Lemmy & Motörhead

Overview

Telling all the stories behind heavy metal landmark albums such as Ace of Spades, Bomber, and Overkill, this is an extraordinary account of rock recording history

Motörhead was always a band whose reputation for the rock 'n' roll lifestyle preceded it but along the way it also accumulated a legendary, Grammy-winning back catalog full of classic songs. In this book, re-released to mark Lemmy Kilmister's tragic passing, Motörhead's creativity and musicianship is explored via exclusive interviews to create an authorized account of the band in the studio. Lemmy, who succumbed to an aggressive cancer in December 2015, mere days after his diagnosis, was Motörhead's founder, sole constant member, vocalist, bassist, songwriter and a hard rock folk hero. He gave Jake Brown unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into the writing and recording of the bands huge body of work.

Author Biography

Jake Brown is the author of Heart: In the Studio, Iron Maiden: In the Studio, and Rick Rubin: In the Studio. Lemmy Kilmister (1945-2015) was a musician and singer whose music was one of the foundations of heavy metal.