Lemmy and "Ace of Spades"

Hit or Split

You've been up, you've been down. The rollercoaster of monetary emotion is unnerving. You've put it all on this hand just to get it over with. The steady hum of chatter and slot machines is almost meditative as you look at your hand. Two fives... What to do? Split this hand and take two chances on winning with a 15 or reach into your pocket and pull out the money, that was going to get you home, to double down and come out ahead? Sitting at the felt table, the smooth texture feels calming on your finger tips as you mill over your options. The other players are getting impatient. Just as you're about to turn your cards up to ask for a second hand, you hear a raspy British voice that feels almost like a quiet, all knowing angel on your shoulder. It instructs you... "double down, mate". Not knowing exactly who or where the voice came from you quiver as you reach into your pocket to double your bet and ask for one more card. Your heart jumps into your throat as the card flies across the table like a B-52 bomber and hits the felt at 126 decibels. To your unbelieving eyes you look down and see nothing other than the ace of spades...

King of Kings

As the dealer slides your mountain of chips across the table, you collect yourself. With a huge grin, you wonder where the expert wisdom came from. You soon realize that the voice wasn't in your head. Quickly, you whirl around to see a man adorned in a World War II era hat who has a woman on each arm. He has thick mutton chops, he's smoking a cigarette and is holding a tumbler of what appears to be whiskey. Rock n Roll embodied. You want to thank him, but you don't know how. "I just wanted to say thank you for telling me to double down... can I get you a drink?" He replies after exhaling a drag of his cigarette, "it was the Ace of Spades that saved ya, mate. Not me. I like a Jack and Coke now and then." "Sure thing!" you exclaim. "Can I get your name?"...

Lemmy

Infinitely famous the world over but made only in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Jack Daniel's delivers the wonderful balance of a spirit mellowed through sugar maple charcoal. Coca-Cola or "Coke" provides the sweet notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Together, they're effervescent like the vibrancy of Rock 'n' Roll. Why not add a little citrus? Enter lemon peel, stage left. Like the exuberance of Lemmy along with the quiet desperation that is the English way, the Jack & Coke is the perfect gambling buddy.

Ingredients:
2 oz Jack Daniels
4 oz Coca-cola
2 dashes bitters
lemon twist

Method:
Order from your favorite cocktail waitress as your having a cig and betting twenty on black.
Make sure to throw your waitress a chip or five.

Everything Louder Than Everything Else
Crunchy, greasy, punky, bluesy, gutsy Rock 'n' Roll... that was Motörhead. It didn't matter if you were a punker, a metal head or a blues guy. Motörhead played something for everyone. The band is often considered a precursor to, or one of the earliest members of, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, which re-energized heavy metal in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Despite this, founding member and frontman, 'Lemmy' always dubbed their music as simply "Rock 'n' Roll". They played LOUD, they played mean, and most of all, they played with heart. With lyrics covering everything from war, good vs evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse and, most famously, gambling, they were the absolute epitome of Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll. Known to produce no less than 126 decibels in their live performances, Motörhead's music not only reached eardrums far and wide, but aspiring musicians as well. They released 23 studio albums, influencing bands including, but not limited to, Metallica, Guns 'n Roses and Foo Fighters.

Born to Lose... Lived to Win
Born Ian Fraser Kilmister, but known to the world as simply 'Lemmy', he was an English musician, singer and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band, Motörhead. He was known for his appearance (including his friendly mutton chops) and his distinctive gravelly voice. When people think of having a drink for Lemmy, Jack Daniel's is the go-to. He was rarely seen without a glass of the Tennessee spirit, and one or more women in tow. Whether you're doubling down at the Black Jack table, playing all 3 lines on the one armed bandit, shooting craps or putting it all on black, gambling also comes to mind wherever Motörhead can be heard. One card in particular, the Ace of Spades was the subject of their biggest hit. Whiskey and Rock 'n' Roll have always gone hand in hand. So we decided to honor Motörhead's 40 year legacy and the kick ass, speed & whiskey addled, lady lovin' life that Lemmy lived, with an ice cold glass of Jack Daniel's. Cheers, Lemmy...

We dedicate this Motörhead influenced blog to the late, great Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. He lived Rock 'n' Roll like nobody could. 40 years wasn't nearly enough music, but we're glad he gave us everything he did. 

This one's for you, Lemmy. 

Cheers, mate!!

We apologize for the hiatus, and we're thrilled to make a strong comeback!! So we suggest that you turn this one up to 11 and rock until the sun comes up. Eat the Rich!

Henry & Jehiah

T'n'T