Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
Most often classified as heavy metal, Motörhead has been credited with being part of and influencing numerous musical scenes, thrash metal and speed metal especially. Lemmy, however, always insisted that they were a rock and roll band. He said that they had more in common with punk bands, but with their own unique sound, Motörhead is embraced in both punk and metal scenes. Their lyrics typically covered such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse and, most famously, gambling, the latter theme being the focus of their hit song "Ace of Spades".
Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motörhead had disbanded. By 2018, all three members of Motörhead's best-known line-up (Lemmy, Taylor and Clarke) had died.
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Discography
Motörhead (1977)
Overkill (1979)
Bomber (1979)
On Parole (1979)
Ace of Spades (1980)
Iron Fist (1982)
Another Perfect Day (1983)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)
Overnight Sensation (1996)
Snake Bite Love (1998)
We Are Motörhead (2000)
Hammered (2002)
Inferno (2004)
Kiss of Death (2006)
Motörizer (2008)
The Wörld Is Yours (2010)
Aftershock (2013)
Bad Magic (2015)
Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
Motörhead Lyrics
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If you see me walkin' down the line
With my fav'rite honky tonk in mind,
Well, I'll be here around suppertime
With my can of dinner and a bunch of fine.
Beer drinkers and hell raisers, yeah.
The crowd gets loud when the band gets right,
Steel guitar cryin' through the night.
Yeah, try'n to cover up the corner fight
But ev'rything's cool 'cause they's just tight.
Beer drinkers and hell raisers, yeah.
Huh, baby, don't you wanna come with me?
Ah, play it boy.
The joint was jumpin' like a cat on hot tin.
Lord, I thought the floor was gonna give in.
Soundin' a lot like a House Congressional
'Cause we're experimental and professional.
Beer drinkers, hell raisers, yeah.
Well, baby, don't you wanna come with me?
In the lyrics to "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers," it is evident that the songwriter is describing a lively and raucous scene at a honky tonk bar. The singer sets the scene by mentioning walking down the line with a destination in mind, which happens to be their favorite honky tonk. The singer anticipates being at the honky tonk around suppertime, with a can of dinner in hand, which likely refers to a can of beer, and anticipating the company of a bunch of fine individuals. This sets the tone for a night of revelry and camaraderie, with the suggestion that the singer will be surrounded by fellow beer drinkers and individuals who enjoy raising hell.
The repeated chorus of "Beer drinkers and hell raisers, yeah. Uh-huh-huh, baby, don't you wanna come with me?" reinforces the theme of camaraderie and fun-loving mischief that permeates the song. The invitation extended in the chorus suggests a desire for companionship in the singer's quest for a good time, embodying the spirit of bonding over shared experiences and indulging in the pleasures of beer and revelry.
The verses delve into the atmosphere of the honky tonk, painting a vivid picture of the crowd getting loud as the band hits their stride, with the steel guitar adding a poignant soundtrack to the night. Despite a corner fight breaking out, the mood remains upbeat and energetic, with the suggestion that everything is under control and the participants are simply enjoying themselves. The descriptive lyrics capture the essence of a rowdy but unified gathering, where music and joy prevail even in the face of minor disruptions.
The final verse expands on the scene at the honky tonk, likening the lively atmosphere to a cat on hot tin, with the intensity of the music making it seem like the floor might give in. The comparison to a House Congressional session adds a touch of humor and irony, highlighting the unconventional and free-spirited nature of the evening. The reference to being "experimental and professional" speaks to the expertise and confidence of the participants in navigating the wild yet controlled chaos of the night. Overall, "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers" celebrates the joys of friendship, music, and spontaneity in a vibrant honky tonk setting, inviting listeners to join in the revelry and embrace the spirit of camaraderie and mischief.
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Written by: Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, Joe Hill
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Zakaria Khan
If you see me walking down the line
With my favourite honky tonk in mind
Well, I'll be round around suppertime
With my can of bitter and a bunch of fine
Beer drinkers and Hell raisers
Little girl, baby, don't you wanna come with me?
Crowd gets flies when the band gets tight
Steel guitar flying through the night
I'm trying to cover up the corner right
'Cause everything's cool but it's tonight
Beer drinkers and Hell raisers
Little girl, baby, don't you wanna come with me?
See me dancing like a cat on hot tin
I'm never, never gonna give in
I'm counting on this straight to win
Whiskey ain't never been a sin
Beer drinkers, yeah, and Hell raisers
Little girl, baby, don't you wanna come with me?
Nikki Ratbastard
Lemmy has said in interviews that the only band he listened to in the seventies was ZZ Top. Much respect. They are England's answer to that Texas trio.
Dan Scott
Best band outta England. And TEJAS
Greg Crane
Bookends for solid, honest rock n roll.
Steve Mitchell
a trio also
UKE
ZZ Top one of the most underrated band ever
UKE
@Trevor Blair Maybe, in USA its non, but here, in Europe - yes
Trevor Blair
No they're not. Stop using the word underated where it doesn't belong
Dennis Seyfried
They have actually never been underrated. Have the Beatles been underrated? Haw haw haw.
Mike Hall
OhMyGodZilla no joke he can throw down
OhMyGodZilla
Billy Gibbons one of the most underrated guitarist ever...