The roar of engines and unmistakeable smell of petrol fumes signalled the arrival of a Harley Davidson convoy descending on Nottingham’s Talbot Street last night, as the ashes of Lemmy Kilmister of celebrated band Motörhead were delivered to Rock City...
Blocking the road and revving their engines, a 55-strong cavalcade of bikers was met with cheers and applause from the steps of Rock City as they delivered the ashes of Lemmy Kilmister from the celebrated band Motörhead to the venue.
With temperatures soring and the sun beating down, the turnout was truly impressive between the waiting crowds and Lemmy’s entourage of bikers who soon lined the street from Black Cherry Lounge to beyond Rescue Rooms.
As Lemmy’s urn was carried inside, things took a more sombre tone as hundreds of people queued to spend a few moments with one of the true great figureheads of British rock history. Although Lemmy passed nine years ago, it is clear that his death still cuts deep, with fans taking quiet moments of reflection with their idol, seeking comfort in their companions, or taking the chance to ‘rock out’ with their fallen legend.
Following the close of this year’s Bloodstock festival, the specially created "Lemmy Forever" urn is now proudly on display behind ‘punch-proof’ glass, within the walls of Rock City where Motörhead played 10 shows over four decades, spanning 1987 to 2006. This new shrine will act as Lemmy’s home away from home, giving fans from around the country a central location to for his legion of followers to pay their respects, before his annual pilgrimage back to Bloodstock Festival. Alongside the shrine is an aptly shaped ace of spades plaque which tells readers of this yearly journey, whilst immortalising one of Lemmy’s best known quotes. The plaque reads:
Lemmy Kilmister
1945 – 2015
His ashes rest here at Rock City, encapsulated in this sculpture. Each year, they journey to Bloodstock Festival, celebrating his indomitable spirit.
"You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools, but that's the way I like it baby, I don't wanna live forever."
Forever immortalised, forever a god of rock.
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