The manager

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Former Hawkwind and Motörhead manager Doug Smith was instrumental in the rise of

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Classic Rock Magazine

Dan Hawcroft was Lemmy’s PA, road manager to Motörhead, all-round good mate and “designated driver” in the band’s latter days.

Tim Butcher, who was with Lemmy for more than 30 years, on the loud antics of his much-adored boss.

In 1975, behind the kit was Lucas Fox, who bonded with Lemmy over Monty Python and MC5, speed and Special Brew.

Howard Thompson, who signed Motörhead to Bronze Records, talks early days, Hells Angels and PG Wodehouse.

Nik Moore, Lemmy’s right-hand man for more than 20 years, reflects on a partnership that was never, ever boring.

Quireboys bassist Nigel Mogg, an old Lemmy pal, reflects on the man he sees as “the king of rock stars” who could also be “incredibly normal”.

Dan Hawcroft was Lemmy’s PA, road manager to Motörhead, all-round good mate and “designated driver” in the band’s latter days.

Tim Butcher, who was with Lemmy for more than 30 years, on the loud antics of his much-adored boss.

In 1975, behind the kit was Lucas Fox, who bonded with Lemmy over Monty Python and MC5, speed and Special Brew.

Howard Thompson, who signed Motörhead to Bronze Records, talks early days, Hells Angels and PG Wodehouse.

Nik Moore, Lemmy’s right-hand man for more than 20 years, reflects on a partnership that was never, ever boring.

Quireboys bassist Nigel Mogg, an old Lemmy pal, reflects on the man he sees as “the king of rock stars” who could also be “incredibly normal”.