My FIRST time hearing Lemmy & Motörhead!!! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Ace of Spades"!

[@jameshill4914]

Lemmy's voice is literally what a pack of Marlboros and a bottle of jack would sound like. It's perfect

[@tattoodude8946]

Tom Waits falls into that category too.

[@NikkLiberos]

You mean a bottle of jack a day, right?

[@timhutchinson8485]

More like a bottle of jack, a pack of Marlboro and speed.

[@BrianS756]

And sprinkle some meth on top.

[@danooc1]

Lemmys voice is what a Middle finger would sound like after a weekend whiskey bender.

[@ericwagner2997]

This is classic Lemmy - Interviewer: "What do you attribute your longevity in the music business to?" Lemmy: "Not dying" I miss him a lot. He was pure rock and roll.

[@insederec]

Very british response

[@djclabbe88]

There's only one Lemmy, and we all loved him 😎

[@m3bmuadib]

😂

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

I was surprised when he died. Even knowing his lifestyle, it seemed like he would actually live forever. You know?

[@Manu-Official]

Thank you so much, didn't know that. Long live Lemmy \m/

[@serpents666]

I've heard Dave Grohl tell a story about how he first met Lemmy. He was already in Foo Fighters, when he met Lemmy at a club and approached him to tell him he was his hero. The first thing Lemmy said to him was "I'm sorry about what happened to your friend". That's genuine kindness.

[@ferrreira]

Every single story I hear about Lemmy shows that he was a genuinely great guy. I love the one when a school kid calls into the TV show where he was and tells him that he was bullied because he was black and a metal fan and Lemmy tells him to not care and just tell people to fuck off. Lemmy was a legend.

[@browncoat697]

They later made a pretty great song together, Shake Your Blood, with Dave's side project Probot. It's pure Motorhead worship but all the songs on that album are basically in the style of the respective guest vocalist (e.g., the song with Max Cavalera is like Sepultura).

[@joevk6274]

Have you seen Lemmy's funeral? So many people telling stories about him. Hilarious and heartwarming.

[@wungnaothanjajo]

I too saw a video on Dave Grohl interview what he says that when Lemmy visit his house with a cigar n a glass of whisky,instantly when he saw Dave's daughter he put his cigar off on a glass,showing respect to Dave's daughter. Can't get tired of listening his music's,story............

[@BrotherPraetus]

Thanks for that. I needed a good, cathartic cry today.

[@thomaswalker9277]

In his book, Lemmy stated that he positioned the microphone upwards so that he wouldn’t have to see that only 10 people were in the crowd when they first started.

[@j.c1574]

Genius

[@bibsp3556]

That's so sick hahaha

[@tr33hous3]

synergy genius like all clever ppl, lazy is a solution lemmy proved it ^^

[@sardinesforbreakfast609]

He also didn't have the best teeth in the world when he started. so he angled the mic up to hide his black teeth from a front rowa

[@christophermurray1095]

Goes back to when he was in Hawkwind.

[@brobogan5102]

I had a friend who drove about 5 hours to see Motorhead. After the show he found out his car wouldn't start and was stranded in the parking lot. While sitting there he saw Lemmy come out heading to the tour bus. Talked to him for a sec and told him his situation. Lemmy took it all in and then reached into his pocket and gave him a ham and cheese sandwich and then got on the tour bus. God bless Lemmy.

[@smurfsrule9680]

Is a ham and cheese sandwich from lemmys pocket a safe thing to consume? I saw Motorhead at the Friars Aylesbury gig in 1979 that can be found on Utube which is worth a listen. Not a bad recording for a live concert at the time. kzbin.info?search_query=motorhead+aylesbury+friars+1979+

[@johnzerlel]

A few mates of mine met him and said he was so cool and down to earth, sat and drank with them all night after a gig. I've read so many other stories over the years similar to yours. Lemmy was a saint.

[@Enter-a-name55]

​@@smurfsrule9680 I just gave Damage Case a listen from that concert. Man, it's spot on. Very impressed.

[@strideraragorn7456]

That's one of the best stories I've ever heard.

[@1ZosoLZ]

Lmao

[@pepelemoko2820]

When Lemmy came on stage, he introduced the band with one short sentence everytime. "We are Motorhead and we play rock an roll".

[@jeremiahscarlett1784]

He said this towards the end of the shows as well. Introduced the band, said don't forget us. We are Motörhead, and we play rock n fuckin roll! Then Mikkey would fire off into Overkill, the entire place just electric overloaded eruption, ending a great show

[@matthewheffernan3877]

" we only know 4 cords but we mix em up good" or something similar

[@Zionsol777]

yea, Imiss Lemmy and Motorhead a lot....

[@PaganPope]

Soundman Louder

[@Daren-n2l]

short n sweet, top band

[@christophercrowe9838]

I remember Lemmy doing a gig in my hometown when he was almost knocked out by the flu but he put on a killer show then at the end apologised to everybody for "not being at our best" and did another date at the end of the tour where everybody with tickets for the original show was invited back to " see us at our best" the man was a hero and was an awful loss :(

[@drumjoedrum]

That’s just legendary. Nobody but Lemmy would have done that. (At least that I can think of off the top of my head right at this very moment, don’t attack me in the comments please lol)

[@Omega-Phil]

@@drumjoedrum Coverdale did it at a gig in Wolverhampton when I saw Whitesnake, those with tickets could return for the extra show, those that couldn't make it got a refund :)

[@shubhamlele5395]

@@drumjoedrum i 100% agree nobody but Lemmy would have done that

[@indee6973]

Lemmy didn't have a "grunge sound". Grunge bands had a "Lemmy sound".

[@tbsomerville5798]

There was Lemmy way before there was grunge

[@joevk6274]

Reminds me of a meme I saw once. It said "Lemmy is the Chuck Norris of Metal". Then someone commented and said "Wrong, Chuck Norris is the Lemmy of punching".

[@bobsmith9571]

everything louder than everything else

[@benjaminchartier6458]

Motorhead has a raw,punk influenced sound,but Lemmy has always had 2 great big balls,and a lot of grunge bands simply didn't

[@tr33hous3]

true but does it matter in the end?! it's just similar people that were born in different eras, the point is the connection not if Lemmy was first or the egg XP

[@sikutheshrink2787]

Lemmy is kind of a guy in your neighborhood who your parents warn you to stay clear from but you and your friends secretly visit him everyday and actually know that he's a sweet cool guy who has a killer music collection. Rest in Peace.

[@seelenwinter6662]

i saw a documentation about him and his band... it was late in the night, i had to stand up early for work, but i couldnt sleep before end of the docu and listened later the rest of the night his music... and didnt sleep a minute before going to work...^^

[@thirtyfoursevenzero]

And didn't give a fuck about PC...such a brilliant guy

[@CRONOM4GIC]

nice comment brother

[@toms4442]

Beautiful words!

