Per un attimo avevamo pensato veramente che Lemmy potesse essere immortale. Evidentemente, il cancro, non la pensava come noi e ieri notte il leggendario bassista si è spento per sempre.
Solo tre giorni fa, il leader dei MOTÖRHEAD, 70 anni compiuti da poco, aveva appreso la triste verità sulla sua malattia ma fino all’ultimo ha combattuto, dapprima contro un’infezione ai polmoni che lo aveva costretto a cancellare show in America, poi contro il diabete, un ematoma e un defibrillatore impiantatogli nel petto. Contro il parere medico, il re del rock era salito ugualmente sul palco perché come diceva lui: “Non vedo perché ci dovrebbe essere un momento in cui tutti decidono che sei troppo vecchio. Io non sono troppo vecchio e, finché non deciderò di esserlo, non sarò un cazzo di vecchio!”.
I primi ad annunciare la triste notizia sono stati i MOTÖRHEAD, seguiti da Ozzy Osbourne.
Il gruppo ha inoltre creato una pagina Facebook per dare l’addio allo storico frontman, mentre il mondo può vedere Lemmy in azione per l’ultima volta al concerto dei MOTÖRHEAD, tenutosi a Berlino qualche settimana fa per il 40esimo anniversario della band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M123gRMtBBM
“Non ho rimpianti” diceva. “I rimpianti sono senza senso. È troppo tardi per rimpiangere. Lo hai già fatto, non è così? Hai vissuto la tua vita. Non ha senso desiderare di poterla cambiare. (…) La morte è inevitabile, ne diventi più conscio quando hai la mia età. Io non me ne preoccupo. Sono pronto. Quando me ne andrò, me ne andrò facendo ciò che so fare meglio. Se morissi domani, non mi lamenterei. Non è stata male, la mia vita”. Noi vogliamo ricordarlo così.
METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, Krist Novoselic (NIRVANA), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Mike McCready (PEARL JAM), Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH), Robert DeLeo (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER), Taylor Momsen (THE PRETTY RECKLESS), Matt Sorum (GUNS N’ ROSES), Nikki Sixx (MOTLEY CRUE), Billy Duffy (THE CULT) e il famoso fotografo rock Ross Halfin lo hanno salutato via social.
Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) December 29, 2015
Lemmy, you are one of the primary reasons this band exists. We’re forever grateful for all of your inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/WC1csn5F5x
— Metallica (@Metallica) December 29, 2015
Lemmy has passed away. Truly one of a kind. Much more to him than many knew. RIP. @RollingStone @ClassicRockMag pic.twitter.com/d1izWStIii
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 29, 2015
Lemmy. Played shows til death. Badass. Total badass.
— Rob Dukes (@rob_dukes) December 29, 2015
A huge part of Rock n Roll is gone. ” Deaf Forever” RIP Lemmy xxx
— rickywarwick (@rickywarwick) December 29, 2015
? RIP Lemmy ? https://t.co/K1bkUFOj4y
— Dregen (@DregenOfficial) December 29, 2015
Goodbye #Lemmy what else is there to say? Goodbye @officialmotorhead rock n’ roll will be a little less cool… https://t.co/P8uKezgRg1
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) December 29, 2015
My friend died today. We’ll all miss you. Your name was Lemmy, and you played Rock n Roll. Rest in Peace, my man. #RIPLemmy
— MEGA-GEEK MELTDOWN!! (@CoreyTaylorRock) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. Thank you for your rock and roll life.
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) December 29, 2015
I saw Motorhead in Baltimore opening for Ozzy`s first US solo tour. It was the loudest show I had ever been to before or since.
