The Quietus interviews Lemmy

We talk to the one and only Mr Lemmy Kilminster about his love of rock & roll, Hawkwind, his love of punk rock & Nirvana, and why humans can learn a lot from the ants... but for now, "You can love the individual, but you can't love the race... we're arrogant bastards. We're like a dose of crabs"
Filmed by Marc Broussely in association with LoudPixels.

[@philbertb]

I met Lemmy once, around 1980, in a bar in London. He was with some people, but still made time to talk to me and my friend for 10 minutes. Top guy.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Lemmy always knew there would be no Motorhead if it wasn't for the fans. A strong character trait he kept throughout his life.

[@wardka]

One thing I just noticed after watching several Lemmy interviews -- he really seems to like other bands. He's always quick with praise for them. You don't hear other musicians doing that.

[@mikerobertson9644]

Alienart very true man I'm a musician new on the scene and even show I've done with other bands the other bands just hate and talk shit about the other me on the other hand when a bands done with their set even if I didn't really like the music or the genre of music I wall up to them shake their hand and tell em great show/performance cause with being a musician I can relate to the blood sweat and tears and hrs that go into writing a song and to put ur self out their part of the resion I lv motorhead so much is cause lemmys attitude reminds me of my own ;) lv u lemmy miss u hope ur playing a show were ever your at now R.I.P

[@docksudavellaneda9173]

Alienart yes very good fella

[@CirclingtheFringes]

Thats because Lemmy was a very sweet and positive minded man.

[@BiWesCrew]

That's because he loved music and was a musician and not a dickhead. How could one not enjoy other peoples creativity?

[@neonskyline1]

@@BiWesCrew There's a lot of People only like one type of music, sad, my Son has tattoos of Motorhead, one a signature off Lemmy, he's a huge fan also of the Pet Shop Boys and loves Chas and Dave lol

[@Jrue61]

"my father didn't abuse me because I didn't have one, so that was easy." What a fucking legend. ♠️🤘

[@dmwilko]

Lemmy, the ultimate rock n’ roll badass - is man enough to say 13:07 “It’s nicer to be nice..why not?”…brings a tear to the eye. You are missed Lemmy. RIP

[@HankFinkle11]

Lemmy had a pretty keen intellect.

[@gordonm7038]

Scott Reed He had soul like James Brown.

[@123TauruZ321]

Earth signs usually are.

[@davidec.4021]

Lord Byron on speed

[@Jrue61]

Very.

[@MrTimjm009]

He learned to be a streetwise kind of person fairly early on , the rest is lots of experiences

[@eb20675]

Honest person, you can see that in his eyes, saw Motorhead 3 times live, will never forget...R.I.P.

[@711honved]

Lemmy is looking tired & rheumy in this clip. However, he remains 100% genuine & his honesty is a breath of fresh air. I shall miss Lemmy's pragmatism & his constant presence throughout my life. Rock & roll lost one of its greats & the human race lost an honest, caring man.

[@gordonm7038]

711honved He was a lovely guy. Loved music loved taking the piss just a great guy who loved Buddy Holly's and Jimmy Reed' s approach.

[@123TauruZ321]

Don't mean to offend a fellow Motörhead brother, but i am quite sick of people dramatizing his health. He lived a hard rock'n roll lifestyle, and he worked hard too, always on the road or in the studio. Drank and smoked heavily and certainly had his fair share of other substances too. It was his choice, it is to be expected. Just leave it alone.

[@ellie698]

He lived a life of excess but lived to the age of 70. Hard bastard 😎

[@alcollins8212]

@@123TauruZ321 He did a lot of speed. DESPITE the DEA's lies, it will NOT hurt you unless you take it to such excess you neglect your daily nutrition. He's been doing speed for over 40 years, and if he had had a PSA test and colonoscopy like anyone over 60 should, he'd still be with us. . I rest my case.

[@alcollins8212]

@@123TauruZ321 He did speed for 40+ years. He did not neglect his body's need for nutrients and it did not hurt him, as it would not hurt anyone whjo uses it with common sense.