[@spudeleven5124]

See Dave Grohl's eulogy for Lemmy elsewhere on KZbin. You'll be moved to tears as I was. RIP Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister.

[@Argrouk]

Lemmy was just authentically a decent bloke. No matter how big they got, he always acted as if he played in a local pub band, he was awesome.

[@edwardmunoz7853]

💯 Rockstar ❤️

[@blasphemor]

I love the way he spoke in the video responding to of young black kid who was being shamed for liking metal. Seems like Lenny was always a kind badass - what's a way to be, right?

[@christellemercier9019]

Met him when I was 16. Genuinely nice guy.

[@dwightdhansen]

That is exactly it. Motorhead was just a bonus.

[@williamstrachan]

He blew a kiss to my mate once when a crowd surfer's boot caught her on the head, so attentive to the crowd

[@ewrekzz7360]

I've always characterized Lemmy's voice as, "the sound you hear just before a bar fight starts".

[@edwardmunoz7853]

with Motorhead music playing in the background 🤘

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Ok. I think you win with that one 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottwilkie5161]

In the game, Back 4 Blood, there is a set piece where you have to hold out against waves of infected totally not zombies in a bar whilst other survivors make their escape. To attract the horde you start up the jukebox. On of the tracks that can play is Ace of Spades. Without doubt the most fun part of the whole game when it does.

[@paulwalsh2344]

LOL It's definitely one that's going through your head when one is happening !

[@michaelmcinerney4273]

In the scenario you paint here, I like to picture the "enforcer" or "fight ender" if you will, walking up in slo-mo to Orgasmatron. Volume slowly going up until all hell breaks loose & then...massive crescendoing bar fight solo, finishing with the outro to Ace of Spades!😅😅😅

[@joevk6274]

It's not just Lemmy's voice. It's Lemmy himself. The wildness, the craziness, the kindness, the humbleness. There will never be another like Lemmy. Also, Lemmy always said that Motorhead isn't metal, it's Rock N Roll.

[@steffenjonda8283]

Well, yes and no. For me he created metal... but still you could say the Rock N Roll kind of metal :D

[@markfirestorm4967]

He also used to say rock n roll and heavy metal are the same thing I think he was talking about the mentality after all heavy metal is just rock n roll taken to it's absolute extreme

[@AlphaSilent]

To me, Motorhead are more blues than metal. The essence of rock and roll.

[@tschriv]

"We are Motörhead, and we play rock and roll. Remember who we are" Best concert ending, EVER.

[@mrkrag]

"We are Mötörhead, and we ARE Rock and Roll" Best stage intro, ever.

[@barrythebaptist18]

so, please, guys, don't forget us we are motorhead, we play rock'n'roll

[@xombieboyxero]

100 years from now, the world will remember

[@Randall_Kildare]

" How you doing... Alright...? Well, we'll soon fix that..." kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqizZop8j9J1aaM

[@konobuzoggu239]

​@@barrythebaptist18totally unrealistic Lemmy didn't have to ask 'please'

[@JohnRider]

“We are Motörhead. We play rock and roll.” Lemmy was this direct, honest, and without pretense. What you see is what you get! RIP Lemmy, Philthy, and Fast Eddie!

[@pizzarat7825]

I went to Motorheads last 3 shows, he was on his way out and we all knew it

[@elnombre91]

I saw them at Glastonbury near the end and he forgot the words to Ace of Spades halfway through, shrugged it off like you'd expect.

[@henrikbragge]

I love Philthy’s playing style 🤙🏻

[@laudanum669]

@John Rider I saw Motörhead dozens of times over the years. Lemmy taking the stage and stating “We are Motörhead. We play rock and roll.” always gave me the chills. Once in a while he would say “We are Motörhead. We play rock and roll and were going to clean your clock.”

[@frenstcht]

He was the only person in the world with a multi-million-dollar collection of Nazi memorabilia, say he had it not because of politics but because the Nazis had style, and nobody questioned or judged him for it.

[@brettwilson4424]

I was never a Motorhead fan, but when I saw them live at Wacken it was eye opening. The band pretty much played there every year without fail, rain of shine. Lemmy was a true metal god, even when he was in failing health he still went onstage. The last time I saw Motorhead live, it was a Wacken and Europe was having a brutal heat wave. Lemmy came onstage against doctors orders, and performed about half the set before the heat got to him. Even as he apologized that he couldn't go on the whole crowd, at least 40000 people, screamed how much they loved him and thanked him for even coming out that day. Pretty much cemented my opinion that the European metal scene and festival culture is among the best in the world.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

So you saw Lemmy Wacken it? Sounds really gay.

[@krystofodehnal9448]

@@heywoodjablowme8120 cringe

[@aprilkurtz1589]

The festival scene in Europe is so awesome that I want to live there so I can attend them! You guys are so fortunate! Saw Motorhead at the Vic in Chicago in the early nineties and they freaking killed it. One of the best shows ever.

[@punkjay4681]

I've seen Motörhead live about 10 times. 2 amazing full sets at Wacken as well, but there was something special about the one you described. He always said he wanted to die with his boots on. Might have been pretty close that day.

[@NAFOSGCFella]

Saw Motörhead at Wacken a bunch of times, that last one was hard, Lemm looked so frail, but he fuckin gave it his best anyway! Rock n Roll to the end!

[@BSGNZ]

I will forever remember Motorhead after being introduced to them while watching The Young Ones.

[@StoicLiberty]

This. I was watching with my cousins and uncles at the time. We went absolutely nuts rocking out to this.

[@brandedcfh420]

Ah, The Young Ones!!! Rick, Vivian and Neil were great together. Mike was a dull dry character.

[@keithpanton7486]

@@brandedcfh420 Mike was kinda the foil, the constant to the lunacy of the others :)

[@keithkittrell9154]

For me, I will forever remember The Young Ones after being introduced by Motorhead.

[@mr-mysteryguest]

To the station...

[@sentenced03]

Lemmy is the absolute definition of a rock star.. the fact he was a solid human while simultaneously living a hard rocking lifestyle until the day he died is really impressive.

[@NTHthebest]

"God was never on your side" is very powerful and worth a listen.

[@Pugwash.]

The film "Lemmy" is incredible. I don't know if it's parody or accurate but who cares?

[@Pitchblackbones]

Rock n f’ing Roll. 🤘

[@Calumbo]

He never ever sold out. Impressive

[@edwardmunoz7853]

​@@Calumbothat's 💯🔥👊

[@MaikiRiot]

The cool thing about Lemms is he was always so kind to everyone he met and made you feel like he genuinely cared about who you were. Just a kind man with a huge heart.

