Motorhead: In the Studio

Founder, sole constant member, vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and living legend Lemmy Kilmister has given author Jake Brown unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into the writing and recording of the band's 26 albumsMotorhead has always been a band whose reputation for the rock 'n' roll lifestyle precedes them, but along the way they have also accumulated an impressive, Grammy-winning catalog ofclassic songsand for the first time their creation is explored via exclusive interviews in this authorized account of the band in the studio. From unpromising beginnings, voted one of the worst bands in the world and close to giving up, Motorhead proved themselves to be endlessly creative and have gone to enjoy phenomenal success. Well into their fourth decade, theyshowing no sign of slowing down, and they have inspired generations of multiplatinum metal offspring with a sound as instantly recognizable as it is uncompromising. Fans of Motorhead can even live outtheir own hard-rocking fantasies by playing as Lemmy in "Guitar Hero." Together with insight from fellow band members, crew, and producers, here areall the stories behind such classic albums as "Ace of Spades," "Bomber," and "Overkill.""

Author: Jake Brown, Lemmy Kilmister
Publisher: Blake Publishing
Published: 07/29/2010
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.60w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9781844549788
ISBN10: 184454978X
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Heavy Metal
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock
- Music | Reference

About the Author
Jake Brownis the author ofmany books, including authorized In the Studio titles such as "Heart: In the Studio," "Kanye West: In the Studio," and "Rick Rubin: In the Studio." He is also the owner of hard rock label Versailles Records, distributed in the U.S. by Big Daddy Music/MVD Distribution. He lives in Nashville.Lemmy Kilmister is a singer, bass guitarist, andthe founding member of Motorhead."