* half of "the globe."

AlmostPunkEnough (October 18, 2005)

not a fan, but that sucks. RIP.

NikoBart (October 18, 2005)

crap. I listend to this The Globe so many times. RIP gentleman. sweet thoughts to family and friends

Someone (October 25, 2005)

mmmmmm' Nick Hawkins was very close to me... and i miss him so much! R.I.P. Nick Will NOT be forgotten im a 12 year old that has a huge abliltie for music because i play guitar and sing. by the way i love Big Audio Dynamite. duhhhh haa// i love nick. he was my uncle that wasnt blood related but still. i miss him -Ashton yo..

Someone (October 26, 2005)

Nick, RIP, genuinely hope that you achieved your full 'creative' ability. I remember you from when you were just nine! The greatest mates with my brother and your brother. Rascals together. Private club, that only you lot understood. You all felt I was far too square to comprehend, but I send my regards to your family, who will be a lot less without you. Take it easy wherever you are and sprinkle some magic down here if you can. And for those of you reading this, remember it is easy to critiscise when the person aint there to answer! Hope you had the best life

cliveinvegas (November 2, 2005)

Lets put the record straight. I have no idea if Nick did drugs in the early days but I wil tell you that he was diabetic. He dies of a stroke, not a heart attack. Docters had told him in his teens that he would not live past his 30's. They were just about right. However, some of you should have learned tthe facts before you pass judgement. Cat, Dante, Mark, Mum and Dad, Matthew and friends etc. the Vegas memorial was trully moving. Clive.

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Someone (November 8, 2005)

Yea,big respect to Nick.If your gonna post your sympathy fine,but please DON'T post stupid, ignorant and rude comments. Bless ya,Nick

Someone (November 10, 2005)

Nah nah from dante

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Someone (November 10, 2005)

my name is nick im Nicks son best mate, and i think its disgusting what you cunts are writing about him using drugs and being fat its not funny you haare fucking with peoples emotions you bunch losers. good day

Someone (November 10, 2005)

Im nicks son and just want to say thanks for all the support messages they are great help but anyone who thinks my dad was a drug addict can p**s off

Someone (November 11, 2005)

Nice one dante - tim

Someone (April 12, 2007)

You cunt who talks about 'knowing' nick 'doing blow' yeah when? You know him? When? You fucking stupid gash cunt, who would have known nick and then slagged him off on this lame sight for his own 'good'? Only a true cunt. I actually did know nick. Was his best friend fir the last 6 years of his life and he never touched it. You don't know shit cept the taste of your own asshole you gay cunt.

Kiwigal (March 18, 2010)

I worked with Nick in London in the 80s.

I'm sad to find that he has died and pass my best wishes on to his family. He was a really great person to work with, a lot of fun and I was really impressed when he achieved his ambition of playing in a band with Mick Jones. I caught up with Nick when BAD II came to New Zealand on tour. It was good to see Nick and to find he hadn't changed at all.

Dante - hey please ignore the stupid comments left on this site. Your Dad was a good guy! Talented too!

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