[@kcohan2435]

True. A very nice guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice

[@jatodd3746]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KkhYtjbJdjb8U

[@Randall_Kildare]

I used to bounce at the Rainbow, on the Sunset Strip; where Lem would hang out every night when he was in town. He was very clever, & would drop a zinger on you & walk away; only for you to reckon what he'd said & laugh to yourself afterwards.

[@BMore_Vidblog]

Heard Dio was same

[@Seventh7Art]

@@kcohan2435 Met him once but we spent a lot of time drinking, listening to music and being the camera man for the journalist who was interviewing him....

[@josstaylor1244]

Does anyone else find that watching Elizabeth experiencing music, is like watching/hearing these songs again for the first time? It's quite emotional

[@marcsheldon6512]

Perfectly put! Would love to hear reactions to her analysis from the bands. RIP Lemmy

[@acillatem72]

Every man needs to find a woman that looks at him like Elizabeth looks at music

[@billkeithchannel]

It reminds me of back in the late 80's when my friend spoon fed me all of the Judas Priest albums as we listened to each one after a night of arcade videogame playing. Back then I was into Top40 and technopop not heavy metal.

[@robertkimber822]

Lemmy meant so much to so many people, including me, because there's absolutely no pretense about him. What you see IS the man. A gentleman, a thinker, an alpha male, a man of the people and 100% pure rock 'n' roll distilled into human form. R.I.P. Ian Fraser Kilminster.

[@ezraagnew]

"alpha male" is nonsense from a debunked study. Besides that, Lemmy was all the things you said.

[@lewisburdette6047]

He lived and breathed rock ‘n roll. When asked if he would ever retire, he said nah. I’ll probably die on the road somewhere. He was just such a road warrior, and he played what he wanted. Never playing just for a buck. That’s what appealed to me. Just how genuine he was.

[@SEKreiver]

Duff McKagan called him the 'Johnny Cash of Rock n' Roll'.

[@malcolmbenson6368]

He was a ROADHAWK !!

[@juliocms00]

Yes, I had the honour to see him play a few months before he died, here in Brasil, when he appeared you could see how fragile his body was at the moment, but as soon as he started playing it was like something took over, even tho he was clearly sick, it was like he had that aura of a metal god (coincidentally Rob Halford and Judas played right after).

[@John-do9ei]

Lemmy was a friend to many of us. If he wasn't on tour, and you lived in LA, you could find him at the Rainbow on Sunset. As a kid in the 80's who played metal, who spent some time at the Rainbow, I've had a couple conversations with him and he was the type to actually listen and then respond with some insightful, witty observation. He gave me some of the best advice I ever got as a young musician. I miss him, and I hardly knew him.

[@eeelio]

Wow. That’s fantastic man

[@jerlaine1638]

That is amazing to hear and not surprising considering what an amazing man he was!

[@stegvonheintz2707]

Well said same here. Down to earth as they come.

[@5150pb]

I had a couple of drinks with him at the Rainbow. Cool dude.

[@matthewmaus]

Lemmy, who died on 28 December 2015, was the archetypal hard-living rock star...except he wasn't just that. Millions regarded him as their friend because off-stage, whilst being gunslinger-cool, he was also quiet, very sardonically funny, VERY clever, and in the best British traditions didn't/couldn't take life - his life especially, seriously. Never arrogant, but pure Rock n Roll. RIP Lemmy, xxx

[@steffenjonda8283]

Him and Bon Scott...

[@leonsimpson2230]

Lemmy died on my birthday. We were dumbstruck. An absolute legend

[@JESTERFISH1]

Lemmy is the bourbon soaked gunslinger at the end of the bar that can outdraw any young punk that dare challenge them and when they have a slug in their shoulder will buy them a drink to say sorry kid better luck next time

[@johanragnarsson9310]

Beautiful put !!

[@jeremywanner4526]

Ive always thought Lemmy an Dimebag were very similar personality wise

[@bradmccrorey]

You are a blessing. As someone who was classically trained and have also been a lifelong metalhead since I was little in the 80s, it’s so affirming to have someone like you enjoy this music and describe it in such logical detail.

[@kevinfarrellUK]

I followed Lemmy through Hawkwind to Motorhead from the '70's on. He was a diamond geezer who loved rock and roll from the '50's. He would likely call his music rock and roll. He had no pretentions at all. Just a guy who played rock and roll. Loud. With genuine passion. He was himself. Nothing was manufactured or choreographed. That is why we love him and always will. Because he was one of us. RIP Lemmy. ;))x

[@samsowden]

"we were a rock and roll band" is something I've heard him say. Just played faster and louder.

[@Pagandawn13]

A Hawkwind fan! Yay! Far and few between! 🙃

[@auntieprimrose4138]

@@Pagandawn13 . There's still a few of us around

[@sonofeloah]

If one were to place a "label" on Motorhead style, it would be metal/punk crossover. He spoke to both groups at the same time.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

At the start of their concerts, he'd say "We're Motorhead! We play rock and roll!"

[@glennparsons5644]

My ears are still ringing from seeing Motorhead about 15 years ago. Bloody fantastic. But I can't hear this song without picturing the Young Ones. Best musical guest that show ever had.

[@damiku-8866]

The Young Ones episode was the first time I ever saw him. OMG that was absolutely classic. I was never much into metal and hardly listen to anything from that time period anymore, but my phone still has MH songs on it.

[@jameslawrence7959]

And where Dave Grohl first seen motorhesd and was instantly hooked. They become mates and jammed drank recordrd together too.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I saw them on the "eat the rich" tour back in the 80's and lost a couple of hearing points just from that one concert.

[@splattered63]

The Damned did a great guest spot on Young one's as well.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The first time I heard/saw Motorhead was this song in a shortened performance on the BBC show The Young Ones. I immediately needed MORE! - Oh, one more thing. Have we got a video?

[@misantrope]

I don´t remeber what clip I watched, but someone interviewed him and he opened a bottle of jack and handed it to the interviewer. He took a sip and reached it back to Lemmy. But he told him to keep it and opened one for himself. Lemmy will forever be a legend in and outside of rock n roll. Rest in peace, you infinite legend.

[@luvleggs9784]

I had the honor of drinking with him one night, handing you a bottle was a Lemmy thing for sure, in my top 2 of drunkest nights. But also such a nice guy.

[@peterwible]

I don't know this particular story involving an interviewer, but Mike Inez, the bass player from Alice in Chains since 1993 and from Ozzy before that, tells an identical story.

[@travisfoster1071]

​@@peterwible probably a regular habit of Lemmy's.

[@KeltskiSmrz]

I really don't know how that man lived as long as he did. Still love Lemmy though.

[@bloodlinefilms]

It was Scott Ian talking about Anthrax drinking with Lemmy. He was going to give them each their own bottles from a case.