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) December 29, 2015
Unfortunately the ringing in my ears prevented me from hearing much of Randy`s sweet guitar…
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) December 29, 2015
One of the last true outlaws has left the building. #RIPLemmy ? Pep Bonet pic.twitter.com/PgyOez8UZu
— Robert Trujillo (@RobertTrujillo) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. pic.twitter.com/zubPd2N0uM
— Philip H. Anselmo (@philiphanselmo) December 29, 2015
We’ve lost a friend & legend. My heart is broken. RIP Lemmy. Born To Lose, Lived To Win. https://t.co/6KJ4cBCNfH @myMotorhead
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) December 29, 2015
I really don’t know what to say except I love you Lem. #RIP @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/I3OL0OgUxs
— Jill Janus (@JillJanus) December 29, 2015
R.I.P Lemmy.. We’ll miss you… pic.twitter.com/EQzMd0nOIV
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 29, 2015
There’s nothing we could write here that can live up to the mighty life you lived. You are Rock N Roll. Warrior… https://t.co/Rbn22WFL5y
— Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) December 29, 2015
He lived a life of dreams and he went out on top. He was Motörhead and HE PLAYED ROCK & ROLL!!! https://t.co/7wZXgBksq6
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) December 29, 2015
Lemmy…words can’t express how much you meant to Our music and our lives. I’m glad I knew a legend @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/1hHrtMEftP
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) December 29, 2015
FUCK!!!!!!! RIP LEMMY Sad that so many of us saw this coming, but never thought it would really happen…we all thought you’d live forever
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) December 29, 2015
Yes In peace to a legend and icon. Thank you for pioneering and shaping a lot of the music you hear today pic.twitter.com/adxrYKB4Go
— Nonpoint (@nonpoint) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. Everyone will always listen to the music you made.
— Danko Jones (@dankojones) December 29, 2015
Peace and love to Lemmy and family! #RIPLemmy pic.twitter.com/g0fO1rTc9Q
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 29, 2015
Sorry to hear Lemmy Kilmister has passed away. Grateful for the few brief momentsJay and I spent with him. Condolences to friends and family
— Tom Hamilton (@THaerosmith) December 29, 2015
Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family..
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) December 29, 2015
RIP to the one and only Lemmy. It goes without saying but there will never be another like him. A true rock and roll legend.
— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) December 29, 2015
My friend died today. We’ll all miss you. Your name was Lemmy, and you played Rock n Roll. Rest in Peace, my man. #RIPLemmy
— MEGA-GEEK MELTDOWN!! (@CoreyTaylorRock) December 29, 2015
Farewell Lemmy. I love you brother.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 29, 2015
And yet again black December takes another one of my hero’s. People can argue about where metal started but if thi… https://t.co/mZRGy1A2zF
— HELLYEAH (@hellyeahband) December 29, 2015
I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/da7YV08V1W
— ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) December 29, 2015
Rest In Peace Lemmy. A hell of a man who suffered no fools. U shall be missed brother, and, THANK u 4 the years of unwavering kick ass R&R.
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) December 29, 2015
— TheBlackDahliaMurder (@bdmmetal) December 29, 2015
RIP to a true legend …. https://t.co/FaG33e3Qyc
— Godsmack Official (@Godsmack_Music) December 29, 2015
Damn just heard Lemmy passed away. Swig of beer to one bad ass original rocker. Motörhead one of the all time influential bands.
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 29, 2015
“You win some, you lose some, It’s all the same to me…..” RIP Lemmy. MOTORHEAD
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 29, 2015
We’ve all been afraid of this day. But to live a life as full as Lemmys, that’s something to celebrate. Thanks for showing us how to do it.
— PiggyD (@PiggyD) December 29, 2015
The music world’s heart just stopped. There will only be one Lemmy.
— Obituary (@obituarytheband) December 29, 2015
It is a sad day. We have lost Lemmy, a legend of legends. With the highest respect, Rest in Peace my friend. King pic.twitter.com/MGlh5gPU4P
— King Diamond (@RealKingDiamond) December 29, 2015
— Drowning Pool (@DrowningPool) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. A rebel poet until the end. A true inspiration.
— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) December 29, 2015
A sad day. Thanks for the songs and memories. We lost an original today. RIP Lemmy Kilmister.
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) December 29, 2015
#RIPLemmy Terrible news. pic.twitter.com/hvh6EFlLEZ
— Finger Eleven (@Finger_Eleven) December 29, 2015
Lemmy — Motorhead What else can I say?
— Krist Novoselić (@KristNovoselic) December 29, 2015
So very sad to hear about Lemmy RIP
— the holiday spice (@gerardway) December 29, 2015
RIP to one of the kings of Rock and Roll!!! Here’s a photo a friend sent me of LEMMY and me jamming at the Cat a… https://t.co/MIfON3PTVk
— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Mr. K pic.twitter.com/O1bFux8eF6
— Robert DeLeo (@STPRobertDeLeo) December 29, 2015
— Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (@TimRipperOwens) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy! One of the greatest has gone, we will never forget you and your music! https://t.co/WSfxkdZaL5
— Leaves’ Eyes (@Leaves_Eyes) December 29, 2015
GOD BLESS LEMMY – 1945 – 2O15 tBLSt SDMF tLKt pic.twitter.com/UNRAsIrbYP
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) December 29, 2015
The world’s true lord and savior, Lemmy Kilmister has passed away today. Rock and metal are dead. https://t.co/uQm4lpg4yZ
— GWAR (@GWARofficial) December 29, 2015
Rest in Power Lemmy! https://t.co/jHncHzLcYA
— BIOHAZARD (@biohazardDFL) December 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of fellow Bass man Lemmy ..of Motorhead and Hawkwind before that
— Rush (@rushtheband) December 29, 2015
..a true original.. who lived to rock… RIP Lemmy! – Geddy Lee pic.twitter.com/7quxQhogEz
— Rush (@rushtheband) December 29, 2015
Lemmy was a true rock icon, singular in voice and spirit. Metal flags fly at half mast tonight as we salute the incomparable Ace Of Spades.
