Just Cos’ You Got the Power … Motorhead … Eat the Rich

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16-3-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

16-3-2024 11:45 AM

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Motorhead is known as one of the most influential rock and roll/hard rock/heavy metal groups of all time and have influenced musical artists across many genres. Motorhead is affiliated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era not only known for a new sound of heavy metal, but also for a heavy metal crossover with punk music and attitude. Motorhead were one of the leaders of the New Wave of Heavy Metal genres and lyrically were known to weave a variety of themes, from western movies, critiques of war, religion, politicians and lawmen to name a few. One area where Motorhead did make a contribution was bringing an awareness to class issues. Coming from a working-class background, Motorhead achieved success with their song and album Ace of Spades. However, prior to this release and after this release, the group also has brought an awareness to class issues. This presentation will highlight the group’s contributions in this area.

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Just Cos’ You Got the Power … Motorhead … Eat the Rich

Motorhead is known as one of the most influential rock and roll/hard rock/heavy metal groups of all time and have influenced musical artists across many genres. Motorhead is affiliated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era not only known for a new sound of heavy metal, but also for a heavy metal crossover with punk music and attitude. Motorhead were one of the leaders of the New Wave of Heavy Metal genres and lyrically were known to weave a variety of themes, from western movies, critiques of war, religion, politicians and lawmen to name a few. One area where Motorhead did make a contribution was bringing an awareness to class issues. Coming from a working-class background, Motorhead achieved success with their song and album Ace of Spades. However, prior to this release and after this release, the group also has brought an awareness to class issues. This presentation will highlight the group’s contributions in this area.