[@Celadonfae]

Metal, thrash, punk was never the same after Lemmy. Absolute legend! The sound of a vintage harley crashing into a distillery... and not even noticing! ❤

[@robiniapseudoacacia]

The first 10 seconds of this song makes me smile every single time. It is awesome.

[@voivod6871]

Same but also the last 10 seconds aswell.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Love Lemmy. He was unapologetically who he was, always the same. He never got a big head and stayed humble. Truly, someone who would've been fun to hang out with. 😎🤘 RlP

[@fredbarnes2600]

Thing is, Ace of Spades is essentially a very loud fast blues song. And basically Lemmy was a blues singer. His side project Hep Cat was rockabilly, the most basic of roots rock. I think that partially explains the appeal to such a wide range of people. And like Ronnie James Dio, he was a genuinely warm friendly man (with a LOT of bad habits) sort of your favorite naughty uncle, who was the most fun ( and always scandalized the family reunion. You know the one) Great reaction!

[@MichaelKerr71]

"The Head Cat". I didn't know about that. Thanks for posting.

[@Rymdpandan]

@@MichaelKerr71 Ah, that clears things up, there's actually a band called Hepcat too which I knew about and I was like "there's absolutely no freaking way that's Lemmy".

[@lemmyisking9512]

The side project you mention wasn't initially called Head Cat, just the names of the three members: Lemmy, Slim Jim Phantom, and Danny B. Harvey. They did early rock'n'roll covers, primarily Buddy Holly and the Crickets, with some early Sun Records artists, namely Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins.

[@mrgmusicclass]

They are basically souped up rockabilly.

[@elnombre91]

I wish I had an uncle like that, my family is about as vanilla as you get.

[@aprillusk8099]

Lemmys speaking voice was just as raspy as his singing voice. It was perfect for the style of music. Metal would be nothing without this band.❤

[@shadybrain3424]

very true, without lemmy there would be no metallica too.

[@browncoat697]

@@shadybrain3424 Yeah normally I'm a bit skeptical of "well someone would have inspired them right?" but in the case of Motorhead -> the Bay Area thrash scene, it's a _very_ direct inspiration. No Motorhead means no Metallica, no Slayer, no Megadeth, it's really that simple.

[@rajib666]

I liked your analysis and presentation very much. You’re not only very articulate but also very pleasant. Thank you.

[@sethmarks2822]

Lemmy didn't like all of the genre labels, he always started out his concerts with "We are Motörhead, and we play Rock and Roll!". He would also say "How you doin', alright? We'll soon fix that". Thank you for your reaction, excellent as always. One of the best performances is on KZbin, live at Wacken 2006.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he's a B leaguer

[@n1ghtmar3mach1n3]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Dave, Dave, Dave...poor, jealous little Dave. 😆

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@n1ghtmar3mach1n3 where is anyone jealous I am worth more than Lemmy ever was, if I am going to be jealous of a musician it will not be a B leaguer in a band that never went platinum I am going to be jealous of a Tony Iommi or Jmes Hetfield right

[@alaskamike2334]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Metallica played at Lemmy’s 50th birthday as a Motörhead cover band. There’s a lot more to life than money my friend. You can’t buy respect.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@alaskamike2334 I get he was well liked, but that doesn't change anything , I mean ozzy is beloved and he made a career riding others coattails

[@Bwachaauh]

To understand Lemmy you really have to see some of his interaction with fans and fellow musicians. He was really just a thoroughly good guy. Dude was pure rock'n'roll.

[@dbradx]

Or check out Dave Grohl's eulogy at Lemmy's funeral - his story about the first time he met Lemmy is just awesome.

[@paulwalsh2344]

100 % agree ! He rocked legit !

[@realdocloco]

@@dbradx yes! this!

[@nathanclarke2777]

@@dbradx True!

[@Mitharan23]

@@dbradx Dave not making it through that without crying was rough to watch. Lemmy genuinely meant so much to him and Dave himself is another treasure of a human being.

[@Cadinho93]

Lemmy's voice is what a Harley-Davidson would sound like if a motorcycle could sing. Also, Motörhead is the most badass, dirtiest Rock 'n' Roll band that ever walked the planet... there was and will never be another band like them. Lemmy, Phil and Eddie we salute you!

[@joergojschaefer3521]

🫡

[@Cadinho93]

@Jess Tarn"Fast" Eddie Clarke. He's from the classic lineup, which consisted of Lemmy and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor.

[@Clammy69]

That analogy is spot on!! 🤘😈🤘

[@MikeBarnett1776]

You nailed it 100 percent.

[@Evilslayer73]

Indeed

[@YZ74]

Lemmy stated in an interview that he placed his mic high that way so he'd have to "look" up when singing and not see the crowd. He had stage fright if you can believe that!

[@volpeverde6441]

I saw motörhead 16 times....and LEMMY never missed anything....he could sing and play on automatic pilot....and while he was up on stage he took everything in....

[@TheHOWLER45]

Truth. Lenny did have some stage fright. His words not mine.

[@deanholt2135]

The Lemmy documentary movie is an excellent watch. It show how down to earth he was and basically he’s life revolved around touring, writing the next album and being at the Rainbow bar.

[@DennisWesley-sw6bp]

can never unsee him in those shorts playing the video game

[@joehahn8817]

You forgot the copious amounts of speed that they also took!!! Where do you think they got the name Motorhead???

[@deanholt2135]

@@DennisWesley-sw6bp thanks for the reminder 😂😂

[@deanholt2135]

@@joehahn8817 very true 😂

[@km123m8]

Rock, punk, metal... RIP Lemmy, Philthy Animal, and Fast Eddie. The world is better having had your music.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

You said it brother ! Cheers !

[@campbelljohn]

if theres a rocknroll heaven,and life is just a one stand,if theres a rocknroll heaven well you know they got a hell of a band!

[@mylesakatrm4388]

@KM123 M Amen!

[@josstaylor1244]

He's not adding any distortion. That's what he sounds like. Legend

[@michaelmaltzer5426]

Lemmys voice was created by Marlboro and jack Daniels… this was his speaking voice also

[@ytrecommended7300]

Singing in distortion was basically created by people trying to sound like Lemmy. Without his voice there would not have been so many different harsh vocals, if it hadn't been for bands trying out more and more and different distortion you wouldn't have stuff such as grunting or screaming. You can pretty much say there wouldn't be bands such as Cradle of Filth or Lorna Shore if there had not been Motorhead first. Maybe at some point someone else would have created such a sound, but it would have taken a lot longer.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he's B leaguer

[@s.9070]

Not true. Listen to Hawkwind Silver Machine, thats what his normal voice sounded like.

