Rather than simply looking at the equipment, visitors can plug in, pick up a bass and experience the gear that helped create Motörhead’s sound.
The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas has announced the opening of the new exhibition dedicated to Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister on Friday, Oct. 2. Motörhead was a legendary force in the rock and heavy metal scene. Led by Kilmister, the British band’s uncompromising sound and attitude earned them a devoted following across generations and around the world.
While Motörhead helped define heavy metal, their roots ran just as deep in punk. Kilmister not only played bass with The Damned, but he also was a fixture in the British punk rock scene. Motörhead’s intensity and speed influenced many of the next generation of punk, including Pennywise, Rancid, Lagwagon and more.
Kilmister used his Rickenbacker bass to create Motörhead’s unmistakable sound through Marshall stacks. The result was a volume and intensity that became renowned; countless fans still describe Motörhead as the loudest band they ever saw, with a sound they didn’t just hear, but felt.
The exhibition will feature personal items from Kilmister’s collection, including photographs and handwritten lyrics. One of the most unique parts of the exhibition will be the opportunity for museum guests to play Kilmister’s bass through the actual stack he used.
Rather than simply looking at the equipment, visitors can plug in, pick up the bass and experience the gear that helped create Motörhead’s sound. It offers a rare opportunity to connect with the band’s history in a direct and personal way. Motörhead albums will be available at Vinyl Threat, the museum’s record store, and Motörhead merchandise will be available in the museum’s gift shop.
To celebrate the opening, Three Star Punk Bar will host an evening with Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records DJ’ing. Guests can raise a glass to Kilmister and celebrate the music and legacy of Motörhead.
The Punk Rock Museum is located at 1422 Western Ave. The museum opened on April 1, 2023. It is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history of the music, the culture and the absurdity of punk rock.
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