Lemmy Kilmister: 1945 – 2015
One of metal’s most iconic voices and figures is gone.
Lemmy Kilmister, the legendary frontman/bassist for Motörhead, has died. He was 70 years old.
Per Motörhead’s Facebook page, Lemmy had just learned on December 26th that he had an aggressive form of cancer and died in his home “sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family.”
The posted continued, “We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please…play Motörhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD. Have a drink or few. Share stories. Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself. HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.”
Lemmy has battled numerous health issues this past year, which resulted in the cancelation/rescheduling of a number of tour dates.
Considering his influence on many rockers, news of Lemmy’s passing spread fast and led to an overwhelming outpouring of condolences on social media.
Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015
Lemmy, you are one of the primary reasons this band exists. We're forever grateful for all of your inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/WC1csn5F5x
— Metallica (@Metallica) December 29, 2015
Just read the news. Another one of the greats no longer with us. RIP Lemmy pic.twitter.com/gTxFcyXEdU
— Gus G. (Official) (@gusgofficial) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. #legend @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/9bSuAkFHrX
— ΛSHBΛ (@DjASHBA) December 29, 2015
RIP, Lemmy...Thoughts & Prayers for his Family, Friends & Fans...:( pic.twitter.com/KeeoOelQLr
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) December 29, 2015
Sadly this news is 100% confirmed and just happened. Let's celebrate a true rock warrior and icon who gave us timeless music! #RIPLemmy
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
#RIPLemmy
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 29, 2015
One life, lived your way, from the beginning, till the end
See you down the road my friend...
Thank you for the gift of your sound
Damn, RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/6YAUm5HC3F
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/681639473453465600
Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family..
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) December 29, 2015
My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten.
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister ! u will be missed... https://t.co/DUssGYnf18
— Gilby Clarke (@gilbyclarke) December 29, 2015
FUCK!!!!!!! RIP LEMMY Sad that so many of us saw this coming, but never thought it would really happen...we all thought you'd live forever 😢
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) December 29, 2015
It is a sad day. We have lost Lemmy, a legend of legends.
— King Diamond (@kingdiamond) December 29, 2015
With the highest respect, Rest in Peace my friend.
King pic.twitter.com/MGlh5gPU4P
R.I.P Lemmy.. We'll miss you... pic.twitter.com/EQzMd0nOIV
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 29, 2015
Lemmy has passed away. Truly one of a kind. Much more to him than many knew. RIP. @RollingStone @ClassicRockMag pic.twitter.com/d1izWStIii
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 29, 2015
I really don't know what to say except I love you Lem. #RIP @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/I3OL0OgUxs
— Jill Janus (@JillJanus) December 29, 2015
Rest in peace Lemmy
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) December 29, 2015
Hearing from so many about Lem. Rob Halford texted me and said Lem would want beers not tears! Indeed!! Cheers Lemmy! 🍺
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/681648168975532034
https://twitter.com/thirdmanrecords/status/681652648362283008
RIP #Lemmy heaven is Rockin tonight
— Joey Kramer (@joeykramer) December 29, 2015
Very sad to hear of Lemmy's passing. We've lost a true, true legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/vVVckaeZXM
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) December 29, 2015
"You win some, you lose some, It’s all the same to me…..” RIP Lemmy. MOTORHEAD
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/freddurst/status/681650175450861568
Rest In Peace Lemmy. A hell of a man who suffered no fools. U shall be missed brother, and, THANK u 4 the years of unwavering kick ass R&R.
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/KristNovoselic/status/681652957947924482
I love and miss you, my brother! Owe you the world! You were the real deal! @iamlemmy #RIPLEMMY pic.twitter.com/NkhZkPsXNX
— Dee Snider🇺🇸🎤 (@deesnider) December 29, 2015
We just heard the horrible news. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lemmy Kilmister's family, friends, all his... https://t.co/vA3SpIoL5b
— Queensrÿche (@queensryche) December 29, 2015
RIP LEMMY!!! #RNRLegend #YouWillBeMissed ♠️♠️♠️ pic.twitter.com/fw1Y8KwG49
— Monsters Of Rock® (@MonstersOfRock) December 29, 2015
Rest In Paradise Ian Lemmy Kilmister @myMotorhead 🌹
— THE CULT (@officialcult) December 29, 2015
We are sad that our friend, Lemmy Kilmister has passed away. Here’s our chat from February. https://t.co/sAvjMCpxZ1 pic.twitter.com/UjH0KzEPn6
— Sixx Sense (@SixxSense) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/flea333/status/681640482531741696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
My friend died today. We'll all miss you. Your name was Lemmy, and you played Rock n Roll. Rest in Peace, my man.#RIPLemmy
— fuck your checkmark (@CoreyTaylorRock) December 29, 2015
Damn just heard Lemmy passed away. Swig of beer to one bad ass original rocker. Motörhead one of the all time influential bands.
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 29, 2015
A sad day. Thanks for the songs and memories. We lost an original today. RIP Lemmy Kilmister.
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) December 29, 2015
RIP to a true legend .... https://t.co/FaG33e3Qyc
— Godsmack (@godsmack) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/Anthrax/status/681634244716818432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Farewell Lemmy. I love you brother.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 29, 2015
#RIPLemmy A true rocker from beginning to end. We'll all see you there, soon enough. pic.twitter.com/80wflIsTEf
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) December 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/DaveNavarro/status/681631581266685952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
RIP my dear Staffordshire friend Lemmy... A beautiful Soul~ I tried many times to keep up with him at the bar or after hours~back in 80's😷
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. pic.twitter.com/zubPd2N0uM
— Philip H. Anselmo (@philiphanselmo) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. A rebel poet until the end. A true inspiration.
— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) December 29, 2015
Lemmy was a true rock icon, singular in voice and spirit. Metal flags fly at half mast tonight as we salute the incomparable Ace Of Spades.
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 29, 2015
One of the last true outlaws has left the building. #RIPLemmy
— Robert Trujillo (@RobertTrujillo) December 29, 2015
📷 Pep Bonet pic.twitter.com/PgyOez8UZu
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock reporter who never leaves home without her iPod, because to her, there’s something very comforting about carrying around every piece of music she’s ever owned in her life.