[@n1ghtmar3mach1n3]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Tell you what, Bright Boy.....let's hear some of your brilliant musical compositions with your angelic vocals. If I were a gambler, I'd bet a year's pay you can't even play an instrument or sing a bloody bit. Drop us a link, we'd love to hear how you compare to Lemmy.........as if you could.....

[@74volts]

You cannot learn about Lemmy Kilmister from only one of their songs. Listen to his lyrics, watch his interviews. He was gentleman and a genius. A story teller, a leader who always spoke his mind. He was honest to the core, and a bad ass too. He was the coolest guy to ever walk the earth. He is sorely missed by the Motörhead fan community. I’ve admired him for decades. He was the real deal. A true as steel rock n roller. I could go on as can his legion of fans and admirers. 🤠♠️🤘🏼🍻🚂

[@discomallard69]

It is worth it taking a look at Motorhead's "1916" when you have the chance. It showcases how much he can do with the little he has in terms of vocal range. It is also one of the most gut wrenching songs the genre has to offer.

[@TheMarcodiator]

First thing I thought. That song is heartwrenching.

[@SimonLandmine]

Yep, excellent song.

[@ArmoredSpider74]

Agreed. 1916 hits hard!

[@robkalibra3218]

Or 'Love me forever' with Doro

[@dwightdhansen]

100% agreed

[@cristianroth8524]

Lemmy's popularity and demigod aura stems from more than music. Yes, his voice was iconic. Yes, his "wrong" way to play bass is now a classic. Yes, the lyrics pack a huge punch, whether he sings about society's problems in "Orgasmatron" or about getting over an ex in "Ain't my crime". But what made him truly loved was his relatable, humble and very wise nature. He used to chug a bottle of whiskey and smoke two packs a day, not even to mention his drug abuse in his youth and his womanizing skills, yet he didn't encourage this. Instead, he encouraged people of all ages to stay educated and informed, to read a lot, to focus on themselves and not on others and their opinions, and most importantly, to treat their life and especially their passions seriously. And indeed, he was quite a reader and took his passion - singing and the rockstar life - extremely seriously.

[@imagiro3218]

That's the right way to play the bass.

[@wrongbeach35]

Everything about Lemmy is legendary and iconic. His voice, his bass tone and playing style. Punk rock meets metal meets cigarettes and whiskey. Also anyone who knew him knew he was just a really really good guy. RIP you absolute madman!

[@mercurious5053]

Lemmy's voice was imperfectly perfect, the whole man was. Unapologetic, raw autenticity - extremely inspirational. Bet he helped hundreds of thousands through the years to accept themselves

[@retiredusn5291]

Without Motorhead, there would be no Metallica, Slayer etc. They were raw, fast and in your face. Still one of the most underrated bands ever. Their contribution to metal are right up there with Black Sabbath.

[@RisingSun96]

No doubt about it

[@youreatoilet]

Sabbath & Motorhead = Thrash Metal

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@youreatoilet + Iron Maiden🤘

[@dominicgibson9529]

Don't forget the role that Diamond Head played in the influences of those bands..."Kill 'Em All" is essentially a rip off of Diamond Head 😂✌

[@darktehom]

Underrated? Is one of the most influential bands ever

[@markvoros2312]

Lemmy's voice is another instrument that added to the full experience of ear-splitting sound. He was Rock and Roll, not metal. The most honest, authentic and uncompromising entertainer that ever lived. I miss him deeply.

[@Nobody_Cares913]

Funny how a pure Rock'n'Roll guy could bring Punks and Metal heads together like no one else

[@andyb1653]

A voice like an out-of-control gravel truck. Absolute perfection.

[@Living4JC]

Agreed

[@TheDamianvincent]

Saw him in a bar in Brighton once. Really hoped he would do,something rock and roll but he just nodded at me when he saw me gawping and carried on chatting to his mate. Bloody legend.

[@davidlfort]

Motörhead is classified as speed metal pretty commonly

[@1danwynn]

Yes! So happy! Thank you, Elizabeth! As a few of us have said, Lemmy's voice wasn't pretty, but it was iconic. And very charismatic! He's a central figure in metal history. I hope you enjoyed! 😀

[@FranHalen]

Mustaine and Ozzy...

[@Lemmy_Kilturtle]

@@FranHalen Would tell you the same

[@jokermtb]

Wasn’t pretty, but he was always in tune and carried the melody

[@philgallagher1]

​​​@@FranHalen Not even close to the genuine article. Ozzy is now a shambling wreck and Mustaine just tries to imitate what has gone before. You cannot compare them. Lemmy was the same right to the end. Despite all the drink, drugs and smokes, Lemmy's voice was as strong in HIS 70s as it was in THE '70s!

[@larrybriglio44]

I've met & talked to Lemmy a few times, he's really down to earth & his speaking voice is like his singing voice. Lemmy is a real man's man & his lyrics show it!!

[@philipricciardi8622]

I think Motorhead resonates because they took the concept of the dive bar band to its logical limit. No one was louder, harder, nastier, or more in-your-face, and all their songs sounded like a truck with no brakes careening down a hill while on fire. Lemmy was IRL sweet, kind, and patient with all the fans. My sister met him in the UK and he talked with her for a half-hour. BTW you may be interested to know his real first name was Ian. I heard that the Lemmy nickname came from the days before he was famous. He was always trying to borrow money by asking his friends "lemme a fiver", and the word stuck.

[@spudeleven5124]

"...sounded like a truck with no brakes careening down a hill while on fire." - LOL You really captured Motörhead in one sentence. Well said!

[@williamstephenjackson6420]

Agreed! 🤘🏻

[@vesslewis9166]

Wow...spot on!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

As soon as I heard Elizabeth play the first segment I got goosebumps. One of the greatest heavy rock songs, no question. A non-stop battering.

[@littlebird246]

Me too!!!! \m/ \m/

[@Pugwash.]

A wall of sound, like Phil Spector could only dream of.

[@MrBracey1970]

Oooo Elizabeth,they also did a bluesy slow version-please check that out too 😊

[@slhanks4]

Lemmy's bass playing technique is more like an electric guitar than a bass. He was a gentleman, and always had time for his fans. I got to see Motorhead once, opening for DIO and Iron Maiden. That was one hell of a show! Rest in peace, Mr. Kilmister, you were truly one of a kind.

[@moottori_paa]

that must be best gig ever!

[@dartheviscerus4491]

I saw them on that tour too. Columbus, OH. One helluva show!

[@BWater-yq3jx]

I recall he actually started with guitar, but was kinda crap at it. Solution...

[@lunsmann]

@@BWater-yq3jx - story I read was they were doing a gig, when the base guitarist didn't show, so Lemmy played the bass instead from then on. Hawkwind was the band.

