Lemmy Interview 1983

[@havanaliedown6746]

A gentleman, a wit, and a scholar. Sadly missed.

[@nrood3821]

will be missed every day i have left on this planet.

[@plisskenationbackfromthede3657]

yet dirty rotten and filthy at the same time. never will be another like him

[@jamesbrannigan706]

never arrogant, always real...

[@ArnaudQuivoron]

Rock'n Roll is the only religion I've found that never let's you down !!!

[@soundscapeecho5156]

That's a true fact man

[@presskopp]

Rock ´n´roll is the opposit of religion..

[@datguy197]

presskopp anything can be a religion

[@presskopp]

Unfortunately, yes. It just bothers me that Lemmy allways said he hated religion but loves RocknRoll. So how can RocknRoll a religion?

[@datguy197]

presskopp religions are abstract concepts..a poke in the direction of understanding reason and finding peace or fulfillment. If music does that to you, you could argue it is your religion

[@denbogus5398]

"Rock and Roll, it's the only religion I've found that never lets you down." Lemmy. Now that's a quote to live by.

[@blahblahoink]

Privileged to meet Lemmy in about 72 (backstage at a Hawkwind gig). Top man. Friendly, kind, gentle, open, honest...I could go on but you know it all anyway.

[@tomhatton3303]

From the first time I see him in 1978 until the day he died, he never changed. Lived and breathed rock 'n' roll. And those loudness wars Motorhead had with AC/DC were incredible. Rattling the bones inside your body and deaf for days after the gigs it was so loud. The kids that climbed the banks of speakers at the sides of the stage must be completely deaf now. Those that are still alive. Great great days! RIP Lemmy, Phil and Fast Eddie.

[@Jaywarde82]

I need to research what your talking about, that sounds amazing. I was born in 82 so I didn't get to see those shows.

[@LondonDada]

Along with Frank Zappa, Lemmy was one of the very rare breed of entirely authentic, rational yet hilarious yet sanity-ridden musicians the rock world has ever known and probably will ever know.

[@НикитаКостылев-ь8к]

And Peter Steele too

[@stevekosak8624]

Totally agree!

[@marksonanything]

2 amazing humans we need today more than ever

[@playinragz8183]

Frank Zappa was a nobody in the world. Lemme was a 10x maybe 100x more known and influential. Nobody plays Zappa on the radio!

[@marksonanything]

@@playinragz8183 Depends. If you live on a different planet he might not be so influencial. But on planet Earth he was pretty well known for believing in free speech, musicial creativity, groundbreaking experimentation in inventing new methods to record, mix and produce music. In fact, Mr Zappa is a man with many talents. If by not being on the radio means he is not well known, then i gotta just remind you that the tv, the radio and other platforms dont like people who REALLY believes in free speech...But everybody who sees the world for what is is knows who is known for doing great things. We just dont need radio to prove otherwise😉 Lemme and Zappa are 2 great figures and we need them today!

[@nrood3821]

we liked him cause he was and is one of us. once he got any fame. he never changed. he was still the same guy he was before motorhead or hawkwind. he didn't acted like he was better than anyone. he was always in his spot at the rainbow drinking a jack & coke playing his games. and always said hello to anyone who just wanted to say hi or thank him for the music. he loved his fans for buying his albums or concert tickets. and had time for us to chat for a bit or whatever. and we will always love him for that.

[@JJONNYREPP]

Lemmy Interview 1983 1951pm 30.5.22 1965!? wow... was it motorhead prior to being out and about on the circuit.... the rocking vicars wanted to be motorhead before it became viable? i like this music. so be it!!!!!!!! let it be etc etcetera......

[@gregfinn3800]

he was such a sweet and kind human being .

[@mattdad8429]

I love how he has a quick-witted answer for literally every question/comment in everything I've ever seen him in. He's always such a great interview.

[@foamrob6577]

Classless? No way. Lemmy had more class in his ring finger than most people think they have in their entire life

[@annatariii8849]

Ain't that the truth. "No Class" was obviously anyone that was not Motorhead, lol

[@lonelystoner8594]

If u have to resort to drugs can u really be held to a certain class 😃

[@foamrob6577]

@@lonelystoner8594 yep

[@gabrieldzwonowski9815]

You wanna have class? Be humble intelligent, and heroin free like Lemmy

[@nitemareman1]

@@gabrieldzwonowski9815 Just do loads of meth like he did and you'll be fine, right? No. Lem was a rare breed. He had an iron constitution.

[@garethsavin4464]

Such a genuine guy. Spoke his mind and didn’t care if you agreed or didn’t. He lived his life his way and never pushed his lifestyle onto anyone. Saw Motörhead many times and they always gave their all. Met Lemmy twice in my youth and was totally in awe! Devastated when he passed and still am all these years later. A one off,there will never be another like him. Thank you Lemmy,you will never be forgotten.

