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Motörhead

Motörhead

Motörhead is a British rock band that was founded in 1975. Their influence on other musicians is compared to its own large commercial success. The music of Motörhead combines influences from punk, hard assigned Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, and Blues Rock with Heavy Metal.

The use of the vowel "ö" is not common in the English language.   Just like the band name  to the group Blue Öyster Cult. The Motörhead logo with the vowel "ö" is from the graphic artist Joe Petagno who created the cover for the first album of the group. 

Between 1979 and 1982 the band had their most commercially successful period, the albums from this period as Overkill, Bomber (both 1979) and apply Ace of Spades (1980) as seminal for the heavy metal and a classic of the genre. Since the early 2000s Motörhead recorded another increase in popularity. The band's history is marked by numerous changes in the composition, management and record label. So far Motörhead had been under a total of 16 different label. 

Founding Members

Vocals, Bass Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister
Guitar Larry Wallis (until 1976)
Drums Lucas Fox (until 1975)

Current Band Members

Vocals, Bass Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister
Guitar Philip "Wizzo" Campbell (1983)
Drums Mikkey Dee (since 1992)

Important former Members

Drums Phil Taylor
(1976-1984, 1987-1992)
Drums Pete Gill (1984-1987)
Guitar "Fast" Eddie Clarke (1976-1982)
Guitar Brian Robertson (1982-1983)
Guitar Michael "Root" Burston (1983-1995)

 

 

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World Is Yours
World Is Yours  (2010) Bonus DVD

CD
The band releases a hell-raising, rebel-rousing rock‘n‘roll statement known as ‘THE WÖRLD IS YOURS’. Written and performed by Lemmy Kilmister, Philip Campbell and Mikkey Dee in both Los Angeles, CA and Wales, with production once again by Cameron Webb, ‘THE ...
Motorhead: Grind Ya Down
Motorhead: Grind Ya Down  (1988) 
DVD 
This musical release from legendary speed metal band Motorhead captures a live performance recorded in Canada in 1988. Some of the tracks featured in the concert include "Shoot You In The Back", " The Chase Is Better Than The Catch", ...
No Remorse
No Remorse  (1984) Deluxe Edition 
CD    MP3
There have been dozens and dozens of Motörhead compilations released over the decades, but the first one remains definitive, even if it's not perfect. Released in 1984 as a gap-filler -- for Motörhead were regrouping in the wake of the ...
Ace Of Spades
Ace Of Spades  (1980) 
CD   MP3
Feted by bikers, respected by punks, Motorhead exemplified rock's outlaw chic. On Ace Of Spades their speed-metal attack exploded with unparalleled fury. Thrashing guitars and primitive drums underpinned vocalist/bassist Lemmy, whose blooded-throat roar enhances the trio's aggression. Mind-numbingly basic and ...
World Is Yours
World Is Yours  (2010)
Vinyl Record 
EU LP pressing is pressed on silver vinyl! Motorhead, the legendary British Rock band formed in 1975 are this year celebrating their 35th anniversary and the 65th birthday of their iconic founding member Ian `Lemmy' Kilmister by releasing their 20th ...

 

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