"Motorhead" was written by Ian Kilmister, Lemmy, while he was the bass player with Hawkwind and was the last song he wrote before his departure from the band. The song was written in the Hyatt Hotel (nicknamed the "Riot House") in West Hollywood, California: "I was on tour with Hawkwind in 1974, we were staying at the Riot House and Roy Wood and Wizzard were also in town. I got this urge to write a song in the middle of the night. I ran downstairs to the Wizzard room, got Roy's Ovation acoustic guitar, then hurried back to mine. I went on to the balcony… read more
"Motorhead" was written by Ian Kilmister, Lemmy, while he was the bass player with Hawkwind and was the last song he wrote before his depar… read more
"Motorhead" was written by Ian Kilmister, Lemmy, while he was the bass player with Hawkwind and was the last song he wrote before his departure from the band. The song was writ… read more
Hawkwind are an English rock band formed in November 1969 and widely associated with the early development of space rock. Over the course of their career they have incorporated elements of hard rock, progressive rock and psychedelic rock, and have also been described as an influential proto-punk group. Their lyrics frequently explore themes of science fiction and urban life. The band has undergone numerous line-up changes since its formation, with a large number of musicians, writers and performers contributing at various stages. Notable former members and collaborators include Nik … read more
Hawkwind are an English rock band formed in November 1969 and widely associated with the early development of space rock. Over the course of their career they have incorporated elements of … read more
Hawkwind are an English rock band formed in November 1969 and widely associated with the early development of space rock. Over the course of their career they have incorporated elements of hard rock, progressive rock and psychedelic ro… read more