Motörhead

Motörhead ( /ˈmoʊtərhɛd/) are an English rock band formed in 1975 by bassist, singer and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, known mainly by his stage name Lemmy, who has remained the sole constant member. The band is often considered a precursor to or one of the earliest members of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Usually a power trio, Motörhead had particular success in the earl... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1975

Also known as:

  • Moterhead,
  • Motorhead,
  • Motörhead
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Music

Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1976
  • 1975
  • 1984
  • 1987
  • 1977
  • 1987
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1976
  • 1982
  • 1992
  • 1984
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1995
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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work
  • 2004

Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance Winners

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