[@hoss3433]

​@@dartheviscerus4491I tried to see them in Columbus but the power went out that night we were standing in line and there was crap flying around from the storm. They done the show the next night if I recall correctly and I couldn't make it unfortunately. That was the only chance I ever really had to see them live

[@pauledwards5961]

Hopefully not too late to comment on the 'relatable' question; AoS was released when I was 15. I was already into Motorhead and had seen them live a couple of times. This track, though, was something else again. The first time that I met Lemmy (and later Phil and Eddie) was at the time they were recording the AoS album. All three were generous to a spotty kid, happy to chat, sign my jacket (!) etc. Genuinely rough and ready, all from very working class backgrounds with no pretentions, clearly loving that 'outsiders outsiders' image - and let's face it, on paper, not likely to be a chart band...and yet! In all honesty, as a youth, I tried to adopt AoS as a sort of philosophy. 'Win some, lose some, it's all the same to me' - is such a positive attitude thing. 'The pleasure is to play'. At life, that is. 'I don't wanna live forever' is self explanatory, but, though the whole lyric riffs on gambling (which Lemmy was fond of) , a sort of river boat gambler character is obviously in there, 'Don't forget the joker' is really about not taking yourself too seriously. That was one of the things that I loved and still love about the band. Plenty of other bands around this time were always 'cool' or 'tough' in press photographs. Motorhead, sometimes fell into that, but were much more likely to be being making daft faces in daft places - or at least looked happy! When a charity photo book titled 'Rock stars in their Underpants' was published, yeah, Motorhead were always going to be in it. There's huge joie de vivre in this song. And he meant it. Infectious.

[@OVERSKULL87]

I just need to say that I love how you have embraced the rock community with a genuine interest in the minute details and incredible voices it has brought to us all. You have no preconceptions about certain genres and allow the talent to shine through regardless. Thank you for your hard work, I love hearing about the details you can see and the excitement in your eyes when a new voice hits your ears. Incredible!

[@yvesblues560]

Yes indeed 💪

[@2112jonr]

+1 to that, love seeing and hearing your reactions to rock/metal. Respect.

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

It's just nice to finally hear someone with a trained background praising all kinds of Metal Vocials and explaining why it's not just screaming into a mic.

[@quintupleton]

She seriously is going to create a whole new generation of musicians with this channel. None of these rockers knew any of the shit she’s talking about when they first started. Just imagine what all the info she gives us is going to do

[@colinstewart1432]

Lemmys' voice is a cement mixer full of scrap metal. It's perfect. Saw them live in Southport 1987. Epic.

[@renevanderkraats3811]

Absolute gold comment, and so accurate! Cried laughing here.

[@thebearded131]

Lemmy embodied so much of what rock n roll is about. He didn't like motorhead to be called heavy metal, He started many of his concerts by announcing 'We are Motorhead and we play Rock n Roll'. He was a phenomenal lyricist he wrote with lots of other groups as well. Probably most notably a few big songs for Ozzy off the No More Tears album. It's really hard to over state how cool Lemmy was. He lived life on his terms and his terms were of a standard that we should all try to achieve. I think so highly of him that I included his name as one of my son's middle names. Motorhead has just been a gift to the world, one that will endure. Some of my stand out tunes (it's really hard to pick): One Short Life Built for Speed Eat the Rich Ridin with the Driver Orgasmatron Bomber Born to Raise Hell hell I could just copy and paste their entire discography here

[@ecalzo]

WOWOWOWO saw them 4 times live and i loved the performance every time ... Lemmy was such a unique Guy... WOWOWOWO

[@ulfingvar1]

It is an exciting world, where an accomplished opera singer enthusiastically analyzes Lemmy's singing 😁😃

[@SkateSoup]

6:32 the reason he had his mic up there, at least early on, was due to the fact he had crippling stage fright. He ran the mic up high so he wouldn't see the crowd when singing and could kind of pretend they weren't there so he could get through the show without totally freaking out.

[@patrickvolk7031]

He also said it helped when there was only 3 people in the audience.

[@stevewhiting9775]

I read an interview with him when he said that it helped in the early gigs to spot bottles etc flying out of the audience towards the stage!

[@slipkid35]

​@@patrickvolk7031 just as terrifying in its own way

[@biglew1161]

@@stevewhiting9775 I heard him say the same thing in an interview.

[@peterlaming7257]

They throughthings at him

[@priv8ejimmy]

The fact that amount of sound and energy comes from a three-piece band is phenomenal.

[@JuanIparraguirre]

Power trios are among the best bands regardless the style (Motorhead, Raven, Rush, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Triumph just to name a few...)

[@sirsancti5504]

Cream, Nirvana ...

[@MrWilander88]

RUSH

[@chadjones6074]

Green Day!

[@jeremylatta9038]

The way he played his Rickenbacker was almost guitar-like in its energy and attack. A lot of strumming power chords with boatloads of distortion. There was very little bass and low mids in his tone which allowed him to really go ham on playing as many strings at once as he wanted. It was truly unique.

[@Arenow]

You pretty much can tell this dude was a one take per song singer in the studio. His live shows were hard as a sledgehammer.

[@kievitz]

He sang like that for 50 years. A doctor said to him early on hes gonna lose his voice if he continued. Legend is a legend.

[@TheVgaTV]

Lemmy is missed because he was a great dude. There is an older video of him doing fan mail responses, and a black kid writes in talking about how his friends and dad are giving him crap about liking metal, and Lemmy's response is gold. Then there's stories from Dave Grohl, like at his funeral, when Dave is talking about the first time they ever met. The first thing Lemmy ever said to Dave was "I'm sorry about what happened to your friend" (meaning Kurt Cobain). Plus he would show up in Troma films, which was always a treat.

[@2112jonr]

😀kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZyqdnWdmrV7qs0

[@celticchris]

He was playing gig riddled with cancer just over 2weeks before he died he was committed to his fans.

[@bayareathrasher666]

@@celticchris My buddy is in Exodus, they did the Metal Cruise with Lem and he was in bad shape.. but he played his songs.

[@ferox965]

Lloyd Kaufman made Lemmy President. Perfect.

[@soothsayer54]

The Henry Rollins ones are freaking hilarious

[@heikebrooks6608]

It's not just his voice. Lemmy was real as real can get and the nicest guy you ever met. I miss him. Listen to his cover of Bowie's song Heroes.

[@juujaavituttaa]

I started to hate that song when I was in Wacken after he died and they had fucking billboards up to buy the single. WTF, let them rest in peace. Two of some of the greatest artists died and some fucking nutjob decided it's a good idea to market a CD.