[@paddycampbell576]

First time I actually got to see them "live" was 1983. That was another perfect day 😉

[@nathueil1]

Sweet🤘 Robbo!

[@volpeverde6441]

robbo was a pain in the arse.... tiny little glittery shorts he had on.... I think he was pissed....

[@antoineagagiors4013]

First gig I saw then at the Mayfair in Newcastle. 1998. I could hardly tell the songs apart that's how incredibly loud they played..my ears were ringing all week afterwards...will never forget this experience

[@hmsdefiant]

Brilliant. As someone who saw Motorhead 6 times, I miss him so so much. Totally underestimated and underrated lyrically. Brings me to tears seeing clips like this 😿

[@RNFORLAW]

I saw Motorhead in 1981 open for Ozzy's Blizzard of Oz tour.....LOUDEST fucking band I have ever heard and fast. It was called speed metal at the time and was intense show I will never forget ~

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

Probably will still be called speedmetal, because of the incredible amount of speed consumed. Lemmy always said, it was the drug that agreed with him. Don't get me wrong it's dangerous. I know as well as he did. But even after 15 years and still being young, I had to stop or I wouldn't have been here to write this, in fact it's a miracle I'm alive. Thanks for mentioning the term speedmetal, I had forgotten about it. That's exactly what it was. There's few types of music you can tolerate on the stuff - motörhead is one that is totally agreeable in that state of mind, like it was made for it. 🔥Sorry about responding to an old post (two years)🔥🤛👁🤜

[@franksworld3366]

I saw this tour at the Palladium NYC in 81 I’ve see over a thousand concerts and seeing Motörhead open for Ozzy with Randy was a stand out experience Never Forget!!

[@charlottehanlon8998]

RIP Ian Kilminster aka Lemmy I met him twice I c him in a games room in picadili circus on a pinball machine very early 80s then strangely enough he signed his autograph for me again on a bench at ealing jazz festival mid 90s...real legend so down to earth.... peace to all in these times xxx

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Lemmy was one of those guys that you just wanna hang out with. Normal dude, but very intelligent and articulate. He will be forever missed, but his music will live on.

[@jkorshak]

Glad I got to see Motörhead the times I did. Blistering music. Great shows. Every time it'd be like, holy fuck - there's Lemmy in his element - bigger than life - come out of the shows feeling like I'd gone 15 rounds and won.

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Ditto.

[@catsfor7928]

Can’t say this enough: Lemmy is BEAUTIFUL!! He is special and one of a kind

[@annatariii8849]

Damn, I love this interview. Lemmy tells it straight and how is really is. I have been listening to Motorhead ever since I was a small child. The first time I heard Snaggletooth, it instantly became my favorite song. I am so sad that he is gone now; rock will never be the same, and we will not see his like again anytime soon. Rest In Peace Lemmy! You are loved and missed us all.

[@grahamturner1290]

First saw Motorhead in 1979. I remember the Another Perfect Tour very well. ♠️

[@nigeledwards4683]

Could listen to this man all day long

[@TheTVisions]

Lemmy with a simple mustache, that was a pretty rare sight...

[@friendlessharold330]

Looks fucken baben

[@acjolden]

Geezer Butler's cousin

[@ORGASMATRON1945]

The look of lemmy face when he said it bitch it was 1975 get ur shit right👌🏼🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shaolinwisdom]

No moustache Lemmy ever wore (or occasionally didn't have one) was simple. Every scraggly hair was METAL.

[@peakadventures_]

No it isn't, you clearly don't know lemmy,hawkwind, motörhead as much as you think you do

[@thirdratecontent585]

Interviewer “do you ever feel your age approaching” Lemmy “No though Other people feel my age approaching them” 😂😂😂

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

I was born when a motörhead concert was playing

[@NotoriousBJD]

Lemmy was (and still is) one of my rock and roll heroes. Rock and roll sings the blues without him.

[@keefriff99]

Amazing...1983 and his interviews were STILL on-point and highly intelligent. He had a lot of his stock one-liners even back then.

[@fe5018]

keefriff99 why wouldn't it be so?

[@mukhumor]

Lemmy took acid and slept in a tent like the rest of us. He lived the rock n' roll life, and didn't just act it. Imagine if Lars had to sleep in a tent!

[@pompom7x728]

This man is brilliant. Love him. For me, he is still alive 👻👊🏻🍺🌺🎼♠️🎸🤠

[@michelle88960]

Lovely bloke. RIP Lemmy.

