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RIP Lemmy

Motorhead's front-man has passed away

By Neil Greenway | Published:

Download Festival 2016 - around the festival site
Photo credit: Luke Seagrave


Lemmy - Motorhead's Ian Kilmister - has sadly passed away, aged 70.

Rocking almost right to the end, the band had tourdates arranged for next month, plus an appearance at Download 2016 already announced.

A true legend in a business that is often too-quick to label someone a legend, he was also a gentleman. He lived fast and died at a rip old age despite his best efforts. Rock in peace, mate.

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