R.I.P. Motorhead Frontman Lemmy

Legendary rocker, Lemmy Kilmister, singer and bassist of the heavy metal band Motorhead, has passed away. He was 70.

Lemmy died Monday following a brief battle with cancer.

The band’s Facebook page released the following statement: 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. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family.

We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words.
We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please…play Motörhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD.
Have a drink or few.
Share stories.
Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself.
HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.
Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister
1945 -2015
Born to lose, lived to win.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lemmy’s family, friends and fans at this difficult time.