Miscellaneous

How did Lemmy Motorhead die?

How did Lemmy Motorhead die?

Congestive heart failure
Lemmy/Cause of death

On 28 December 2015, four days after his 70th birthday, Lemmy died at his Los Angeles apartment from prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure. Motörhead announced his death on their official Facebook page later that day.

Why did worzel leave Motorhead?

Motörhead singer Lemmy encouraged Würzel to add an umlaut to the ‘U’ in his nickname, for heavy metal effect. Although he played on the album Sacrifice, he left Motörhead before the tour. Instead of replacing Würzel, the band reverted to a three-piece line-up.

Is Motorhead still alive?

Deceased (1945–2015)
Lemmy/Living or Deceased

When did Motorhead die?

December 28, 2015
Lemmy/Date of death

Who died in Motorhead?

Lemmy Kilmister
On Dec. 28, 2015, Lemmy Kilmister, the legendary frontman of Motorhead, died following a battle with cancer. His death brought an outpouring of responses from the rock world.

Who was at Lemmy’s funeral?

Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Slash from Guns N’ Roses all spoke at the service. Fans were asked not to attend but a live stream was put on YouTube.

When did Wurzel join Motorhead?

1984
Motorhead legend Wurzel has died aged 61, the band has announced. The guitarist, real name Michael Burston, died at the weekend from a heart attack. Wurzel joined the heavy metal band in 1984 after playing in other bands and serving in the Army.

What happened to Wurzel?

Wurzel, who was with Motorhead for nine albums between 1985-1995, died on July 9 from ventricular fibrillation caused by heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy), at the age of 61.

Who has died from Motörhead?

5 Years After Lemmy’s Death: What Motorhead’s Members Have Done. On Dec. 28, 2015, Lemmy Kilmister, the legendary frontman of Motorhead, died following a battle with cancer. His death brought an outpouring of responses from the rock world.

What is Motörhead slang?

(US, slang) A car enthusiast. noun.

Who started Motörhead?

Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister
Led and epitomized since 1975 by the indefatigable Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister, Motorhead have performed more shows, recorded more albums, and consumed more dangerous chemicals than virtually any rock band in history and, mind you, at any given time there’s usually been just three of them!

What is the Motörhead logo?

Motörhead logo consists of a demonic skull with long horns and vicious teeth. Also known as ‘War-Pig’ or ‘Snaggletooth’ and featuring gothic style lettering, it was designed in 1977 by American graphic artist Joe Petagno who also created album covers for Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Nazareth, and Roy Harper.

Who was the last member of Motorhead?

The band went through several lineup changes, before settling on its final incarnation of Lemmy, guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee in 1995. Motörhead disbanded upon Lemmy’s death on 28 December 2015.

What kind of cancer did Lemmy of Motorhead have?

Ian Fraser Kilmister, widely known as Motorhead vocalist and bassist Lemmy, died of cancer Monday in Los Angeles. He was 70. The band confirmed his death on its official Facebook page, saying, “There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer.

Who was the drummer for Motorhead in 1992?

Much of the rest of the album’s recording was completed by session drummer Tommy Aldridge, most recently departed from Whitesnake. Mikkey Dee took over as Motörhead’s drummer in 1992 and remained with the band until Lemmy’s death in 2015.

Who was replaced by Todd Youth in Motorhead?

During summer 2003, Campbell was substituted at two shows by former Danzig guitarist Todd Youth after his mother had died, before joining him for a third date and performing as a four-piece. In September 2009, former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum filled in for Dee, who took part in the Swedish TV show Kändisdjungeln.