The label guy

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

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

Classic Rock writer, former Zigzag editor and Motörhead biographer Kris Needs was also Lemmy’s neighbour in London’s Notting Hill, as he recalls here.

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”.

Motörhead crew stalwart and former housemate Johnnie Allan talks folk heroes, Page Three models and tuna sandwiches.

Former Hawkwind and Motörhead manager Doug Smith was instrumental in the rise of the band, even changing their name from Bastard.