#mikkey dee

[rockandrollsstuff]

Happy 62nd birthday to the Motörhead and Scorpions drummer, Mikkey Dee!

[metalsongoftheday]

Friday, June 26: King Diamond, "The Possession"

R.I.P. Timi Hansen (1958-2019)

Abigail wasn’t that far removed from Fatal Portrait on a musical level, but King Diamond’s second record was where the whole idea behind the band snapped into focus.  Whether one followed the narratives the lyrics and vocals meshed seamlessly with the tech/goth/thrash hybrid that Andy LaRocque, Michael Denner, Timi Hansen and the irrepressible Mikkey Dee cranked out in lockstep, making tracks like “The Possession” work as both a link in the storyline and slamming standalone headbanger.  One might’ve expected the tune to sound more like Mercyful Fate given it was written by Michael Denner and King Diamond, but it was of a piece with the blockier and shreddier sound the group was fully harnessing on Abigail.  At their best the group was both an irresistible force and immovable object, with the musicians charging with a certain inevitability while King’s singular vocals were a special effect but also its own instrument that kept the music and concepts moving. 

[hellofmetal]

From Mikkey's Facebook

We got the news this morning, and it’s so extremely sad, about the sudden passing of my brother and dear friend, Phil Campbell.

​He was the funniest guy I have ever known and the best rock guitar player I have ever played with. His vibe and feel for rock music were outstanding. We wrote 12 studio albums together, and he never stopped surprising me with his extreme talent. Most of all, I will miss hanging out with the nicest guy you could ever meet.

​My family and I send our thoughts to Phil’s family. I truly wish them all the best for the future, and I will be right here if they ever need anything.

​Sleep well, my friend and rock soldier. Say hi to Lemmy, Würzel, Filthy and Eddie. I am sure you’ll be a crazy gang hanging out together again!

​Love, Mikkey

[motordean65]

[bijouxcarys]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀-𝐙 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜

M - Motörhead

♪ Origin: London, England ♪ Genres: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal ♪ Years active: 1975-2015 ♪ Final Lineup: Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister (bass, lead vocals), Phil "Wizzo" Campbell (guitars, backing vocals), Mikkey Dee (drums)

♪ Notable Hits "Overkill" 1979 [x] "Ace of Spades" 1980 [x] "Killed by Death" 1984 [x] "Iron Fist" 1991 [x] "The Game" 2001 [x]

Honourable Mentions for M:

Madness

Manfred Mann

Marillion

The Moody Blues

Mott the Hoople

Mumford and Sons

Muse

[abs0luteb4stard]

W ♠️ T C H I N G

[paidinpain]

[longliverockback]

Motörhead Bad Magic 2015 UDR ——————————————————————— Tracks: 01. Victory or Die 02. Thunder & Lightning 03. Fire Storm Hotel 04. Shoot out All of Your Lights 05. The Devil 06. Electricity 07. Evil Eyes 08. Teach Them How to Bleed 09. Till the End 10. Tell Me Who to Kill 11. Choking on Your Screams 12. When the Sky Comes Looking for You 13. Sympathy for the Devil ———————————————————————

Phil Campbell

Mikkey Dee

Lemmy Kilmister

* Long Live Rock Archive