“This was a life changing performance for many as Motorhead were beamed into millions of homes in 1980 as they shook the BBC’s foundations with Ace Of Spades!,” shared the band.
The group’s commercial breakthrough and best-selling record reached No. 4 on the UK album charts, while its iconic title track peaked at No. 15 on the UK singles chart following its original release.
“Ace Of Spades” featured the lineup of founder and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke and drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor.
Taylor passed away in 2015 from liver failure at the age of 61; Kilmister died a month later at the age of 70 from prostate cancer, a cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure, and Clarke passed away in 2018 at 67 following a battle with pneumonia.
Motorhead recently launched its 50th anniversary celebrations, which include the release of special limited vinyl editions of their breakthrough albums “Overkill”, “Bomber” and “Ace Of Spades.”
Get "Ace Of Spades" and more Motorhead for your collection here.
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