Lemmy — a.ka. Ian Fraser Kilmister of the band Motörhead is dead age of 70
Lemmy — a.k.a. Ian Fraser Kilmister of the band Motörhead — has died at the age of 70 according to stories. Little else is known concerning the legendary rocker’s death at this time,we've reached out to Motörhead’s reps for confirmation and comment.
The information was first reported by radio personality Eddie Trunk on Twitter:
Information of his death was first reported by radio and TV host Eddie Trunk, who was a longtime pal of Lemmy. A number of others have since confirmed the information, including Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who wrote on Twitter, “Lost certainly one of my greatest mates, Lemmy, immediately. He might be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I'll see you on the opposite facet.”
Lemmy’s outlandish conduct additional fueled his icon standing. He was fired from Hawkwind after being arrested on the Canadian border for drug possession, but his appetite for drugs and alcohol remained a relentless all through most of his profession. He famously claimed he had drunken a bottle of Jack Daniel’s daily since turning 30, and he was additionally taken amphetamines.
We’ll update as we learn more.