[@shaunmcgee4204]

The world was a much better place while Lemmy was in it. R.I.P. Mr Kilmister. 🌟

[@panzerdivisionserbia]

RIP Lemmy (Return If Possible)

[@TheMotb91]

I think he's having a too good of a time making music again with wurzel and Philty to come back unfortunately

[@Blackpool-no2vt]

RASAP (Return As soon As Possible)

[@steveponder4842]

I’m sure he would give and do anything to come back, but he would most definitely have a different attitude, guaranteed!!!! But he cannot, that ship has sailed!!!!!!

[@rambleon1182]

The live concerts are sadly missed

[@tednugent8501]

No virgins left in heaven now.

[@markhooren5530]

Lemmy was the real deal...nothing false about him he was the personification of what a real rock star is. The music industry just don't want to produce Rock Stars anymore. RIP Lemmy thanks for all the music

[@alanbbrady8196]

I read Hawkwind by David Abraham's . In it Dave Brock eludes to the reasons why Lemmy got sacked from his band . Lemmy was overly aggressive when woken from two days in bed while the rest of them were trying to get to the next gig . Lemmy repeated this inconsiderate behaviour all over North America and by the time they were due in Edmonton they took a vote and he got binned. Lemmy has never forgiven the members of Hawkwind and in the last few years it was stylish to blame Hawkwind , it was indeed his own fault that it led to his sacking. Lemmy had been on stage many times as a guest at lots of Hawkwind gigs and just once it would have been pious of him to have admitted he was wrong about his back biting attitude . I have always been a fan and mean no disrespect but the truth is the truth and Americans are usually 30 years behind the story . Dave Grohl's first ever sighting of the band was on the Young Ones TV show . This was obviously the Classic line up had split and Philthy was to leave straight after . Despite a new incarnation Lemmy was flogging a dead horse because the Classic line up was the best line up .

[@kjartanosmundsen]

Lemmy has been my idol since I was young (now 52). When I was 14 I was attending a concert in Figgjo, Norway. Between songs I raised my arm - at the back end of the sports-hall they were playing at and he said "Thats right son" - lol - I,ll never forget it. I was with an older neighbor/buddy - and his father came to pick us up when the gig finished. He said: "The volume was ok in the parking lot, BEFORE I got out of the car. 🤘🕺

[@marnistone6153]

I love how he was still dressing like a badass even when he reached old age :D

[@gordonm7038]

Marni Stone He gave no fucks.

[@keef71]

like he said himself - it wasn't a stage costume he would take off at the end of the day, it was how he dressed every day

[@adanrios7323]

He never stopped being a bad ass

[@grimreaper2773]

Marni Stone well he never stopped being a badass it wasnt dress up for him it was him

[@popscyclep8084]

Dressing?

[@eduardocardoso1957]

2019 and still miss you Lem!

[@metalonroad]

Me too..., every day !!! :-(((

[@eduardocardoso1957]

Let's celebrate him forever dude!Cheers!!!..

[@abheekgulati8551]

2020 and counting forever

[@3amigos919]

2024

[@michel.spiegel]

Top geezer. RIP Lemmy, you f*cking legend.

[@mlugin8050]

A real Legend. Humble and fair aver since. Rockstar but always one of us ordinary but proud people. I miss you Sir Kilmister

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

I've learned so much about life listening to him " be a decent guy until they f*ck around with you then f*ck them double you know"

[@vincentpaul835]

A very grounded interview by both players. I saw Motorhead open for Slayer at the Montreal forum. I think in '88 or '89. I'm thankful to have been to a Motorhead concert.

[@reasonrally6658]

Lemmy shoots from the hip..sometimes brutally honest, but always from the heart and genuine. RIP Lemmy.

[@123TauruZ321]

Yeah, he's careful where he aims, if he thinks you just need a waking up he aims for the leg. If you're an asshole bastard he aims for your head.

[@christopherbell4543]

His words are straight from the heart and dead on point Lemmy is a Rock N Roll prophet.

[@hafstrat]

Listen to warrior on the edge of time. Massively underrated. Some stunningly clever bass work from Lemmy. Track one. Assault and battery through to the end. Magnificent production too.

[@cosmicman621]

Howard Forton yes great bass lines...he had an excellent ear

[@jesscooney8443]

Once again.. god bless lemmy. We will miss you 🖤🖤

[@vinnyrogers1499]

RIP Lemmy you are surely missed!