[@leefarrell6036]

And the man lives to 70 doing what he does best 😁 legend isn't the word 👏 he lived his life good and had fun fair play to him

[@Bloomcycle]

I was 17 during this interview and Motorhead was the coolest band 🤘

[@bige5838]

People will be watching this 100 years from now and saying what a badass his music is awsome lemmy lives forever

[@jamessnazell3865]

Funny if you listen the interviewer says at the beginning. 'When you formed Motorhead in 1965.'

[@zztopjhonsson2484]

I was just to post the same 😂

[@JVDABEATS]

I rly wish I could have spent some hours with this man. He seems so chill, open-minded and wise. Also, funny AF

[@Lenak2266]

Coolest ! Sweetest man ! lemmy was just so authentic like no one else🌹 ! Love you lemmy .🌹💖 🌹

[@alexnagy2044]

4:40 "pardon everybody" gentleman RIP Mr. Really real 🙏🏻🕊️

[@willmartins168]

They where motorhead they played rock n roll!

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Don't forget 'em! :)

[@leeadickes7235]

Living up to the bands name right here. Giddy up.

[@joegorman1864]

and 32 yrs later he succumbed to cancer which i think more everyday lem actually knew he had it but just was a true rock 🎸&roll warrior and chose to keep working till he couldn't anymore..Which is what i am going to aspire to.Lem said when you retire "you're nothing" how true..💰? Wtf is that for ? You gotta keep on rockin or else...

[@buddcarcook4655]

Joe Gorman my personal thoughts here are Lemmy started dying when Philthy dieed .He seemed so devastated.

[@simonprodhan1926]

great interview, a gentleman, much missed

[@edmundkockenlocker4672]

Nicky Horne got it wrong when he said Motorhead were formed in 1965. Lemmy formed the band in 1975.

[@Moparguy511]

Met him once before a show at a small club pops in Illinois he couldn't have been a more humble and cool dude.

[@aaronjschaefer]

I worship Lemmy every day...

[@patrickciacco1083]

It's amazing how Motorhead made up of three men can make the mega wall of sound that they did. Many of the most successful band's in rock & metal are comprised of three musicians.

[@ivanbasa6727]

And Speed

[@ontrialuk7963]

Great insight from the 80's cheers for posting

[@denisemacdonald4649]

I was lucky enough to have him as a friend .

[@macadoo2530]

The year of 'Another Perfect Day'. A stone cold classic.

[@tdalb8985]

He was consistent, and honest, didn't put on any airs.

[@philmole1209]

1:14 did that interviewer say that Motorhead was formed in 1965?! He's a little off on that.

[@tano9905]

What a beautiful human.

[@pete2.0.43]

In the end ,its your Family that lets you down. Rock in peace Lemmy

[@volpeverde6441]

first time I saw motörhead was the bomber tour 1979 theatre royal, nottm....then 15 more times - derby assembly.... leicester granby....donnington....hammersmith odeon....stafford....? ....but mostly at rock city....

[@frankcavallo]

"I consider myself as rock and roll which is classless". Love Lemmy.

[@kellymckay1750]

Love this guy.... Been a huge fan since I saw Motorhead open for Blizzard of Oz back in 81.

[@eldiablo3794]

For me personally when the interviewer asked about him turning out the way he did even tho he grew up in the middle class... thats why I always was drawn to Lem and liked him because he is the middle class. He's a hardworking, blue color, tells it like it is type of person and thats how most middle class folks are. Especially growing up in Chicago yea Lemmy dressed the way he did but he would have fit right in here in Chicago and the midwest. I will always love and respect and miss Lemmy.

[@Idol2Idol]

I can see what you mean but when the interviewer said middle class he meant the UK meaning such as the professional class.

[@scottashe984]

This is what legends look like. Just a regular guy that is sure of himself but not full of himself. Tells it like it is but can laugh at himself. I've seen them come and go.

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

He was pretty lighthearted and cheeky, speedy till 70 - slowed down a bit after that but rocked harder. Every album is good. Beginning to end.

[@barbarianblood2316]

No nasty comments to be found here. That’s right, because it’s Lemmy. Respect!🤘🤘🤘

[@chuckselvage3157]

I like how he supports other rock acts like ACDC and ZZTOP two other bands I like he's all class RIP

[@sharpclawsrr6663]

Lemmy always smile in interview momment and photos...world miss you

[@robertotrigueros7050]

Ladies and gentlemen the fucking king of rock and roll! We miss you Ian!

[@ianmaidment6524]

A very intelligent, quickly witted, humorous and decent man, imho 👍👍👍🎸🎵🎶

[@bassfingers]

Lemmy’s first two answers are pure gold. 🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻

[@ozzydoop1473]

What a true icon & legend of rock

[@phillipross8986]

Lemme was a dam good person told it as it is a total legend still listening

[@carpenoctem775]

Lemmy was a great guy. Proof you could be a badass, and not be an asshole.

