Thin Lizzy on Anniversary Tour 2016/17 (UK, USA)

 

Anniversary Shows 2016 / 2017

40 Years Since Jailbreak Album Release
30 Years Since Phil Lynott’s Passing
SCOTT GORHAM – GUITAR
DAMON JOHNSON – GUITAR
RICKY WARWICK – LEAD VOCALS / GUITAR
DARREN WHARTON - KEYBOARDS
MIKKEY DEE – DRUMS

The Bands statement on the website:

Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as “Jailbreak”, “The Boys Are Back In Town”, “Still In Love With You”, “Cold Sweat”, “Emerald” and “Don’t Believe A Word” between 1969 and 1983.

2016 is a year that includes a couple of important anniversaries in the history of Thin Lizzy.  On March 26^th, 1976, Thin Lizzy released the iconic “Jailbreak” album to the world. featuring such classic rock staples as “The Boys Are Back In Town” and the title track, “Jailbreak” and it become one of the most important albums of that era.  Now we are 40 years on since the release of that milestone and it is time to celebrate it. 

2016 also see’s 30 years since Phil Lynott passed away (January 4^th, 1986) and the world lost a rock legend.  But his legacy lives on and celebrating that legacy is what is in store.  In the summer of 2016 going into 2017, Thin Lizzy will stage a handful of special shows to commemorate these important milestones.

The Thin Lizzy lineup is vocalist Ricky Warwick, guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson, and Darren Wharton on keyboards.  As special guest, we have seasoned drummer Mikkey Dee from Motorhead.

Scott Gorham “With Black Star Riders taking some time off the road to work on their third album , I thought it would be really cool to do some Thin Lizzy shows as it’s an anniversary year, to have some fun and to re-live the good old days.  We will only do half a dozen or so dates to keep them special.  For personal reasons Brian Downey won’t be with us but we have the incredible Mikkey Dee on the drum stool, which we are all very excited about.  We will announce who is on bass shortly”

Mikkey Dee: “it’s an honor to be asked to play with Thin Lizzy on these dates, being a life long fan I am so happy and excited to playing with the band on these shows. It’s going to be great!”

The First Announced shows are:
July 23^rd 2016 – UK, Ashford Kent – Ramblin’ Man Fair
http://www.ramblinmanfair.com
ticket link:
http://ramblinmanfair.seetickets.com/
Jan 19^th to 23^rd 2017 –  USA, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Cruise V
http://www.rocklegendscruisev.com
ticket link:
https://rocklegendscruise.rezmagic.com/booking/reservation/start?tripid=2976

Sir Terry Wogan has died (1938 - 2016)

Another sad loss 

Sir Michael Terence "Terry" Wogan, KBE DL (3 August 1938 – 31 January 2016) was an Irish radio and television broadcaster who worked for the BBC in Great Britain for most of his career. Before he retired from his BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast programme Wake Up to Wogan in 2009, it had eight million regular listeners, making him the most listened-to radio broadcaster in Europe. Wogan began his career on the Irish national broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann where he presented shows such as Jackpot in the 1960s.

BBC News: Sir Terry Wogan: Veteran broadcaster dies, aged 77

The Guardian: Terry Wogan: from son of an Irish grocer to legendary broadcaster

The Telegraph: Terry Wogan, legendary BBC broadcaster, dies of cancer aged 77

KISS haben ihre Tour in Deutschland abgesagt!

KISS is excited to announce the following 2016 Tour Dates for Germany:

20. Mai 2016 Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle  abgesagt

21. Mai 2016 Frankfurt, Festhalle abgesagt

23. Mai 2016 Dortmund, Westfalenhalle abgesagt

HierKISS is excited to announce the following 2016 German Tour dates!
May 20, 2016 - Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany
May 21, 2016 - Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany
May 23, 2016  - Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany
A KISS Concert Club exclusive ticket and VIP Meet n Greet Package pre-sale takes place today at 12 pm (local venue time).
- See more at: http://www.kissonline.com/#sthash.FSLM6TkX.dpuf

(c) inesmusicpics (Hamburg, 2015)

José Carreras comes to Germany 2016

Startenor José Carreras feierte 2014/15 in der Titelrolle der Oper „El Juez“ (Der Richter) ein triumphales Comeback auf der Opernbühne. Mit standing ovations, ausverkauften Opernvorstellungen und Kritiken, die ihm einmal mehr Weltformat bescheinigten. Von „Traumcomeback“ berichteten angesehene Medien wie „Die Welt“, „Die Zeit“, Süddeutsche oder „Focus“. (Am 2. Juli 2016 hat die Oper auch in Wien Premiere!)