[@blzbob7936]

Always honest. No bullshit. Have fun in RnR afterlife Ian. Thank you for the joy you gave us. x

[@elflakeador09]

Really good interview, Lemmy was such a smart respectful guy. Plenty of wise words.

[@tralfamadorian3081]

I love this man, so smart, brash, funny, and kind actually

[@CharlesBennett-mx2bg]

I would have loved to have meet this legend I got no sleep at 14 when it came out and he was a god to me from that point on I Will miss him a great deal but he will loved through his music and us we are Motorhead and we play Rock n Roll

[@gusntroll]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen with Lemmy, he looks really confortable. R.I.P Lemmy

[@stevieh9860]

I'm not sure if he suffered fools gladly, but he always came across as a genuine bloke. He never bad mouthed in public, he just sat there knowing what he was capable of. He knew how much better than most he was, he never had to keep stating it. He just played his own Ace of Spades, which is- " you think you're good? Watch THIS! " And once he opened up, that bowel opening, teeth loosening, earthquake of a sound, that is all that needed to happen, any challenge was defeated.

[@keef71]

if you were a fool (esp. an interviewer), lemmy wouldn't suffer you - you would be taken to bits

[@simonmcglary]

Over the past year I have come to the conclusion it’s better to be content than happy! Now, what did Lemmy say in this interview? The knowledge and wisdom of Lemmy was immense. If you’ve seen the movie “Airheads” you’ll understand the trick question. If you can say anything about Lemmy, he was genuine and true to himself! He will never be forgotten!

[@a.b.317]

In rock all his life and still well spoken and coherent. Makes me wonder what happened to Ozzy

[@Zettel9016]

Mountains of drugs and an ocean of alcohol, perhaps two.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Hard drugs, lemmy knew his limits, just took speed and booze

[@MontyCantsin5]

@bonkeydollocks1879: And a hell of a lot of acid for a number of years.

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

I miss u Lemmy :(

[@sarahphillips6811]

Such a cool guy 😎🏴‍☠️ x

[@jarrahdrum]

Great interview. Thank you

[@dollyjeanstevens]

Even though a short interview probably the best interview that was ever filmed with Lemmy where you could see inside his soul and the words 'do as you would be done by' is what I try to model my life on!

[@garyt8441]

He was dying when that interview was done

[@garyt8441]

@Mark Seymour He wasn't as thin as that in 2010 or 2011

[@milibor-iu2dl5be8t]

He was not ,,This was in November,2010...

[@bossmanbossman5481]

Well he most likely had cancer at this point and didn’t find out until he finally went to a doctor 2 days before he died

[@youngdylan5083]

@Mark Seymour why would you doubt it

[@bossmanbossman5481]

I think it’s definitely possible, some people live for years and years with cancer before they die. Also it could be said that he has had cancer his whole life but took 70 years to kill him. We will never really know. RIP Lemmy and original line up of Mötorhead but long live Mötorhead. They are Rock n Roll

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Lemmy and Philo are my favorites. i found Motorhead really late. a shame really

[@RC-gg1ib]

A fudgin genius of common sense. Straight truth no bull

[@fulcher64]

probably the best interview i have seen with Lemmy god rest his soul...

[@solnasonen]

Legend.

[@viviancooper3155]

Dying BREED OF REAL ROCK & ROLL. Thanks Lemmy for your blunt honesty and always doing it 100 percent your way.You will be missed RIP Lemmy. They don’t make em like they used too.

[@Hellbillyhok]

I still fuckin miss seein lemmy & motorhead in November in Glasgow, RIP lemmy

[@khairowensullivan7489]

One of The shittiest part of my life, I'm never gonna meet this legend On of The best part is, knowing his existence and his works. Thank you Lem. We are Motörhead, we play rock n roll

[@123TauruZ321]

That's the great thing about him, people who's lives have been through the rough can relate to him, because he kept going in that lifestyle even if he surely had millions of pounds available to him. That's a true human being.

[@khairowensullivan7489]

+123TauruZ321 Fuck yes. He's just a rock n roll legend. There's only 1 Lemmy and there will never be another and he's very philosophical, genius and really down to earth. I'm an atheist but I'd pray to Lemmy. Lol.

