Another legend goes off to meet his former bandmates, as news reaches us that Motörhead guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke has ed away. He had been suffering pneumonia and died yesterday, January 10th 2018. The news was confirmed a short while ago on Motorhead's facebook page: We are devastated to on the news we only … Continue reading RIP “Fast” Eddie Clarke (Motörhead) 1950-2018
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“Motorhead” is a smashing hit written by Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister. He wrote this song when he was the part of the English space band Hawkwind. The song was later recorded by Motörhead and created history. The journey of the song was full of lots of twists and turns - from Motörhead’s rock version to many … Continue reading The Story Behind the Song: Motorhead by Motörhead
Lemmy Kilmister needs no introduction from anyone who has even a ing interest in the world of rock music and heavy metal. There were a lot of factors that distinguished Lemmy from the rest of the pack. He indeed was special. This can be seen from the fact that even after he ed away, his … Continue reading Motorhead – Music Legend Lemmy Kilmister
The legendary Motörhead certainly made their mark on popular culture, lending their name to everything from beers to an online slots game. With Under Cöver - released almost two years after the untimely ing of the icon Lemmy Kilmister in 2015 - they do so once again, presenting their own idiosyncratic take on pop and rock classics. This … Continue reading Review: Motörhead – Under Cöver
After my first listen to Under Cöver, I jokingly referred to it as the best wedding album ever. But like all good jokes, there is an element of truth to this statement. It would be the best, wildest wedding you have ever been to, but it’s a great mix of songs that have one strand … Continue reading Review: Motörhead – Under Cöver
David Bowie is in that exclusive echelon of artists you shouldn't cover. Let the man do his thing and leave it be. However, occasionally, an artist nails it. Take Nirvana's version of "The Man Who Sold the World" for instance. One which often gets the cover treatment is "Heroes" with Peter Gabriel in recent years … Continue reading Classic Covers: Motörhead – Heroes