Ian Fraser ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister (1945-2015), Beloved Frontman of the Heavy Metal Band Motörhead

Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, the beloved bass player and larger than life frontman of the legendary heavy metal band Motörhead, suddenly and sadly passed away on December 28, 2015 from a very aggressive form of cancer that was only recently diagnosed. Lemmy had just turned 70 years old on December 24. Messages of condolence, memories and love for Lemmy can be left on his personal Facebook page.

Close friend Ozzie Osborne posted his sincere condolences on Twitter.

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

Chicken John Rinaldi spoke for a generation of now-heartbroken people.

Best description of how everyone I know feels today: "Our Elvis died today."

— Chicken John Rinaldi (@chickenjohn) December 29, 2015

Motörhead – Ace of Spades

In the early 1970s, Lemmy was a member of the space rock band Hawkwind with whom he sang lead vocals on their 1972 number two hit “Silver Machine“.

Hawkwind – Silver Machine

Rest in peace Lemmy. The world is going to miss your amazing presence.

images via Official Motörhead