[@spookygoo]

1:10-1:24 interviewer : when you formed motorhead back in 1965 you said "motorhead would be the dirtiest band in rock & roll... lemmy : we are!? interviewer : ...and if we move next door your lawn will die. lemmy : it has! so cool! so funny! one of the greatest interviewees in music history! x

[@tygertygers]

This is from a short lived music programme called Earsay on Channel 4 in the UK

[@jamesguy1030]

Simply Brilliant ! R.i.P Brother ☠️

[@phahking1194]

Just to sit around with the guy and chat about whatever would have been amazing.

[@andycuthbert2763]

Finally after 4 minutes he finally realised Motörhead n lemmy are a rock n roll band!

[@odfkjdhgovj]

Love how he mentioned AC/DC as being another dirty rocknroll band. AC/DC will always be my no1 but Motorhead a close second.

[@blacksabbath1022]

AC/DC and MotorHead are the loudest and heaviest rock n roll bands of all time. My favorites.

[@annatariii8849]

A True Rock and Roll Godfather, and without the attitude and arrogance most ultra-talented musicians have. And he lived and rocked for another 30+ years. One of a kind here. Too bad Lemmy and Wendy O. Williams never had a child together. They would have created the Musical Antichrist.

[@djleylap2291]

The best 👌

[@DanTheDiggler]

Always funny and dead serious, at the same time. Boots on the ground. Hail the king of rock n roll

[@mattcooper9026]

Absolute Hero. 😉🏴‍☠️👽✌️♠️🤘

[@alexmanenti6684]

in 1965 LEM player with Vickin Rocker....

[@Jeff-lu7wq]

Motorhead was the working mans band...They were fucking amazing though great respect and love for them...Lemmy was the best and there is never gonna be a other..All them past members of Motorhead felt the same that is why they were there with Lemmy..

[@deidjera]

The man The legend Never forgotten

[@edmundkockenlocker4672]

Watching this interview reminds you that Lemmy never changed anything in his life to suit someone else. That's why he remained single until the day he died. He refused to compromise on anything and everything. It's also why Motorhead lasted 40 years until he died. He wouldn't let a bunch of record company executives push him around and tell him to change the band"s sound or image.

[@Jay_90.]

This interview is awesome! Always liked Motörhead’s music. Ace of spades was one of my favourites as a 13 year old in my head banger years. 😆

[@GreasyBelcher]

Lemmy before Motörhead or Hawkwind, was in Sam Gopal. He was the lyricist, guitar player and sang. Their 1 album is pretty good. Very Lemmy lyrics even then.

[@cheallen1626]

Great interview. Lemmy was a good time.

[@leathercoatguy]

Gone but not forgotten. Miss you Lem. \m/_

[@buddcarcook4655]

@1:13 1975 not 65 ! Lemmy is an original. Greatest rock n roller ever.🤟🏻🍻.

[@denisefrontino1101]

...i love that smile 🌼

[@TheWizard-yo8uv]

83 and he was already a legend 👍

[@НикитаКостылев-ь8к]

Now i know where Peter Steele draw his inspiration

[@tommanserable]

That was hands down the best interview I've ever seen with Lem. And actually because of the total lack of understanding of the interviewer as the completely square headed tosspot tries to understand this new thing called heavy metal. It reminded me of meeting my in-laws for the first time. Kids whose parents don't understand metal should watch this for some insight.

[@charlesmiddleton402]

Lemmy rocks,plain and simple.

[@charlesmiddleton402]

Who else thinks Lemmy would have made a great portraral of Hitker.?

[@mjrydsfast]

👍

[@awordon9631]

Lemmy's Dad was born in 1903 and ive never thought of his parents

[@paul.5976]

I love that man👍

[@Io-Io-Io]

😁😁😁😁 Such a great guy and so eloquent! 👍

[@albertlarroca1271]

i still cannot believe he is gone....RIP Lemm.

[@BR-sj5yh]

✠ Rest in Power ✠

[@jasonbeasley2104]

I love listen to that dude talk

[@Bassequalswin]

One man I'd have loved to have met

[@lotus9378]

Guy is very intelligent !

[@2901gagandeep]

Yedu Raghav sahi bat

[@grobbler1]

The guy was totally comfortable in his own skin and would probably speak the same way to a beggar or a king. The real deal.

[@fe5018]

Yedu Raghav on so many levels! Emotionally and socially and intellectually. A remarkably well rounded person.

[@Io-Io-Io]

Was

[@richardayala3748]

1965?"75!