Date of Birth: December 24, 1945
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: December 28, 2015
Biography
Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as Lemmy, was a renowned English musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, lead vocalist, bassist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead. Born on December 24, 1945, in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Lemmy’s influence in the rock and heavy metal genres is monumental. His career began in the early 1960s, but it was in 1975 when he formed Motörhead that he found his true calling. The band’s fast and aggressive music style, combined with Lemmy’s distinctive gravelly voice and bass playing, became synonymous with the heavy metal genre. Throughout his career, Lemmy remained a larger-than-life figure, known for his rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, his distinctive look complete with mutton chops and military regalia, and his undying dedication to his music. Lemmy and Motörhead released numerous albums, with hits like “Ace of Spades” becoming anthems for rock and metal fans worldwide. His work ethic, combined with his no-nonsense attitude and charisma, solidified his status as a true icon in the music world.
5 Interesting Facts about Lemmy
1. Lemmy was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix before forming Motörhead.
2. He was an avid collector of World War II memorabilia.
3. Lemmy’s iconic bass playing style involved using a Rickenbacker bass with heavy distortion.
4. He was known for his legendary consumption of alcohol and drugs, particularly Jack Daniel’s whiskey and speed.
5. Lemmy had a cameo appearance in the 1994 movie “Airheads”.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lemmy
1. “If you think you are too old to rock ‘n’ roll, then you are.”
2. “Born to lose, live to win.”
3. “We are Motörhead, and we play rock ‘n’ roll.”
4. “In a rock band, you’re the only people who don’t have to grow up, because you work in a band and you work in a gang.”
5. “Death is inevitable, isn’t it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Lemmy’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Lemmy had two children. His first son, Paul Inder, was born in 1967. He later discovered he had another son, Sean, who was adopted by another family.
Relevant Links
1. [Lemmy on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmy
2. [Motörhead Official Site](https://imotorhead.com/
3. [Lemmy’s Biography on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lemmy-mn0000225946/biography
5. [Lemmy on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455947/