[@snaggleteeth]

I got to speak to him one time and I choked. Was nearly speechless and all I could come up with was a stupid question about reuniting with Fast Eddie and Philthy. A great moment tarnished.

[@danielhammond6348]

@@123TauruZ321 .money doesn't make the man...he shines through that..wish I had a chat with him....and maybe jammed a tune.

[@123TauruZ321]

@@danielhammond6348 I wish i could get piss drunk with a bottle of jd, that is when i start saying my best stuff ^^ Agree with your points.

[@scottmacleod9830]

Seen Motorhead live at LuLus bar in Kitchener, ont. Never forget Lemme coming out and looking up at the mic saying...We Are Motorhead! And we're going to fuck you up!!!

[@danielkelly5112]

The real deal. . Party on in peace Lemmy. .. Party on. ..

[@bulldog8064]

He seemed genuine honest no wonder I'm a moterhead fan! RI.P. Lemmy your music lives on!🤘

[@NOWtheband]

"It's nicer to be nice, innit, why not?" :-)

[@marcd7543]

I love when people who are at one time...often regarded as the scourge of society....eventually prove themselves as the total opposite ...intellectual...loyal...well read ..well spoken etc It is always the sanctimonious you gotta watch out for. R.I.P Lemmy ...we miss ya down here.

[@bigpapaboomboom9735]

Lemmy is the truth

[@caspar_gomez]

so cool how half the stories are from notting hill gate/portobello road, bet he wouldn't stand it there now it's changed so much

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

.. and don't forget to Rock 'n' Roll !

[@w.w.gg.d4038]

♠FUCK I JUST SHED A FUCKIN TEAR. GOD DAM IT. I FUCKING MISS LEMMY SO MUCH. I TRUE HERO!♠

[@jupitorious7925]

The interviewer looks absolutely terrified or slightly overwhelmed

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

Oh my cawd. You sound cute

[@danniehenriksen1116]

Lemmy was not stupid and just an alcoholic. He had brains and was not a stuck up rockstar with bodyguards and a attitude like that icon he was. So humble. Like just Another guy you would meet and be friends with😊. Man a lot of the so called stars today could learn a lot from Lemmy. Lemmy didn't think he was above a god or better than the man on the street. That is so rare Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar comes to mind but that's about it.. I would had said Ozzy but Sharon that awfull human being controls him he"s just a puppet.. Sad because Ozzy are the same breed as Lemmy but that f.. b.. put a spell on him. She's so fake. I hate that f.. b..

[@Nautilus1972]

'Just' an alcoholic. Some of the smartest people you could imagine are alcoholics. It's not related to intelligence.

[@marcopoulin1897]

You just right men humble lemny 🤘🤘🍺👺☠️

[@crsantin]

He’s not Lemmy if he’s not chain smoking but damn cigarettes are terrible. His breathing is just awful here. The guy was so talented and a genuine person. Motörhead was an amazing band.

[@exkillerthraserdavid7032]

Lemmy killmister =🤟🤟👊👊👊👍👍👌👌🤘👏

[@exkillerthraserdavid7032]

Takk for liken daniel

[@tomservo5347]

We miss you Lemmy, Philthy, and Fast Eddie. At least your legacy is enjoyed by people disenfranchised with today's PC crap.

[@igordewit7357]

See..Rock n roll is not about being a loudmouth brainless fool...Quite the opposite actually,in Lemmy's case. He was a true gentleman. Class act,for real!!!😇

[@markdrouin8094]

Lemmy looks really worn down hear his face tells the story of his life but he still had weight on and was playing and touring not long after he lost all the weight got really feeble but still had his will and fuck off attitude , his insiders view of 60 s and 70 s rock made him a living history book.

[@DougieFresh13]

Lemmy needed in search of Hawkwind to come up and fucking tell em! ! ! !

[@animalcracker8623]

buy a humble man a drink at the rainbow and always remember perfection!!!!! aint none better!!!!!!!!!!

[@lucidnightmares2121]

Lemmy is Godzilla's spirit animal...🤘

[@thelemmykilmistermuseum4265]

I USED TO CALL LEM "KILLER" . HE TOLD ME THAT WAS HIS NICK NANE WHEN HE WAS IN SCHOLL !!

