REVIEWS & COMMENTS FOR A WANDERING MINSTREL – AUGUST 2025
A great article in www.psychedelicbabymag.com
REVIEWS & COMMENTS FOR A WANDERING MINSTREL – AUGUST 2025
FROM IAN ABRAHAMS
In the mid-80s there was only one musician I wanted to be - not Hendrix, not Page,
not Clapton - I wanted to be Huw Lloyd-Langton. I saw him any number of times in
South Wales in those years, either as part of Hawkwind or solo with the Lloyd-
Langton group. I never knew him, but he always seemed approachable and likeable
and, well, one of rock music's good guys.
In a different and more just universe, Huw would have been a huge star. But he was
loved and those who knew *knew* just how good he was.
This is a touching memoir, heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure.
Anyone with an interest in Hawkwind or, more generally, in the life of this most
admirable of Wandering Minstrels needs to check it out.
[Philip Gwynne Jones, author of the ‘Venice’ detective series]
Just finished this gem of a book. If I could only describe the story Marion tells in one
word… Delightful!
It’s the story of Huw and Marion’s life together, which of course is the story of a
professional musician, or ‘jobbing’ musician as Marion describes him. Huw fans will
be thrilled to read about the various bands he was in, a good number of which didn’t
last long or release anything. But it’s fascinating to read every detail.
Another word I could describe this story as… heartwarming. Oh, there’s sorrow and
hardship to be sure, and Marion is candid. But the big picture is a positive attitude
toward life, the couple’s love for each other is palpable, and they were blessed with
many good friends over their 44 years together. I got so absorbed I read the book in
two sittings. Recommended…
[Jerry Krantiz, former editor and owner, Aural Innovations]
It’s one of those books that you can’t put down, it’s absolutely fascinating. Brilliantly
written, talking about [Marion and Huw’s] early days, their families and how they met
and the stuff they used to get up to in London… the people that they knew … I would
thoroughly recommend it.
[Harry Bell, ‘The Hawk Hour’, Radio Skye]
Marion Lloyd Langton has poured her heart and soul into this ... reads with the
enthusiasm for a full life lived by both partners. Marion's story is as fascinating as
was Huw's. As a fellow guitar tutor the stories of past students really hit home with
me. Thank you, Marion, for making this available. Thank you, Huw, for all the music
and magical memories.
[Paul Brown, Amazon reviewer]
Great book and a fitting tribute to a great guitarist and person.
[Ron Wright, Amazon reviewer]
Just finished reading excellent book, a lovely geezer Huw was
[Twitter comment]
I started it yesterday and am a quarter of the way through. It's great read.
[BlueSky comment]
Got my copy, up to chapter 14. So much info in there, the bands, the albums more
details than I knew before. It's about Marion and Huws relationship, work and family.
Marion is a remarkable woman after leaving school with no qualifications, has
achieved so much. Thanks, Marion, for such a good read, good luck with it.
[Facebook]
A rattling good read... Really interesting to read about the non-Hawkwind side of
Huw's career.
[Facebook]
What a brilliant and heart touching book. Thank you very much, Marion, for writing
and publishing this wonderful book.
[Facebook]
Finished the book a few days ago ... loved it... It was great to read about all the
bands that Huw played with... Can't deny, there was a page near the end where i
shed a tear... the book is a great tribute to one of the best guitarists I had the
pleasure to watch...many times!
[Twitter/X comment]
This book is a lovely insight into the lives and love shared by Huw and Marion Lloyd
Langton. I found out so many things I had no idea about that made me both laugh
and cry. A really good read, I thoroughly recommend it.
[Clair, Amazon comment]