José Carreras	BERLIN Philharmonie Berlin	Mi, 12.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	LEIPZIG Gewandhaus zu Leipzig	Sa, 15.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	STUTTGART Liederhalle Beethovensaal	Mo, 17.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	HAMBURG Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Großer Saal	Do, 20.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	MÜNCHEN Philharmonie im Gasteig	Di, 25.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	MANNHEIM Rosengarten Mozartsaal	Mo, 31.10.16 20:00 Uhr
José Carreras	FRANKFURT / MAIN Alte Oper Frankfurt	So, 15.01.17 18:00 Uhr

Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane died age

It doesn´t stop ...

Paul Kantner (March 17, 1941 – January 28, 2016), one of the giants of the San Francisco music scene, died Thursday. Mr. Kantner, a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane, was 74 and had suffered a heart attack this week.

Paul Lorin Kantner was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, known for co-founding Jefferson Airplane, a leading psychedelic rock band of the counterculture era, and its more commercial spin-off band Jefferson Starship. 

Ellie Goulding on Tour 2016 (Germany, Luxemburg, Austria)

Ellie Goulding: Englands Pop-Wunder

Die 28-jährige Britin Ellie Goulding zählte bereits mit ihrem Debütalbum „Lights“ zu den hoffnungsvollsten Newcomern der britischen Folk- und Popmusik. Bereits vor Veröffentlichung auch nur eines Songs wurde sie mit zwei der renommiertesten Vorboten für eine internationale Karriere geehrt: einem Brit Award und dem Titel „BBC Sound 2010“. Mit „Lights“ stieg ihr Stern auf globaler Ebene rasant. Es nahm die Spitzenposition der UK-Charts ein und verkaufte sich mehr als 1,6 Millionen Mal. 2012 folgte ihr zweites Album „Halcyon“, das unmittelbar an die Erfolge des Debüts anknüpfte und Ellie Goulding in den USA mit einer Top 10-Platzierung den endgültigen Durchbruch bescherte. Seither zählt Ellie Goulding zu den Topstars unter den globalen, weiblichen Solokünstlern, mit mittlerweile mehr als sechs Millionen verkauften Alben und über 15 Millionen abgesetzten Singles. Ende Juli schloss Ellie Goulding die Arbeiten zu ihrem dritten Album ab, das voraussichtlich im Spätherbst erscheint. Nach zwei Jahren Abstinenz von den deutschen Konzertbühnen kommt die einnehmende Sängerin zwischen dem 21. Januar und dem 26. Februar für sechs Konzerte nach Deutschland. Die Stationen sind Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, München und Oberhausen.

Ellie Goulding	FRANKFURT Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt	Mo, 25.01.16 19:00 Uhr
Ellie Goulding	STUTTGART Porsche-Arena	Mi, 27.01.16 19:00 Uhr
Ellie Goulding	WIEN Wiener Stadthalle Halle D	Fr, 29.01.16 19:30 Uhr
Ellie Goulding	MÜNCHEN Olympiahalle München	Di, 02.02.16 19:00 Uhr
Ellie Goulding	OBERHAUSEN König-Pilsener-ARENA	Fr, 26.02.16 19:00 Uhr
Ellie Goulding	ESCH ALZETTE / LUXEMBURG ROCKHAL	Mo, 29.02.16 20:00 Uhr

Jimmy Bain verstorben (1947 - 2016)

Another sad loss:

James Stewart "Jimmy" Bain (19 December 1947 – 24 January 2016) was a Scottish bass guitarist best known for playing in the bands Rainbow and Dio with Ronnie James Dio. He also worked with Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, co-writing on his solo albums. Wikipedia

Jimmy Bain, Bassist der Bands Dio und Rainbow, verstorben.
Wie heute bekannt wurde, ist der Rockmusiker Jimmy Bain am 24. Januar 2016 im Alter von 68 Jahren verstorben. Ritchie Blackmore hatte ihn seinerzeit in die Band Rainbow geholt, wo er bei deren Alben "Rising" und "On Stage" mitwirkte.
1983 schloss er sich DIO an und war dort während deren erfolgreichster Phase tätig. Zuletzt war Jimmy Mitglied in der Band "Last In Line".
Über die Todesursache gibt es derzeit keine näheren Angaben.

