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Lemmy

Heavy metal/hard rock icon and founder of NWOBHM legends Motörhead.
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Album Highlights

Fool's Paradise 2006 Fool's Paradise
 
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Damage Case: Lemmy Anthology 2006 Damage Case: Lemmy Anthology
 
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Artists Moods

  • Hostile
  • Menacing
  • Outrageous
  • Rebellious
  • Reckless
  • Sleazy
  • Street-Smart
  • Brash
  • Tough

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Drinking
  • Guys Night Out

Lemmy

Lemmy - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2010s

Born

December 24, 1945 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Died

December 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Heavy Metal

Also Known As

Ian Kilmister
Ian Willis
Lemmy Kilmister

Member Of

Motörhead The Rockin' Vickers Hawkwind
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