He was also known for his bass playing style and using his Rickenbacker bass to create an 'overpowered, distorted rhythmic rumble'. He was also noted for his unique way of singing, which was once described as 'looking up towards a towering microphone tilted down into his weather-beaten face'. It was once declared 'one of the most recognisable voices in rock'. He was the founder, lead singer, bassist and primary songwriter of the rock band Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member, and a member of Hawkwind from 1971 to 1975.Ī foundational force in the genre following the advent of the new wave of British heavy metal, Lemmy was known for his appearance, which included his signature friendly mutton chops, his military-influenced fashion sense and his gravelly rasp of a voice.
Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy Kilmister or simply Lemmy, was an English musician.