[@jimbothompson6540]

A rare bird

[@loafersheffield]

Ah. G'won. Indulge me! @8:50 Lemmy and George Carlin. 2 of my heroes. Fuck! I'm a miserable cunt. "Save the bees, save the trees. Save the whales, save those snails!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYiWZHuImJZ0bMU

[@randyfrost1160]

🐐

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

Might as well print sole

[@Rickswars]

Lemmy was a hard rock band not heavy metal, he quoted many times before.

[@chrisschneider5156]

The only thing I regret I only got too see motorhead once when they and the late great Ronnie James Dio open for Iron Maiden at Polaris Amber theater long time ago

[@123TauruZ321]

Savor that moment, many didn't get to see them at all. And you can switch on a DVD or see on KZbin. I saw them 4 times live, best experiences of my life. I recommend 1916 Live Everything louder than everything else Live Munich. That is the best live show i've ever seen by any band. So raw and unpolished.

[@michaelmendillo7513]

IT'S NICER TO BE NICE,,,, I MEAN, WHY NOT ? ,,,, LEMMY. 😁🙏💕👍😇🌠

[@someoneelse101]

How long before his death did this interview rake place?

[@neilfletcher9670]

Li llemmy

[@chuckhill5826]

Well, my birthday was always somewhat entertaining to me until I turned 35. Now it's a day to remember the one and only, Lemmy Kilmister. This video makes it weird because my younger brother's birthday is April 5th. Any Nirvana fan knows what Courtney did that da... I mean what happened that day in 1994. Really strange how these dates became. Lemmy and Kurt. Get yourself a double blacktooth and raise some goddamn hell! Getcha pull!

[@Zettel9016]

Stop with the "kurt didn't kill himself" bullshit. You just look stupid and immature as an 8th grader trying to sound knowledgeable. Enough already.

[@LondonDada]

Lemmy would sure have got his speed-ravaged teeth into this covid shite.

[@loafersheffield]

Lemmy n George Carlin. Fear of germs. The germs would have never stood a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_QfoGanqitldU

[@alanbbrady8196]

At what point does Dave Grohl appear as an authority on EVERYTHING?

[@mercifulradio5441]

How on earth did he play bass in his first gig if he had never picked one up before? That must have been odd!

[@godstomper]

Merciful Radio well he is god.

[@keef71]

he was a rhythm guitarist, so he wasn't completely new. he just ended up playing bass like a rhythm guitar - chord shapes and strumming the strings. it's still something he doesn't get credit for. to watch him play live is amazing - see what his left and right hands are doing, neither are just single note plod-along

[@grimreaper2773]

Merciful Radio he already knew how to play guitar so im sure he new enough basic cords to do the gigs

[@bgrajeda1]

Root notes most likely

[@robguitarwizard]

Its not hard to play bass of you can already play guitar.

[@verticalhitchhiker]

..lemmy weard eisernes kreuz..

[@123TauruZ321]

Be a decent guy until they fuck with you, and then you fuck them double ^^ Best life advice i'e ever heard. I've always been like that too. That is Earth energy in Astrology in a nutshell.

[@Smelend]

what the name of the song in the start?

[@andreasozio789]

Turn to dust!!!

[@AnthonyVolpe]

Smelend I think it's "Get Back in Line"

[@timbennette7718]

Get back in line

[@samtolley1023]

Smelend You can use a app called Shazam to find the names of some songs.

[@J.A.Hansen]

Be who you are ! Whatelse can you do ? Im sure Lemmy wouldn't get along with this woke movement,that our world is into these days...These days you have to watch out what you say and so on.Lemmy had a codex of honour and manners and a lot of wisdom.There will never be no second Lemmy or so.He was one of the kind like David Bowie.Somehow after Bowie and Lemmy left our world,the world lost a lot of spirit.The so called new normal these days is a piece of garbage.However the good old days live on inside the music,and nowhere else.What we have today is something I have to learn to live with,but apart from that I don't like it.What what can you do against it ? Bloody nothing mate ! Be who you are□

[@mjh5437]

He`s in denial about his father...He was a professional footballer with Port Vale FC.

