Motörhead’s Lemmy passes away at age 70
Distorted Sound are devastated to report of the passing of IAN ‘LEMMY’ KILMISTER, frontman and bassist of iconic British heavy metal band MOTÖRHEAD, following a short battle with cancer.
A statement posted on the band’s Facebook page reads as follows:
Reports began emerging via social media in the early hours of Tuesday morning that the 70-year-old singer had died, with journalist Eddie Trunk first to break the news, stating via Twitter:
Sorry to report that I have confirmed Lemmy @myMotorhead has passed away just now at the age of 70. RIP to a true original icon of rock.
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
There will be a release from @myMotorhead management tomorrow if not sooner on Lemmy's passing. They will reveal details they want to then
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
Sadly this news is 100% confirmed and just happened. Let's celebrate a true rock warrior and icon who gave us timeless music! #RIPLemmy
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 29, 2015
Musicians and industry figures from all corners of the rock and metal world soon began to leave their own tributes to the legendary frontman:
@myMotorhead RIP Lemmy. I'm very sad.
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) December 29, 2015
Another rock legend leaves us. Rest in peace Lemmy. https://t.co/amt2e9uAp4
— Skindred (@Skindredmusic) December 29, 2015
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
RIP Lemmy… The true God of heavy metal.
Surreal to think we played a festival with @myMotorhead earlier this year, a dream come true.
— Twitching Tongues (@twtchngtongues) December 29, 2015
RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/qPGEzH38TE
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) 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
There will never be another. RIP to one of the true greats. Thank you for the music and the attitude. pic.twitter.com/xtvGLD3lR9
— Beez (@Beez_says) December 29, 2015
Distorted Sound send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lemmy and MOTÖRHEAD.
