December 19th 2024.
After the passing of Motorhead frontman Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister in 2015, his bandmate Phil Campbell has paid a heartfelt tribute to him as his ashes were laid to rest at his favorite London stripclub, Stringfellows. The legendary singer and bassist, who was only 70 when he passed away from cancer and other health issues, was a regular at the club and it was his wish to have his ashes placed there as per his will. And on Wednesday, Phil, who had traveled from his home in Wales, was present to witness this auspicious moment.
"It's a great place to have some of his ashes laid to rest in London at Stringfellows, especially since he loved going there on his nights off," Phil shared with the PA news agency. "Even during rehearsals, he would order cabs to take him there. He'd love it." Phil himself wears a bullet with some of Lemmy's ashes around his neck, a testament to the strong bond they shared.
His ashes have been scattered around the world, in tribute to his wandering spirit, at his favorite festival locations and with his close friends and family. And now, with this latest installment at Stringfellows, Lemmy's memory will live on in a place he loved so much. "We're just honoring Lem, putting him in places where he likes to be, so people can raise a toast to him or have a chat with him," Phil explained. "He was always a good listener."
Phil went on to share how during Lemmy's illness, they never spoke about it, instead focusing on their music and the future. "It was a shock, it happened so suddenly," he admitted. And during the evening's festivities, the Ace of Spades hitmaker explained that this installation was part of the Lemmy Forever! movement, dedicated to honoring his fantastic legacy and the love he received from fans all over the world.
"I don't think Lem would have wanted to be put in a box and just sit there. He loved the road, loved traveling and meeting people from all walks of life," Phil said, paying tribute to his friend's free spirit. And he promised that there will be more fun and celebratory things happening next year, keeping Lemmy's memory alive.
The event was a true homage to the band, with Motorhead rum and beer being served, along with Lemmy's favorite meal, pizza. And the band's drummer Mikkey Dee delivered a heartfelt speech through his son Marcus, further adding to the emotional atmosphere. This just goes to show the widespread impact Lemmy had on the music industry and his devoted fanbase.
Motorhead, formed in 1975 by Lemmy with his former bandmates Larry Wallis and Lucas Fox, has left an indelible mark on the rock scene with hits such as Golden Years, Overkill, and Please Don't Touch. They even won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2005. And as a tribute to Lemmy, his ashes have been scattered at various places, including the Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood, the Rock City venue in Nottingham, and the Bloodstock metal festival in Derbyshire.
The band has also played at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany multiple times, and Lemmy's ashes were scattered there as well. Festival co-organizer Thomas Jensen expressed his honor at having Lemmy return to Wacken, saying that they will create a place of remembrance for him that does justice to his significance in the music industry. And in 2021, Motorhead's tour manager and production assistant got tattoos with Lemmy's ashes mixed into the ink, as a permanent tribute to their dear friend.
Lemmy's legacy will live on through his music and the memories of those who knew and loved him. And as Phil said, "His spirit will always be with us."
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