Metal Hammer: Jimmy Bain (Dio, Rainbow) im Alter von 68 Jahren verstorben 

 

An Audience with Martin Kemp (UK)

Martin John Kemp is an English actor, musician, and occasional television presenter, best known as the bassist in the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for his portrayal as Steve Owen from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Wikipedia

Will Wilde on Tour 2016 (Europe)

Chip Hawkes Tour 2016 (solo and Cruise etc.)

(c) ik (flickr-album, inesmusicpics)

  

April 2016

16. Norway. With Brian Poole & Vanity Fare

Sixties Gold Tour 2016

Featuring: The Searchers, P.J. Proby, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Wayne Fontana, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap.

September

23. The Hexagon - Reading

24. Central Theatre - Chatham (2 Shows)

25. Cliffs Pavilion - Southend

28. Regent Theatre - Ipswich

29. Corn Exchange - Cambridge

30th September - 3rd October - Cruise with Brian Poole.

For more information CLICK HERE.

October 

5. Venue Cymru - Llandudno

6. Derngate Theatre - Northampton

7. Winter Gardens - Margate

8. Alban Arena - ST. Albans (2 Shows)

9. Orchard Theatre - Dartford (2 Shows)

12. ST. David's Hall - Cardiff

13. Mayflower Theatre - Southampton

14. Pavilion Theatre - Weymouth

15. Pavilion Theatre - Plymouth

16. Colston Hall - Bristol

19. Congress Theatre - Eastbourne

20. De Montfort Hall - Leicester 

21. Philharmonic Hall - Liverpool

22. The Dome - Doncaster

23. Symphony Hall - Birmingham

25. The Sage - Gateshead

26. Concert Hall - Glasgow

27. Eden Court - Inverness (2 Shows)

29. Caird Hall - Dundee

30. Grand Theatre - Leeds

NOVEMBER 2016

1. Bridgewater Hall - Manchester

Here are some pictures of the gig at Fairfield Halls Croydon on his recent All Star 60´s Concert: All Star 60´s Concert Croydon 2015

The pictures of his concert in Ipswich 2015: All Stars 60´s Concert Ipswich, The Regent

The last gig for me on the tour 2015: All Star 60´s Concert in Stevenage 2015

Hopefully this  

CCR Revival Band Tour Dates 2016 (Germany)

(c) inesmusicpics (Appen 2015)

RIP Mr. Glenn Frey (1948-2016)

Another very sad day in Rock´N Roll: 

Glenn Lewis Frey (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey played guitar with Eagles as well as piano and keyboards and sang lead vocals on many Eagles hits such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight".

After the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album, No Fun Aloud in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits "The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", "Sexy Girl", "The Heat Is On", "You Belong to the City", "True Love", "Soul Searchin'", and "Livin' Right".

As a member of Eagles, Frey won six Grammy Awards, and five American Music Awards. The Eagles have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the first year they were nominated. As a solo artist and with Eagles combined, Frey has released 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia.

Another loss this year. I love the music of the Eagles and will always remember him. Thank you for the music and for your performances. 

Here are some news messages:

Eagles-Website: It Is With The Heaviest of Hearts That We Announce… 

TMZ: Glenn Frey of the Eagles dead

Tower Of Power’s Gillette Dies (1951 - 2016)

 



Another musician who suddenly left us:

Mic Gillette, a founding member of Tower of Power and its famed horn section, died unexpectedly of a suspected heart attack Jan. 17. He was 64.

Mic Gillette (May 7, 1951 – January 17, 2016) was an American brass player, born and raised in northern California's East Bay area. He was famous for being a member of Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin. His father Ray Gillette was a trombonist with Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, and other big bands. 

Pole Star: Tower Of Power´s Gillette Dies

San Jose Mercury News: Mic Gillette legendary tower of power ...

Drummer Dale Griffin died (1948 - 2016)

RIP DALE GRIFFIN, DRUMMER WITH MOTT THE HOOPLE DIES AGE 67

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35342699

He was a founder member of the group, best known for classic tracks Roll Away The Stone and All The Young Dudes.
The latter was written and produced by David Bowie, who sang backing vocals on the track.

