Lemmy
Sign in to saveIan Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy, was an English musician. He was the founder, lead vocalist, bassist and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member. Kilmister had previously been a member of Hawkwind from 1971 to 1975, before being sacked from that band.
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Lemmy was an English musician best known as the founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Motörhead, which he led as its only continuous member throughout its existence. He is a significant figure in rock music history who shaped the band's sound and identity from its formation until his death in 2015.
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- Born
- 1945-12-24
- Died
- 2015-12-28
- Works
- 5
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Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy Kilmister or simply Lemmy, was an English 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. Lemmy made appearances in film and television, including 1990 science fiction film…
Known for
- Hawkwind: Warrior on the Edge of Time2026
- Michael Monroe -dokumenttielokuva — Self (archive footage)2023
- Motörhead: Louder Than Noise... Live in Berlin — Self2021
- Motorhead: Videobiography2020
- #NoJoke — Self2019
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34 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- 1960–1970: Early years
- 1971–1975: Hawkwind
- 1975–2015: Motörhead
- Personal life
- Illness and death
- Funeral
- Tributes
- Collaborations
- Film and television
- Cameo appearances
- ''Lemmy'' film
- In video games
- Equipment
- Musical style
- Discography
- With the Rockin' Vickers
- With [[Sam Gopal]]
- With Hawkwind
- With Robert Calvert's band
- Side projects and career-spanning groups
- Band collaborations
- Charity collaborations
- Guest appearances
- Film soundtracks, tribute, wrestling and various artists albums
- Videography
- Video tape/laser disc
- DVD
- References
- Citations
- Sources
- Further reading
- External links
Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy, was an English musician. He was the founder, lead vocalist, bassist and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member. Kilmister had previously been a member of Hawkwind from 1971 to 1975, before being sacked from that band.
A foundational force in the genre following the advent of the new wave of British heavy metal, Lemmy was known for his appearance, which included his signature friendly mutton chops, his military-influenced fashion sense and his gravelly rasp of a voice. It was once declared "one of the most recognisable voices in rock". He was also noted for his unique posture when singing, which was once described as "looking up towards a towering microphone tilted down into his weather-beaten face". He was also known for his bass playing style, using his Rickenbacker bass to create an "overpowered, distorted rhythmic rumble". A notable aspect of his bass sound was his guitar-like riffing, often playing power chords using heavily overdriven tube stacks by Marshall.
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