Wasted Opportunities

Wasted Opportunities: Tour Tales and Stories From the Road takes readers on a remarkable journey through the life of Dan Hawcroft. For over eight years, Dan experienced the chaotic highs and lows of life on the road, where music, mayhem, and the unpredictable energy of live shows collide. From his childhood upbringing in Kingston upon Hull and involvement in the UK-DIY Punk scene, Dan eventually went on to become personal assistant to the legendary Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as Lemmy from Motörhead. His story is funny, emotional, raw, and utterly captivating. Featuring a foreword by Wes Orshoski, co-director of the acclaimed Lemmy documentary, the book is packed with candid reflections and outrageous tour tales from Dan’s time with Motörhead. An exclusive audio podcast series accompanying the book and hosted by Billy Lunn of UK rock band The Subways provides deeper insights from Dan and special guests featured throughout the chapters. Brilliantly illustrated with unseen photography, original commissioned artwork, concert poster art, and memorabilia from Dan’s time with Motörhead, Capdown, The Subways, Times of Grace, and many more, Wasted Opportunities offers a unique glimpse into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll. This debut publication from Factory Originals, the creative content studio of the award-winning sound and music collective Factory Studios in London, features art direction and print design by ZIP Design.