[@norsemanswrath]

Lemmy is the benchmark and finest example on how an artist should be with his fans. He gave 100% every show untill the end! Even after the shows he stopped to talk, take pictures and sign some merchs. One awesome memory was one time his crew came and collected all the Motorheadbangers in the arena and took us backstage to a small room where Lemmy had bottles of Jack D (and other stuff KZbin would hate to have in the comments) waiting for us. That is dedication and love for his hardcore fans!

[@andrewmcdonald5704]

Lemmy's mike stand and the way he held himself was so iconic.

[@darrenjones5885]

Lemmy was such a unique character. I get the feeling that people who hated his music would have liked the man. He never forgot that he was living his dream.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he was a B leaguer, an acquired taste

[@shoujahatsumetsu]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle We are all grateful he stayed true to himself, and never sold out to the A league.

[@sixslinger9951]

Lemmy is an absolute legend and he was genuinely a nice guy too. RIP

[@Alex000113]

A rock legend. First heard him in Hawkwinds' Silver Machine. Saw Motorhead live in a small venue, unforgettable stage presence.

[@ologhai2]

That song should be the next analysis. Lemmy's vocals were clean on that track.

[@dertigerbauch]

Lemmy is one of the few rock musicians who touched my heart. He truly was a decent man, I miss him.

[@Wreckerboy]

If you haven’t already, see Dave Grohl’s speech at Lemmy’s memorial service.

[@loafersheffield]

Lemmy and Neil Peart, but for ... probably the same reasons???

[@PriestOfFilm]

Ace of Spades is simply one of the most relentless, driving, sharpest-edged rock'n'roll of a seminal era in music. When this thing hit, it was a big bang in music - and so many rock and heavy metal bands owe their seed being planted to 'this' band; this song; this sound.

[@2112jonr]

Agreed. This track should have a warning on it not to drive whilst it's on the car stereo. It just fills you full of adrenalin every time you listen to it. Never ages, not has a lesser effect with age.

[@Badjujubee]

Ace of Spades is the musical equivalent of jumping out of airplane, riding the door you ripped off to the ground and down an erupting volcano and sticking the landing just as the last bits of it grind away. Its the on hold music for the big bang

[@nat2nathan2005]

I think the reason so many metalheads identify so much with Lemmy is that he was the absolute embodiment of what we'd all love to be. He genuinely didn't give a solitary fuck about what anyone thought of him. He did what he wanted, how he wanted, and if you didn't like it, you were welcome to go elsewhere. And what's more, he encouraged everyone to think that way. Do what makes you happy, and to hell with the expectations of others. Whenever I'm faced with a hard choice between doing what makes me happy, or what others expect of me, I stop and ask myself... "What would Lemmy do?"

[@browncoat697]

The really fun part is that Lemmy was kinda ugly (big ol' warts on his face and all that) and sounded like he gargled with rusty nails and the strongest whiskey you could find, yet he had so much raw charisma and confidence that he came off as this swaggering rock god. We all kind of wish we could be ugly and sound like booze and cigarettes and yet still be the coolest and most interesting dude in the room.

[@OldSchlPunk]

I don't know much about Hawkwind, but I gather that Lemmy didn't get on with them because of his DGAF attitude. Hawkwind, to me, seemed to be as much in love with their image as their music.

[@steffenjonda8283]

Yeah - today he would have been "canceled" by the mad media... but this propably would only turned the fans more onto him. If that would be possible.

[@wolframfrick9993]

The high position of the microphone is a relic from the early days, when the band only had a few spectators and he “didn’t have to see the misery in the audience.” Lemmy forever ❤️🤘

[@Big_Daddy72]

It’s sad and surreal to think that all 3 of these influential and legendary musicians are gone! 😢

[@joegillam1497]

And Wurzel (later guitarist). Really sad. They are all sorely missed.

[@DrSkeff]

This comment made me really sad, but also reminded me how lucky I was to see these 3 tear it up live! RIP Ian, Edward & Phillip. 🖤 “we are Motörhead and we play Rock ‘n’ Roll”.

[@AR-bj5et]

Was literally just about to suggest this! More important metal history. Lemmy was an absolute gift. RIP

[@izik30]

One of the greatest concerts I was blessed to have witnessed. Iron Maiden with Dio and Motorhead as the openers. Iconic

[@scanning7567]

That would have been amazing

[@AndrewLister83]

Also went to that concert. It kicked so much ass!

[@TheDamianvincent]

Now that's a f**king line up, wow.

[@SH4n1AC_C4C7]

Solid lineup.

[@peves-]

Wow. I would have loved to see that. That's a stellar show.

[@rum8121]

This channel is a great find, refreshing in ways

[@scanning7567]

There's a video on KZbin somewhere where Lemmy is answering fans written questions. One of them was something like "I'm a young black guy who likes your music but my friends don't think I should. Do you have any advice for people like me?" His response was along the lines of " It doesn't matter what the colour of your skin is. You can like what you like and we are all family". Lemmy was just a genuine good person. Universally liked and he deserved it. Dude is a legend.

[@josephbard7663]

I heard a great story about Lemmy told by the Reverend Horton Heat that captures what people loved about him. Lemmy and the Reverend were old friends, and at a gig, Lemmy was going to do a guest spot and play some songs with them. The Reverend was expecting Lemmy would want to play Ace of Spades at some point, but he kept wanting to do other songs. Eventually, the Reverend asked are they going to play it because the crowd wants to hear it. Lemmy said: "We're not going to give them what they want, we're going to give them what then need."

[@glennandadriansrocktalk]

I'm looking forward to this one. For me, Lemmy is reality. He never beats around the bush with a topic, and he'll give it to you straight, without any extra trimmings or ego games. And usually with some humility. They made the most straightforward music you could ever ask for - right to the point, just like Lemmy! If everyone were like him, the world would be a better place.

[@rickh9069]

Thanks for this. The first album I ever purchased was No Remorse, in 8th grade, when there were no CD's. Motorhead has been a mainstay in my life for decades now

[@KWOWchannel2024]

My favorite description of Lemmys voice was "a melodic chainsaw". Godspeed Lemmy!

[@powder600]

As a fan of both Lemmy( Motorhead) and Ozzy, I could recommend the 30th anniversary Hellraiser collaboration. The voices just work together and makes a good song awesome!

[@13AndreFalcao666]

That video kinda makes me tear up every time...

[@SteCork-t8x]

Every band has a particular track they're best-known for, and usually even the die-hard fans are a little tired of it in the end. Ace Of Spades is the exception. Never boring, no matter how many times I hear it. Brilliant. RIP, Lemmy. There'll never be another.

