![]() ![]() He said that they had more in common with punk bands, but with their own unique sound, Motörhead is embraced in both punk and metal scenes. Lemmy, however, always insisted that they were a rock and roll band. Most often classified as heavy metal, Motörhead has been credited with being part of and influencing numerous musical scenes, thrash metal and speed metal especially. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motörhead, most of their best-selling albums and singles feature drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. Motörhead ( / ˈ m oʊ t ər h ɛ d/) were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). ![]()
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