Lemmy Drops Dead At 70
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Topic: Lemmy Drops Dead At 70
Posted By: Graham Slee
Subject: Lemmy Drops Dead At 70
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 5:39pm
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Lemmy front man of Motorhead and ex-Hawkwind (sang "Silver Machine") dies 3 days after being diagnosed with aggressive cancer on "Boxing Day". Ian Kilmister (real name) was heavily into sex, drugs and rock'n'roll according to the news reports, and was always lighting a (shop-bought) ciggy. Not bad then for reaching 70! ------------- That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
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Posted By: ServerBaboon
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 10:22pm
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I always thought he was preserved in alcohol and hence immortal. ------------- Steve ------------- Various bits of GSP Kit ..well two so far, unless you count the cables that is. |
Posted By: BackinBlack
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 7:06am
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RIP Lemmy and Thankyou for the music. ------------- Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it. |
Posted By: DaveG
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 5:38pm
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Yeah a great shame. I do remember thinking he looked pretty ill at Glasto earlier this year, not quite the seemingly indestructible Lemmy of legend. I was never particularly a fan of Motorhead but I always have had a soft spot for people who live the lifestyle for real and I think he was one such, and imo Ace of Spades is as great a piece of nitro fuelled rock as you'll ever hear. I used to see him hanging out quite regularly at the St Moritz club in Wardour St in the 80's feeding the one armed bandit all night & drinking JD. Seemed a friendly & funny guy as long as people didn't bug him too much, no rock star airs and graces. RIP. ------------- Dave Michell Gorbe + HR PSU -> Cadenza Bronze -> SME V -> Elevator -> Accession -> Proprius -> B&W CM6 s2 | Cusat 50 & Spatia cables -> 
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