Acid, nudity and sci-fi nightmares: why Hawkwind were the radicals of 1970s rock
One Direction star takes up plight of roadies left jobless by coronavirus
October 2019
Mötorhead members win inclusion on Rock Hall of Fame nominations list
Outcry from fans and long-serving musicians wins change after US institution includes Birmingham band on 2020 shortlist
November 2016
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Readers recommend playlist: your songs about volunteering
Our reader explores the nominations you put forward and picks a playlist including Fats Domino, Alison Krauss, Motörhead … and Paper Lace
August 2016
Sting's new album tackles the deaths of Prince and Bowie
The singer’s 12th LP, 57th & 9th, ‘gets philosophical’ about the dark side of success, and also addresses climate change sceptics
June 2016
Glastonbury tributes to Bowie, Prince and Lemmy revealed
A 50-piece orchestral performance, a DJ set and giant sculptures in honour of each of them among the plans
Thousands will pay tribute to David Bowie at Isle of Wight festival
Festivalgoers will wear Bowie masks at event on Saturday, and Glastonbury also planning celebrations of his life and work
Glastonbury plans final encore for David Bowie, Prince and Lemmy
Organisers of this year’s festival say hundreds of tributes to the three stars will be staged throughout the event
February 2016
Download festival sets up Lemmy stage in honour of late musician
The annual rock festival will pay respects to the Motörhead frontman with a newly named stage, and another musical tribute is in the works for the Grammys
January 2016
Mötorhead's Lemmy died of prostate cancer, says death certificate
What we learned this week
The week in music: goodbye to Bowie, MIA's Borders video drama and more
Brief letters
Ay up, why the stress on indefinite articles?
Lemmy’s funeral: Motörhead’s frontman is honoured by friends and family – video
Lemmy fans remember Motörhead's 'stage warrior' of rock at Hollywood memorial
What we learned this week
The week in music: Coachella reunions, Laurie Anderson's dog concert and more
Lemmy's posthumous appearance in Finnish milk advert – video
Mötorhead's Lemmy stars in milk ad released weeks after his death
Lemmy's funeral to be live streamed on YouTube
Lemmy gambled and won – but kids, don’t try this at home
Deborah Orr
December 2015
Mikkey Dee: Motörhead is over, of course
‘Lemmy was Motörhead. We won’t be doing any more tours or anything,’ says the late rock star’s bandmate