Terence Dale "Buffin" Griffin (24 October 1948 – 17 January 2016) was an English drummer and founding member of 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople.

http://www.rollingstone.com/…/4-mott-the-hoople-queen-1974-…

Walter Trout live 2016 (USA)

(c) inesmusicpics (London 2015, RAH)


Walter Trout endlich wieder on Tour. Sein erster Gig war der beim Lead-Belly-Fest in London in der Royal Albert Hall! 
Walter Trout played his first gig after his illness at the Royal Albert Hall London at the Lead Belly Fest. 

Some pictures can be found in my flickr-album. Just click on the picture above. 

Some other Picture of him and his band of his recent gig at the Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany, can be found here:


(c) inesmusicpics
Walter Trout & Band at Fabrik Hamburg, 01st Dec 2015

Here are the next tour dates for his fans in the US:

January USA

09 - Sacremento Community Center Theater, Sacremento, CA

Tickets: www.purchase.tickets.com 

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10 - Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
Tickets: www.moesalley.com

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February USA
04 - Carnegie Hall  - Lead Belly Fest

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April USA
08 – Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL
http://www.funkybiscuit.com/full-event-list/

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09 – Terra Fermata – Stuart, FL
http://www.terrafermata.com

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10 - Tampa Bay Blues Festival
 www.tampabaybluesfest.com

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13 – BB King’s – NYC
http://www.bbkingblues.com/calendar.php

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14 – Daryl’s House – Pawling, NY
http://www.darylshouseclub.com/ 

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15 – Narrows Center for the Arts – Fall River, MA
http://narrowscenter.ticketfly.com/

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16 – Infinity Music Hall – Norfolk, CT
http://www.infinityhall.com/

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June USA
16 - Grand Ole Opry -  Lead Belly Fest

RIP Dan Haggerty

Dan Haggerty (November 19, 1941 – January 15, 2016) was an American actor, best known for the title role in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.


Informations about Dan can be found here: Dan Haggerty  

Daily Mail Online: The Life and Times of Grizzly Mountain 

Selected filmographie:
Muscle Beach Party (1964)
Easy Rider (1969)
Angels Die Hard (1970)
Americana (1983)
Ladies Night (1983)
Elves (1989)
The Chilling (1989)
Repo Jake (1990)
Chance (1990)
Spirit Of The Eagle (1991)
Sign of the Otter - The Little Patriot (1995)
Grizzly Mountain (1997)
Escape to Grizzly Mountain (2000)
An Ordinary Killer (2004)
Motocross Kids (2004)
Big Stan (2007)
Dead in 5 Heartbeats (as Merle) (2013)
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (2013)
 

RIP Alan Rickman (21.02.46 - 14.01.06)

Noch eine traurige Nachricht:

Der einmalige Schauspieler und Regisseur Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman hat heute für immer seine Augen geschlossen. Er war durch die Harry Potter-Filme als "Severus Snape" zu weltweitem Ruhm gelangt, aber auch schon vorher mimte er dem ersten "Stirb Langsam"-Film und in dem unvergessenen Film "Robin Hood - König der Diebe" den Schurken, die seine schauspielerische Leistung nur zu einem Teil erfassen können. Auch im beliebten Film "Tatsächlich ... Liebe" war er einer der Topstars neben Emma Thompson. 

Er spielte auch in unzähligen Theaterstücken in England mit. 

Der letzte Film, in dem er mitspielte, wird in Deutschland am 11. März 2016 Premiere haben. Er spielt dort neben Helen Mirren. 

Links:

Time: Alan Rickman: Goodbye to Harry Potter

 WSJ: British Stage and Film Star Alan Rickman dies at 69

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Alan Rickman - herrlich böse, britisch und gelassen

RIP Giorgio Gomelsky

Found this picture under
an article I had

This morning another legendary rock n' roll figure, a secret hero really, left us. Giorgio Gomelsky at 82 (28 February 1934 – 13 January 2016) , passed away this morning after battling with cancer last few years, may he R.I.P. Initially known for first managing The Rolling Stones, producing The Yardbirds and bringing blues to Britain in the early 60’s, Giorgio influenced, inspired and also helped kickstart the musical careers of so many including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, John McLaughlin….some of the all time greatest guitarists! And that's just on the surface of this man's multi-layered life. 

