Motörhead

== Info ==
Speed metal band whose name uses a heavy metal umlaut to make themselves look German or Nordic while actually being British. Their original drummer just passed away. They are considered to be the definitive speed metal band. Supported Blue Öyster Cult. Refer to their music as simply "rock and roll". Supported by Saxon. Performed with Blizzard of Ozz, an early incarnation of Ozzy Osbourne's band. Parodied The Beatles film A Hard Day's Night. Pete Gill had previously played for Saxon. Toured with W.A.S.P. Performed at the Whisky A-Go-Go with Metallica accompanying them as The Lemmys, after the Motorhead member. Covered Sex Pistols. Toured with Iron Maiden. Covered Metallica. Toured with Judas Priest. Supported by The Damned. Performed with Anthrax and Exodus. Also performed with Guns N Roses and Metallica. Toured with Black Sabbath and Ramones. Performed with Sepultura. Performed with Testament. Supported Saxon. Phenomenal in their native Britain. Lemmy just died of cancer at age seventy.
== Genres ==
Speed Metal
== Songs ==
Ace of Spades
== Gaming ==
The Koopaling Lemmy, first seen in Super Mario Bros. 3, was named for the late founder of Motorhead.
== Parody ==
In a Strong Bad Email, from the makers of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner, Lemmy from Motorhead is mentioned.Category:Speed Metal
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