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 29, 2015
Lemmy, RIP – so sorry you’re gone. I stand with the countless souls who will miss you, and who love you very much. – Bill. @myMotorhead
— Bill Ward (@billwarddrums) December 29, 2015
A toast to a heavy-metal icon!!! R.I.P.Lemmy!!! #lemmy #actofdefiance #chrisbroderick https://t.co/5AQtsug6sq
— Chris Broderick (@Chris_Broderick) December 29, 2015
Thank you for the inspiration and all the great moments Lem! R.I.P. master of Rock N Roll!!! https://t.co/uGcd7ULBQT
— Destruction (@destruction) December 29, 2015
I met #Lemmy in Germany & we talked about the bible. I’ll never forget that. May god Bless Lemmy & the @myMotorhead family & fans worldwide!
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) December 29, 2015
Today, we were caught by surprise with the death of the incomparable Lemmy Kilmister. Dancing On Your Grave was… https://t.co/hAgMmTTYZF
— SEPULTURA (@sepulturacombr) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) December 29, 2015
Remembering moments like this. Truly grateful for the inspiration and motivation this man gave us all. pic.twitter.com/edAFJMMVfd
— BILLY MORRISON (@BillyMorrison) December 29, 2015
Like every Motörhead fan, I always thought Lemmy would live forever, at least his music will. RIP Lemmy @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/DSjlDvn6AU
— Richard Christy (@cwotd) December 29, 2015
I was 16 when I bought this album. Thank you for your friendship and the inspiration. RIP #lemmykilmister #Legend pic.twitter.com/dRjb4yYGfO
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) December 29, 2015
RIP, Lemmy…Thoughts & Prayers for his Family, Friends & Fans…:( pic.twitter.com/KeeoOelQLr
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) December 29, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of Lemmy..a legend. We are so lucky and honored to have had the privilege of… https://t.co/Yg7q5OCbSt
— Black Stone Cherry (@BlkStoneCherry) December 29, 2015
Devastating news. Goodbye, Lemmy. It was my great fortune to have shared the stage with you
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) December 29, 2015
#RIPLemmy there is a Rock n roll Heaven #joeycovingtonRIP pic.twitter.com/IAJlhJyH5Z
— Paul Shortino (@PaulShortino) December 29, 2015
Tonight I’m raising my glass to Lemmy
— Scotti Hill (@ScottiHill) December 29, 2015
So sad about Lemmy. He was perhaps the last living purely authentic rock star that walked the walk & talked the talk.
— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) December 29, 2015
Don’t normally post on deaths (no disrespect) but #RIPLemmy was like a living superhero. This is Ragnarok. Fight on in Valhalla, Lem!
— Monster Magnet (@monstermagnetnj) December 29, 2015
Lemmy: Rest In Peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/2M6VPiBGyE
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) December 29, 2015
Rest In Peace, Lemmy.
— Buckcherry (@Buckcherry) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister . Legends never die! #lemmy #rip #legend https://t.co/EAX2rixXYv
— Kiko Loureiro (@KikoLoureiro) December 29, 2015
The bass I played at Download 2005, signed the following day by Lemmy himself. pic.twitter.com/YGizyx8SNd
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) December 29, 2015
Sad news. Wish it was a hoax. Didn’t know Lemmy well but said hello many times, always a gentleman & a legend. RIP https://t.co/aSqFc6tvXv
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) December 29, 2015
Oh my. Lemmy got let in on the big secret. One of the greatest rockers of all time. Amazingly unique incredible bass player. My hero. Wow.