Rolling Stone Giorgio Gomelsky, Former Rolling Stones, Yardbirds Manager, Dead at 81

Ultimate Classic Rock Giorgio Gomelskz dies

 

Filmschauspielerin Ruth Leuwerik verstarb heute (91 Jahre alt)

 

 

 

 

Ruth Leuwerik (23rd April 1924 - 12th January 2016) was a German film actress. She appeared in 34 films between 1950 and 1977. Leuwerik is probably best known for her portrayal of Maria von Trapp in the films The Trapp Family and The Trapp Family in America. Wikipedia

 

N24.de: Deutscher Filmstar der Fünfzigerjahre gestorben

RIP David Bowie (08th Jan 1947 - 10 Jan 2016)

From David Bowie Official:
"January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief."

Shocking news indeed. 

I can still recall his last visit to Hamburg and not only the people of Berlin will miss him very much. We had the pleasure of some special concerts. 

The word legend is used far too much, and not saved for those that deserve the accolade. Bowie was a complete legend in all senses of the word. A very sad day..............
Just a few days ago he released his new Album called Black Star and there were many release-parties around the world. 

From Earl Slick:

First and foremost , to Iman , Duncan and Lexi my heart goes out to you .

To the man that had given me so much over the last 40 years i am beyond words at the moment .

good bye David ....
sleep tight my friend .

Slicky


"I’m deeply saddened by such a sudden shock. David was a true original in everything he did and, along with many others, I’m going to miss him. Another goodbye to another good friend." - Keith Richards.  


Message from Iggy Pop:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
- Iggy Pop"

Message from Tony Visconti:
"He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life - a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn't, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry."

When you click on the link below, you can find Rick Wakeman´s tribute to David Bowie. 
Simply wonderful. Make sure you have some tissues with you while watching and listening:

 (c) youtube (BBC Radio 2)
 
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, painter and actor. He was a figure in popular music for over four decades, and was considered by critics and other musicians as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. His androgynous appearance was an iconic element of his image, principally in the 1970s and 1980s.

NEWS:

Rolling Stone: David Bowie Bassist Gail Ann Dorsey: 'He Altered the Course of My Life'

BillWyman.com: David Bowie – “One of the greatest innovators” – Bill pays tribute

Telegraph: David Bowie's musical will come to London, giving fans chance to see his final show  

music-news.com: Iman holding up after Bowie´s death

BBC News: David Bowie dies of cancer at 69

 Hamburger Abendblatt: David Bowie: "Er hat geholfen, Mauern einzureißen"

BBC music - On Air:Join us in celebrating the life of David Bowie 

Consequence of Sounds: David Bowie´s final photographs

17.01.16 The Guardian: David Bowie's last days: an 18-month burst of creativity

Change.org: Bezirksamt Berlin Schöneberg David-Bowie-Straße in Berlin

BMJ Blogs: A thank you letter to David Bowie from a palliative care doctor 15 Jan, 16

So many newspapers had mutiple pages to tribute this great musician. Three big newsletters of Hamburg had wonderful articles and great pictures of David Bowie. 

 Something for the fans in France:

Lemmy Kilmister passed away (1945-2015)

(c) inesmusicpics (Hamburg, Auftritt Wacken)

Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, principal songwriter, founder, and sole constant member of the rock band Motörhead as well as having been a member of Hawkwind.

I will never forget the times I met him and how kind he was to all his fans. We had a blast at the Motörhead concert in Hamburg and will remember him for his great music and his very special humour. Thank you for giving us (your devoted fans) this last tour.

Those of you, who have seen him live, will never forget him.

Condolences to his family and his band mates Phil and Mikkey. 

The bands fb page has come up with this statement:

					There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family. We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words. We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please…play Motörhead loud,... play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy’s music LOUD. Have a drink or few. Share stories. Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself. HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT. Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister 1945 -2015 Born to lose, lived to win. Please feel free to post your condolences, well wishes and memories on our official tribute page: https://www.facebook.com/lemmykilmisterforlife The memorial took place in Los Angeles as you all know (09.01.16).  Here is the youtube-link of the Memorial Service and Celebration of Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister for you: Youtube  Here is a link to an article of the events that took place at The Rainbow, The Whisky A GoGo a. o.: Noisy Vice.Com: Motorhead fans and friends paid tribute ...   This article is special. Just click on the link and you will know why: This is what it was like to speak at Lemmy's funeral Features / Mörat / 14 Jan 2016