The 7 Rules of Immortal Rock 'n' Roller Lemmy Kilmister

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Lemmy Kilmister is the undisputed leader of the Motorhead group. An English worker who revolutionized rock music, comparable to what Igor Stravinsky did in academic or Ornette Coleman in jazz. Here are seven life rules to remember even after Lemmy's death.

Lemmy Kilmister Bassist, vocalist, permanent leader of Motorhead

At twenty, we are all sure that we are immortal. At thirty we hope to be immortal. At forty we pray that death will not be painful. And by old age we are convinced that death is somewhere nearby.

1. Do what you love

“Death is inevitable, it awaits us all. Of course, you only begin to really realize such things when you get close to my age. I'm not worried about dying soon. I'm ready to die. I would only like to leave, still doing what I love. Even if I die tomorrow, so be it. All perfectly.

2. Don't get discouraged and get things done

“Never give up,” Lemmy says. “And always have a bottle or two in reserve. When we started, everyone around us said that Motorhead would not last half a year on stage. In those days I really wanted to annoy these talkers, and I continued to do my job, no matter what."

3. Don't regret anything

Lemmy has repeatedly admitted in interviews and autobiography that he never regretted anything. “I hope people will like it, I advise everyone to buy two copies for themselves. You will not be disappointed. Why not three? A glass holder made of two discs is more convenient if you don't like them."

4. Remember that silence is golden

“Most people, their mother's shit, simply do not know how to substantiate their point of view. There is an opinion and that's it. So everyone should shut up and start thinking, go back to school and learn history."

5. Get closer to people

Most of Motorhead's lyrics were influenced by conversations with real people. “You need to not only please yourself, but also please the public,” Lemmy said. "I will never knowingly treat another as a person of a lower rank."

6. Don't ignore problems - solve them

“I don’t understand those people who believe that if you ignore something, it will disappear by itself. Nothing of the kind: if you pretend that this does not exist, then it will gain strength. Europe ignored Hitler for a long time. As a result, he cut out a quarter of the world."

7. Feelings are the most important part of life

“It is very important not to forget about your own experiences. If you always remember your own experiences, then you will not forget about other people's feelings."