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imotorhead .com. Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy Kilmister or simply Lemmy, was a British musician. He was the founder, lead singer, bassist and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member, and a member of Hawkwind from 1971 to 1975.
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Dec 29, 2015 · Lemmy was born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1945. He lived in Anglesey, Wales, as a child and acquired the nickname Lemmy while at school, although he claimed to have had no ...
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Dec 29, 2015 · The iconic rocker passed away in 2015 after a short battle with cancer. He was a co-writer of Ozzy Osbourne's "Mama, I'm Coming Home" and a friend of many metal stars.
- ‘Motorhead’ (1975) Written on the balcony of the infamous "Riot House" hotel in West Hollywood during a 1974 Hawkwind tour, Lemmy's speed-freak anthem gave his next band its name, its mission statement and its sonic template.
- ‘No Class’ (1979) "Shut up! You talk too loud!" intones Lemmy at the top of this tune from 1979's Overkill, and that's about as sweet and gentle as Mr. Kilmister gets over the course of the song's two and a half minutes.
- ‘Damage Case’ (1979) Lemmy, a proud lothario, sounded his most lewd on the Overkill highlight "Damage Case," as he sings some lyrics written by his pal Mick Farren: "I ain't looking to victimize you/All I want to do is tantalize you."
- ‘Stay Clean’ (1979) "Stay Clean" is a declaration of Motörhead's nobler aspirations. While plenty of the band's songs are steeped in the band's admittedly juvenile desire for strong drinks and young girls, this kinetic track off of 1979's Overkill focuses on the integrity behind the outlaw mindset — the dismissal of fear, the understanding of the world's injustice, the trust in one's self over all others.
The official site of the legendary heavy metal band Motörhead, featuring news, music, merchandise, and more. Learn about Lemmy's ashes, Remorse? No!, The Löst Tapes, and other special events and releases.
Dec 29, 2015 · A tribute to Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, who died of cancer in 2015, two weeks after his 70th birthday party in L.A. Read about his health problems, his courageous performances, and his legacy in rock & roll.
