R.I.P. Lemmy...

Not a huge Motorhead fan here, but their influence over the years has been undeniable, it's been announced he passed away after a (very) brief struggle with an "aggressive cancer." His heavy metal growl will be missed for sure.

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/28/motorheads-lemmy-dies-at-70
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  • deadendpdeadendp Posts: 10,434

    Not a huge Motorhead fan here, but their influence over the years has been undeniable, it's been announced he passed away after a (very) brief struggle with an "aggressive cancer." His heavy metal growl will be missed for sure.

    http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/28/motorheads-lemmy-dies-at-70

    I agree. :frowning:
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  • mr bunglemr bungle Posts: 1,345
    Just heard about it. Sad day for rock... 70 is a solid run for a hard living rocker though...RIP
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    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,515
    Very sad news....he helped bridge the gap between punk and metal.
  • RIP Lemmy
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  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,542
    I didn't really get into Motorhead until around '91 (I think 1916 was the only LP of theirs that I actually bought) but I'd heard a lot of their stuff growing up. Lemmy was one of those that you just assumed would live forever. 70 is a hell of an age to reach for his lifestyle though.

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  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Posts: 10,770
    edited December 2015
  • iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Posts: 3,412
    Motörhead was an awesome band and no one played music like that. Lemmy was the man, an original, and another will not be made again.

    We are Motörhead, we play rock and roll. RIP to Lemmy.
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  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,542
    I went into my local music store earlier and they were pumping "Bomber" through the speakers. Almost as entertaining as watching the faces on all of the confused hipsters!
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,055
    Damn. Just read this on my FB feed. Like a punch in the gut. Lemmy was amazing. Hawkwind, Motörhead. A veritable monster who rocked this planet. R.I.P. Mr. Kilmister.
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  • PJ88PJ88 Posts: 1,074
    That stinks. He was one in a million. Loved him in the Foo Fighters "White Limo" video though!
  • reesdogreesdog Posts: 1,981
    Lemmy, a true Rock n' Roll legend, glad I got to see him live with Motothead when they opened for the Foo Fighters in Hyde Park London..
    A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,066
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  • Which movie/show is that from?
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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    I love his work with both Hawkwind and Motorhead. I'm glad I saw him 2x with Motorhead.
    RIP Lemmy…your music will live forever.
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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    edited December 2015
    This is Hawkwind's version of "Lost Johnny" featuring Lemmy.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B25TUJsQhjc
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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
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  • Which movie/show is that from?
    From a movie called Airheads. From the early 90s...it's actually pretty funny.
  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Posts: 10,770

    Which movie/show is that from?
    IMDb: Airheads
    Airheads
    http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0109068/
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,066
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    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • Which movie/show is that from?
    From a movie called Airheads. From the early 90s...it's actually pretty funny.
    Cool, thanks.
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  • Brief struggle with aggressive cancer...probably the worst news for anyone not named Lemmy Kilmister, and the best news for anyone else.
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    'over your shoulder'
    this song just kicks ass

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  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    Here's a classic Motorhead song from 1986 - Orgasmatron

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_wstN5TclI
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  • Another great Motorhead song with a great ending... Devils

    "Angels in my heart tonight"

    http://youtu.be/vJacPJ_0hdI
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,066
    edited January 2016
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,066
    anyone watch the memorial service? pretty cool and interesting stories about him. His son,Triple H, Rob and Lars from Metallica, Rob Halford, Dave Grohl and a whole bunch of others gave speeches.
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • anyone watch the memorial service? pretty cool and interesting stories about him. His son,Triple H, Rob and Lars from Metallica, Rob Halford, Dave Grohl and a whole bunch of others gave speeches.

    Yea that whole thing was like a religious experience... Had chills the entire way
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