LUKE SKYWALKER
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. The character, portrayed by Mark Hamill, is an important figure in the Rebel Alliance’s struggle against the Galactic Empire. He is the twin brother of Rebellion leader Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan, a friend and brother-in-law of smuggler Han Solo, an apprentice to Jedi Masters Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi and Yoda, the son of fallen Jedi Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and Queen of Naboo/Republic Senator Padmé Amidala, and maternal uncle of Kylo Ren / Ben Solo. In 2015, the character was selected by Empire magazine as the 50th greatest movie character of all time. On their list of the 100 Greatest Fictional Characters, Fandomania.com ranked the character at number 14. (More from Wikipedia)
Named for main protagonist Luke Skywalker of the Star Wars saga, the Skywalkers is a Dutch duo that had a limited release on vinyl which I was fortunate to order. One of the bandmembers, Jacco Gardner released his first solo album, Cabinet of Curiosities the month after my post. The band’s farewell single, “Rosa” b/w “Creature of the Night” was released in April 2013. However, their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/FreakbeatIsBack?fref=ts is still active.
(January 2015/2)
