R.I.P. Lemmy

[declanramone]

Such sad news. Another legend gone. R.I.P.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7-sbiGlzw

Motörhead have confirmed Lemmy’s death in a Facebook post :
There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at 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.
We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.
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.
Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister
1945 -2015
Born to lose, lived to win.
Please feel free to post your condolences, well wishes and memories on our official tribute page:
https://www.facebook.com/lemmykilmisterforlife

 

[Red Baron]

So long Lemmy a true legend.

 

[Bennyton]

Really nice guy, met him a few times at different Phil Lynott memorial things.

RIP

 

[One]

 

[Bennyton]

You're an awful cunt.

 

[One]

Too soon?

 

[declanramone]

Time to start planning that Lemmy memorial Party ...

"Motorhead ask fans to gather with friends in favourite bars on Saturday
Lemmy’s funeral will be webcast live on Saturday, so that fans all over the world can pay their respects as the Motorhead icon is laid to rest.

The ceremony takes place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood from 3pm to 4.30pm local time (11pm-12.30am UK time). It will be streamed via the band’s YouTube channel.

A 12-hour memorial will already be underway on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, after plans to hold it solely in the Rainbow Bar And Grill had to be changed to accommodate numbers.

Motorhead say: “Wherever you are, please get together and watch the service with fellow Motorheadbangers and friends. Go to your favourite bar or club, make sure they have access to an internet connection, and toast along with us.

“Or, simply invite your pals around and celebrate Lemm’s life at home. Whatever your venue, and however you can, let’s be sure to gather globally on Saturday, January 9, and celebrate the life of our dear friend and irreplaceable icon.”

Fans who would like to send flowers are asked to contact Karen Brando at Flowers By Michael, or make a charitable donation to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund in Lemmy’s name.

Meanwhile, the campaign to place Ace Of Spades at the UK’s No.1 spot on the weekend of the funeral remains in contention, having entered the top 10 midweek listings. Organisers have provided a full list of legitimate download and streaming options, saying: “Please don't just like the page – we're all here to do a job. Buy a download or two. It’s only a quid.”

Meanwhile, a petition calling for a newly discovered heavy metal to be named in honour of the vocalist seems unlikely to happen.

John Wright has set up a online form to have the International Union Of Pure And Applied Chemistry tag the element Lemmium – but the IUPAC’s naming requirements state they can only be named “after a mythological concept, a mineral, a place or country, a property or a scientist.”

 

[Jim Comic]

tonight, bbc4
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012p5vv