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Motörhead

Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
London, England
Status:
Active
Year of creation:
1975
Genre:
Heavy/Speed Metal
Lyrical themes:
Gambling, Rock 'n' Roll, Drugs, War, Life, Sex
Current label:
EMI Music
Upon forming Motörhead in 1975, bassist and vocalist Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister already had quite a lengthy career behind him - most of it as a guitarist. After short stints in Manchester outfits The Rainmakers (1963-1966) and Motown Sect (1966), he joined The Rocking Vicars on guitars. Releasing two singles and achieving popularity in northern England, they earned the distinction of being the first ...
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Current
Lemmy Kilmister Bass, Vocals (1975-present)
See also: Headcat, ex-Hawkwind, ex-Opal Butterfly, ex-Sam Gopal, ex-The Motow Sect, ex-The Rainmakers, ex-The Rockin' Vickers
Phil Campbell Guitars (1984-present)
See also: ex-Persian Risk
Mikkey Dee Drums (1992-present)
See also: ex-King Diamond, ex-WWIII, ex-Geisha
Past
Lucas Fox Drums (1975)
See also: ex-Warsaw Pakt
Philthy Animal Drums (1975-1984, 1987-1992)
See also: ex-Waysted
Larry Wallis Guitars, Vocals (1975-1976)
See also: ex-Pink Fairies, ex-Shagrat, ex-UFO
Fast Eddie Clarke Guitars (1976-1982)
See also: ex-Fast Eddie Clarke, Fastway
Brian Robertson Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: ex-Thin Lizzy, ex-Wild Horses
Pete Gill Drums (1984-1987)
See also: ex-Saxon, ex-Son of a Bitch, ex-The Glitter Band
Würzel Guitars (1984-1995)
(R.I.P. 2011) See also: ex-Warhead, ex-Würzel
Tommy Aldridge Drums (1992)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, ex-M.A.R.S., ex-Oliver Weers, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Patrick Rondat, ex-Thin Lizzy, ex-Vinnie Moore, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen (live), ex-Black Oak Arkansas, ex-Gary Moore, ex-Manic Eden, ex-Pat Travers Band, ex-Whitesnake
Past (Live)
Matt Sorum Drums (2009)
See also: ex-Hawk, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, ex-Slash's Snakepit, ex-The Cult
Lemmy Kilmister Bass, Vocals (1975-present)
See also: Headcat, ex-Hawkwind, ex-Opal Butterfly, ex-Sam Gopal, ex-The Motow Sect, ex-The Rainmakers, ex-The Rockin' Vickers
Phil Campbell Guitars (1984-present)
See also: ex-Persian Risk
Mikkey Dee Drums (1992-present)
See also: ex-King Diamond, ex-WWIII, ex-Geisha
Lucas Fox Drums (1975)
See also: ex-Warsaw Pakt
Philthy Animal Drums (1975-1984, 1987-1992)
See also: ex-Waysted
Larry Wallis Guitars, Vocals (1975-1976)
See also: ex-Pink Fairies, ex-Shagrat, ex-UFO
Fast Eddie Clarke Guitars (1976-1982)
See also: ex-Fast Eddie Clarke, Fastway
Brian Robertson Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: ex-Thin Lizzy, ex-Wild Horses
Pete Gill Drums (1984-1987)
See also: ex-Saxon, ex-Son of a Bitch, ex-The Glitter Band
Würzel Guitars (1984-1995)
(R.I.P. 2011) See also: ex-Warhead, ex-Würzel
Tommy Aldridge Drums (1992)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, ex-M.A.R.S., ex-Oliver Weers, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Patrick Rondat, ex-Thin Lizzy, ex-Vinnie Moore, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen (live), ex-Black Oak Arkansas, ex-Gary Moore, ex-Manic Eden, ex-Pat Travers Band, ex-Whitesnake
Past
Matt Sorum Drums (2009)
See also: ex-Hawk, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, ex-Slash's Snakepit, ex-The Cult
Added by: nothingman Modified by: Derigin
Added on: 2002-07-18 17:14:49 Last modified on: 2012-05-21 23:41:29
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