The intelligence of Lemmy Kilmister has never been in doubt, but the great man would be the first to admit that rock’n’roll and rocket science are plainly not the same thing. Some decisions in the life of a professional musician are as simple and intuitive as can be.
By the time Motörhead arrived in the 90s, it was apparent that Phil Campbell was an indispensable part of the band’s sonic tapestry and that Würzel really wasn’t. Increasingly detached from the creative process, Würzel left Motörhead by something approaching mutual consent, making the remaining trio’s decision to continue without bothering to replace him considerably easier. Let’s face it, the ‘classic’ Motörhead line-up was a three-piece, and when your music hinges on simplicity, brutality and unpretentious vigour, a six‑legged sonic attack is more than adequate.
