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11: The House Mate Feb 17, 2021

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Before Lemmy jetted off to live in the warmth of the Sunset Strip in LA and adopt the Rainbow Bar And Grill as his second home, he was a resident of West London where the band lived all under one roof. Longtime friend of Lem and Motörhead, Simon Sessler also spent time as an occupant of their home in Kensal Rise. Here, he shares some tales that don’t break ‘the code’ from his time in ‘Head HQ and his long lasting friendship with the man himself. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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10: The Headgirl Pt.2 Feb 03, 2021

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Girlschool vocalist and bassist, Enid Williams was a founder member of the band back in ’78. They shared management, stages, tour buses and recording studios with Motörhead during the late 70’s and early 80’s and it was their no frills, hard rocking ethos that resonated with the band and its fans. Enid is a wealth of insight into the orbit of Lemmy, Philthy and Fast Eddie during those heady days for the trio. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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9: The Super Fan Jan 20, 2021

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The moment that a young Robert Kiewik first clapped eyes on Motörhead at the Lochem Pop festival in his native Holland in 1980, he was hooked for life. As a devoted Motörfan he has travelled the world to see them live, amassed a record and memorabilia collection of epic proportions and befriended them to boot. Here he shares his experiences of being a fan of the loudest band in the world for four decades. Presented by Howard H Smith

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8: The Graphic Designer Jan 06, 2021

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Designer extraordinaire and TV presenter, Steve ‘Krusher’ Joule was instrumental in contributing to the Motörhead aesthetic over the years. As the graphic layout artworker on all their tour programmes, from their debut through to Another Perfect Day. Here he shares tales of bust ups and rock n’roll excess from the inner Motörhead sanctum. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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7: The Support Band Dec 22, 2020

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NWOBHM quartet, Weapon supported the mighty Motörhead across the length and breadth of the UK on their huge, Ace Up Your Sleeve tour in 1980. Front man Danny Hynes recounts his tales from the road of what it was like to support the most exciting rock band on the planet. From the infamous road crew, the back stage parties and the hedonism of being a touring heavy metal band in the eighties. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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6: The Studio Owner Dec 09, 2020

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The masterpiece that is Ace Of Spades was conceived in the humble surroundings of Jackson Studio in Rickmansworth, just north west of London. Studio owner John Jackson and his daughter Sally Freeman, who also worked in the studio as a runner during the recording sessions, both lift the lid on what went down in the barn turned studio, where this legendary album was recorded. Presented by Howard Smith.

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5: The Headgirl Pt.1 Nov 25, 2020

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The friendship and mutual admiration that Motörhead shared with Girlschool was born out of Lemmy’s total respect for the all-girl band after their stint supporting them in 1979. Guitarist and vocalist Kim McAuliffe recounts what it was like to be on the road, record and play alongside the three amigos during their meteoric rise off the back of Ace Of Spades. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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4: The Journalist Nov 11, 2020

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Kris Needs was in the thick of it during the Overkill, Bomber and Ace Of Spades years of Motörhead as friend and journalist. Writing about them from their inner sanctum, he spent time in pubs, squats and studios with them and has many a tale to tell of their meteoric rise in the late 70’s to early 80’s. Kris contributed his first hand insight into the world of Ace Of Spades by writing the liner notes for the 40th anniversary editions. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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3: The A&R Man Oct 28, 2020

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Back in 1978, Motörhead were on the verge of splitting up. But their manager persuaded Bronze Records, newly recruited A and R man, Howard Thompson to see the band at Dingwalls in Camden. He immediately signed them, even though he declined to previously. Here he tells of that incendiary show and the career defining albums he was a part of. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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2: The Creative Manager Oct 12, 2020

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Befriending Motörhead as a young journalist, Steffan Chirazi became an important member of the creative and merch team and has been working alongside them for nearly four decades. As well as heading up the deluxe, 40th anniversary Ace Of Spades products he’s got a plethora of hilarious, anecdotal stories from his long service with Lemmy and the Motör-team. Presented by Howard H Smith.

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