[@leedoss6905]

Nobody told Lemmy that the bass couldn't stand out with the regular guitar as lead and actually be heard. We've been blessed ever since. Thank you Lemmy.❤

[@ulyssesfilmchannel]

Fair to say that Motörhead’s music isn’t there to caress your senses and gently tug at your heartstrings - it’s there to hit you in the face like a sledgehammer and get your adrenalin going :)

[@mowogfpv7582]

1916 One more fucking time Lost in the ozone ...but in the general run of things you ain't wrong.

[@ryanstandre3648]

believe it or not... he is actually a soft spoken person. with the biggest heart in the world. he was the most loving and caring person. if you can, take the time to watch his memorial service. everyone from Rob Halford to Dave Grohl to triple H from WWE. its awesome hearing everyone's stories and love they have for him.

[@seedy80]

Dave had me crying.

[@Doomlonbbyn]

Lemmy’s voice really shines in ballads, believe it or not. He brings a hurt an vulnerability to the songs which a smoother more traditional singer could not bring.

[@rabiatorthegreat6163]

Absolutely. My favorite is "1916". It has a sad theme that matches that vulnerability perfectly.

[@biglew1161]

Yes, a vulnerability that can almost bring a tear up from my cold dead heart.

[@Doomlonbbyn]

@@rabiatorthegreat6163 Absolutely, probably my favorite as well. "Don't let Daddy Kiss Me" is also a perfect example but that one is almost to horrible to listen to.

[@inlakesh555]

"Don't let Daddy kiss me" is soooo great and deeply moving.

[@raphaelchoury8942]

A very good observation 👍🏻To me especially on Love me Forever.

[@charlietwotimes]

Listen to "Til the End" from their very last album, Bad Magic. Its Lemmy at his most real. You can hear the fragility from the cancer consuming him but his tone is amazing. The lyrics are so real. He's saying goodbye & looking back.. its the unvarnished real deal. And being an older guy dealing with my own beast at this point.. I love it so much.

[@mikefule]

It's an excellent song, and very definitely Lemmy's farewell to his fans. That last album was as good as any of the ones that went before it, and better than many. Other examples of him at his most authentic include "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me Goodnight". How incredibly brave to write and record that song at a time when we understood so much less about child abuse in the home. He couldn't find a female singer prepared to record it, so he recorded it himself, and the sincerity with which he sings it is a real tear jerker. That and 1916 (the song, not the album) and many many more. He claimed he was just playing rock and roll, but he was too modest.

[@kingdiamond554]

Lemmy's voice could also be far more emotive than you would think at first listen. Love me Forever is one of my personal favorite vocal performances of his.

[@jtube1981]

Absolutely. Have you heard him sing Stand By Me? It's incredible how emotional it is

[@La_sagne]

or i aint no nice guy with ozzy

[@patricioriv]

Well said. Love me Forever should be the next one.

[@marcbaur677]

Specially in Duett with Doro Pesch (Warlock) they were very Close friends. 🙂

[@mialanotiddygothgf6834]

1916 is also incredible and very very sad he could sing really well when he wanted

[@12-grid89]

That singing style was just honesty and not trying to impress you, telling you he really got into what he was singing about and wasn't crushed if you didn't dig it. It's admirable. And I'm going to guess this is a big reason why he is/was loved.

[@biancamarvel9473]

My first Motörhead song was Overkill. I was a teenager and felt like I got a brick to the face. It became my favorite because it gives the listener exactly what they asked for. The fake out twice back into the intro. It's just phenomenal.

[@hughmurphy151]

When Ace of spades was the biggest most well known song.. and you hear Overkill..it moves.. totally agree its a badass riff too 🎉🎉🎉

[@Hoefnerman]

Same

[@dwightdhansen]

Mine was Iron Fist. Headbanger's Ball in 1987. It was like a religious experience.

[@biancamarvel9473]

@@dwightdhansen That sounds so awesome!

[@loafersheffield]

@@dwightdhansen Donnington 84 or 85?? Seen 'em 4 times since. Last time at Sheffield with Saxon supporting. Missus was pregnant with our kid. He doesn't listen very well... Wonder why?

[@gregr2784]

His imperfection , sloppiness and everything else was just perfect . RIP Lemmy 🙏.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

It's authentic. It's raw. It's real. This is what I'm missing in the musical mainstream today, where autotune rules the airwaves and songs are written by committees instead of artists. I'm not a big Motorhead fan myself but that's purely a matter of personal taste. However, I've got nothing but respect for them for how real they were at every stage of their career, even when they were at the top of the heap of the metal scene. Authenticity is what really touches people, and that is what makes Motorhead's music immortal. You hear it in the riffs, you hear it in the lyrics, you hear it in Lemmy's imperfect singing. The love they get from their legions of fans even all these decades later and years after Lemmy's passing is completely deserved.

[@tomg268]

Motörhead was my first gig age 13, I left that room with ringing in my ears. Was so sad when he died. He was the classic scary-looking rocker with a heart of gold.

[@Zeitgeistpionier]

Lemmy is more than a Singer, he's a immortal Rock'n'Roll-God. It's not only his singing, it's also his character and the cultish fog of mystery and tales which are surrounding him and making him a legend.

[@althejazzman]

Great choice of words!

[@graemem111]

Yes, his mic position was deliberate, as was the sling of his Rickenbacker. All part of the package. Please don’t forget Philthy’s drumming and Fast Eddie’s contributions. I remember seeing them live at the Glasgow Apollo on that tour. As with all prior. That experience can not, nor will, be repeated.

[@MitrichMan19]

It’s so cute to watch Elizabeth trying to figure out how Lenny is making that sound without knowing that it’s his actual voice))

[@LuLuBeeBah]

One of the best gravelly voiced rockers mixing rock and hard blues there's ever been. I could listen to this track all day. Legendary. RIP Lemmy. Very missed.

[@neilmilburn5149]

Saw these legends live a few times, I cannot overstate how LOUD they were. Indoors at smaller venues it was honestly painful at times.

[@toddcole1805]

Saw them along with DIO and Iron Maiden

[@cjhlsdfj]

There was a great documentary centered around Lemmy with a scene underscoring the volumes they hit in their performances: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onmxdpihjZesZ9U

[@visionsofbeyond9095]

In 2012 I saw them play right before Megadeth, they were so loud that even with ear protection it was still a bit overwhelming. When Megadeth started their set it seemed quiet in comparison to Motorhead.

[@marceldouwstra5847]

Incredibly loud. Started my tinnitus sadly. Don't blame them though!

[@boblister6174]

seen them in an outdoor event in Sudbury in 94 or 95? they never got booked again with how loud they were. great band live.

[@SabuIsCrazy]

Lemmy was a special, special man. He truly made you feel like you were a long lost friend when you interacted with him. I was lucky enough to be able to chat with him when I was in college about history, because he was friends with my professor. He spent a couple hours just chilling and chatting with me, like we were picking up a conversation from years passed. He gave me a pick as a parting gift, and I still keep it with me at all times. Absolute class act of a man.