[@safeashouses211]

I disagree with Lemmy about Paul Rudolph. His bass playing sounds bloody amazing on "Atomhenge 76".

[@chazbakes5873]

safeashouses211 Wasnt lem tho

[@TheRageaholic]

Lemmy liked Nirvana. Proof even God isn't perfect.

[@fionarobins4958]

Sorry u think this,nirvana are my fav band,as well as motorhead,led zeppelin,rolling stones,cream,Jimi Hendrix,the Ramones,David Bowie,.....the list is really too long,Lemmy loved genuine,real musicians&that's why he liked kurt's guitar style/sound....🤘💜

[@kostantinosmag2986]

BEST OF THE BEST.......

[@jcmangan]

When was this?

[@Zettel9016]

2010-11...just after The World is Yours came out. Probably 2011.

[@philjones45]

I think some think this was 2015, it obviously isn't. He looked very different towards the end. My guess is that this was about 2011.

[@milibor-iu2dl5be8t]

November, 2010

[@dereksendrak]

Was this his last interview??? This was towards the end...he looks horrible! Miss him! Love that guy

[@keefriff99]

He actually looks and sounds quite good here...there were a few interviews that were closer to the end where you could tell he was deathly ill. Marc Maron's podcast, the Noisey interview, and one in France.

[@philjones45]

At least three or four years before his death. Give the guy a break he was about 66 or 67 here. Looks fine.

[@DudelPaul]

always the same boring questions

[@magnarius3174]

Lemmy is God, not the interwiever.

[@Road2redemtion]

Aperture manipulation 101? Ffs.

[@pirate259]

Wise words.......I hated fucking sport too...:)

[@gniewomircioek6845]

I can't understand single word :(

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Free your mind then.

[@TheFu3lman]

My takeaway's from this video: - Lemmy was a solid dude. - He would make a terrible hand model.

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

@Winston's Bogy Or Jack Daniels :P

[@NOWtheband]

True. I very much doubt anyone would admit to being his hand twin.

[@johnhowe8424]

@@NOWtheband absolutely true but those hands did give us metal so that’s good enough

[@NOWtheband]

@@johnhowe8424 - I'm very glad you agree. Thank you. :-) Regarding 'hand twin' = I was referencing a joke made by one of the characters of the television show "Friends" because of Jason Thomas' mention of Lemmy being a 'terrible hand model'.. I'm not an ex-spurt but I believe metal, in it's infancy, was around before Lemmy began Motorhead in 1975 (I don't count Hawkwind, Sam Gopal or The Rockin' Vickers as being proto-metal) but i wouldn't dispute that he helped it's development!

[@kathjleenscarrott9865]

it seems to me that if you had only heard 1 or 2 motorhead songs and watched lemmy interviews you can't help but love his honesty.no B.S. plain talking and his love for rock music and what he does.RIP Lemmy your music will be still being played in 50 years time still inspiring the bands to come.Thank God

[@cgavin1]

"There will be, but we won't like it. And that's just as it should be." Amen brother! What a wise dude he was.

[@christiandesayes4718]

THANKS FOR SHARING§ A FRENCH MOTORHEAD FAN SINCE 1978§ §! cheers!

[@geothon]

He was a really smart dude.

[@pompom7x728]

Lemmy is adorable 🤠🤘🏼🤩🎸♠️🎼🇫🇷🇨🇭☘️🌺😊

[@interplanetarymusic7929]

Like napalm to the bone 🤣🤘

[@fabiendemarseille]

LEMMY IS GOD!!!..repose en paix!

[@kirbyhans5261]

Lemmy would sit in the rainbow bar and grill and hang out with his fans and fellow musicians. I loved watching them play , but never got to meet him. I was living near him i just didn't know. We miss you sir.😞

[@muchagrande1687]

Please fix the shitty sound , it’s a disgrace.

[@jesscooney8443]

Lemmy even threw in a George Carlin quote.. awesome

[@brandonhaynes2652]

Yeah man the bit about we only fuck up what we need to survive on this planet like the Oxygen, and it’s made of volcanoes it’ll be here long ago after we are gone. dark, insightful, yet hilarious.