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My Take
Lemmy is my benchmark for authenticity in rock and roll. From Burslem to Hawkwind to founding Motörhead, he never once adjusted his volume, his look, or his values to fit the moment—the moment eventually bent to fit him. I love that he was the band's only constant member for four decades; that kind of stubborn ownership of a sound is almost extinct. Born on Christmas Eve, gone just days after turning seventy, he played essentially until the end. To me he proved that a life lived without compromise is its own body of work, louder and more lasting than any award.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lemmy
- Name (Japanese)
- レミー・キルミスター
- Reading
- れみー・きるみすたー
- Born
- December 24, 1945 – December 28, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Burslem, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- rock musician / bass guitarist / singer / record producer / composer
2. Background
- High school
- Madeley High School
- University
- University of Staffordshire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lemmy born?
December 24, 1945 – December 28, 2015.
Where is Lemmy from?
Lemmy is from Burslem, United Kingdom.
What does Lemmy do?
Lemmy works as rock musician, bass guitarist, singer, record producer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.