Motörhead was a seminal British rock band formed in 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, known universally as Lemmy. The band is often considered a precursor to, or one of the earliest members of, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal which re-energized heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Motörhead's music is characterized by its fast tempo and aggression, combining elements of heavy
... MoreMotörhead was a seminal British rock band formed in 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, known universally as Lemmy. The band is often considered a precursor to, or one of the earliest members of, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal which re-energized heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Motörhead's music is characterized by its fast tempo and aggression, combining elements of heavy metal, punk rock, and classic rock 'n' roll. Their sound was loud, fast, and direct, with Lemmy's gruff vocal style becoming a defining characteristic.
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