— Flea (@flea333) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy
— ғred dυrѕт (@freddurst) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister ! u will be missed… https://t.co/DUssGYnf18
— Gilby Clarke (@gilbyclarke) December 29, 2015
RIP #Lemmy . Deepest condolences to all his fans, family, band mates, friends & the entire @myMotorhead @TheMotorBoat camp. A true legend.
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy Kilmster 🙁 https://t.co/GDd6zBElLY
— Bumblefoot (@bumblefoot) December 29, 2015
I always looked at Lemmy as the light that exposed the music business as a crowded room of wannabes. In my… https://t.co/O4FbJ0YdZ9
— Rich Ward (@thedukeofmetal) December 29, 2015
We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Motorhead’s Lemmy, a true metal god. Lemmy will be louder… https://t.co/X8jYgylozD
— Accept (@accepttheband) December 29, 2015
Legends never die. Lemmy, we owe you everything. Rock in Peace. https://t.co/wvw5svQPmx
— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) December 29, 2015
RIP my dear Staffordshire friend Lemmy… A beautiful Soul~ I tried many times to keep up with him at the bar or after hours~back in 80’s?
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) December 29, 2015
My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten.
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 29, 2015
Thank you for everything you gave us, Lemmy.
— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy/@myMotorhead . One of a kind, plenty good times w/the man. Damn.
— STEPHEN PEARCY (@StephenEPearcy) December 29, 2015
RIP Lemmy. #legend @myMotorhead pic.twitter.com/9bSuAkFHrX
— ASHBA (@DjASHBA) December 29, 2015
Once again we lose another of our metal forefathers. Lemmy Kilmistir passed away tonight from a short battle with… https://t.co/JtoKu5v99E
— Oli Herbert (@OliHerbert4Real) December 29, 2015
Just read the news. Another one of the greats no longer with us. RIP Lemmy pic.twitter.com/gTxFcyXEdU
— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) December 29, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy Condolences to his family and friends…. Aside from how much he did for music, he was a nice dude… https://t.co/swoYtPJOCi
— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) December 29, 2015
Rest In Paradise Ian Lemmy Kilmister @myMotorhead ?
— THE CULT (@officialcult) December 29, 2015
@mymotorhead was the first to take us on tour in 86′ lemmy took us under his wing and showed us this R&R life, forever grateful. #RIPlemmy
— Lizzy Borden (@realLizzyborden) December 29, 2015
#RIPLemmy Listen to Ace of Spades by Motörhead on @AppleMusic. https://t.co/MHH5GnzJeB
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) December 29, 2015
You were so kind to me, supportive and encouraging and naturally, brutally honest. Thanks, Lemmy. You are a legend and I’ll miss you!
Posted by Amy Lee on Monday, December 28, 2015
We just heard the horrible news. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lemmy Kilmister’s family, friends, all his Motorhead family and fans. RIP Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead – you will be missed.
Posted by Queensrÿche on Monday, December 28, 2015
This is a true story about Lemmy and my mom told by my best friend…”He sat next to us and he started talking to her…
Posted by Suicide Silence on Monday, December 28, 2015
Very sad to hear of Lemmy’s passing. We’ve lost a true, true legend. RIP
Posted by Geezer Butler on Monday, December 28, 2015
I love you Lemmy; a great human being and a man who changed the face of rock. Motorhead Rules! RIP Lemmy; You will never be forgotten! I love you my big brother. ;-( Lita
Posted by Lita Ford on Monday, December 28, 2015
Lemmy was a great Bass Player, Song Writer and most of all a friend. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He…
Posted by MANOWAR on Monday, December 28, 2015
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of one of our heroes. Rest In Peace Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead
Posted by Voivod on Monday, December 28, 2015
Going from “Happy Birthday, Lemmy” to “Lemmy, Rest in Peace” in the course of a few days is pretty brutal, not to…
Posted by Corrosion Of Conformity on Monday, December 28, 2015
You gave us and the world your absolute hardest, meanest, toughest, pure spirit of Rock’n’Roll. You lived a hundred…
Posted by Airbourne on Monday, December 28, 2015
Lemmy, you are the reason we ALL exist. Motörhead is why thrash metal is here, though you would never take credit. You…
Posted by Gene Hoglan ”Official Page” on Monday, December 28, 2015
I was a fan since day one. Cro-Mags toured the U.S. with Motorhead in the 80’s and played a multitude of shows in…
Posted by John Joseph on Monday, December 28, 2015
R.I.P. Lemmy. What a class act. Anytime I met him he was always complimentary about Poison. He was so secure in what he…
Posted by Rikki Rockett on Monday, December 28, 2015
