“People don’t become better when they’re dead; you just talk about them as if they are, but it’s not true! People are still a–holes, they’re just dead a–holes! … I didn’t have a really important life, but at least it’s been funny.” These are the words of legendary Lemmy Kilmister. It has been three days since he passed, but the tributes are still coming in. The Motorhead frontman was a true example of how a life lived on your personal terms is indeed a true life.
Scott Ian, guitarist for the thrash metal band Anthrax penned some heartfelt words for Lemmy. He talked about how Lemmy Kilmister’s death will be a loss for the rock music industry that can never be filled.
Lemmy Kilmister: A school of rock music
Ian was nostalgic while talking about the Lemmy’s amazing talent and how inspirational his journey has been. “Motorhead were arguably one of the most important bands in the history of rock music. They were an amazingly hard-working band. They were out there touring every single year. There’s nobody else like that out there. It’s hard to think about a world without Lemmy. It’s been a constant in my life since 1980. It leaves a giant hole that will never be filled,” wrote Scott. Anybody who knows Motorhead will relate to Scott’s words. “Ace of Spades” remains an enduring reminder of the man and his music.
Motorhead was one of the most hard-working bands. They defined rock, and Lemmy Kilmister himself preferred Motorhead to be called a rock band. The band released around 22 studio albums and toured for most of them. Their first album came in 1977, and they managed to release an album every two years after that.
Lemmy was known for his grand lifestyle and strong work ethic. He found out about his terminal cancer two days before his death. The day he died, he planned a press release about the disease but couldn’t make it. Scott still chokes on the news and is finding it difficult to make peace with it.
“It was shocking. My heart just sank into my stomach. It’s just something you never think you’re going to hear, no matter what,” says Scott.
Lemmy lived like a king
He cherishes the legend and adds further, “Even with Lemmy and his lifestyle — and he was 70 years old — there was an air of invincibility about the guy. He truly was a modern-day pirate. As much of a bummer as it is, I’m celebrating his life and the fact that he really did go out on top. He finished a tour two weeks ago playing headline shows at venues in Europe that were some of the biggest shows Motorhead had ever done.”
Lemmy celebrated his 70th birthday just four days before dying. He was diagnosed with terminal brain and neck cancer. He lived life the way he wanted to and ruled the world with music. The rock community is still in a state of shock and is reminiscing about the legacy Lemmy left. One of his closest friends, Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters, got an “Ace of Spades” tattoo on his forearm to pay tribute to the close friend.
Be the first to comment on "Scott Ian: Lemmy Kilmister ‘truly was a modern-day pirate’"