In high school around 04' one of my friends wrote Lemmy a letter as a part of a school project. It was a sociology class and everyone was asked to write a letter to one of their idols. As you might have guessed, most people wrote to various celebrities ...actors, musicians, rappers. About 6 weeks later he received a response from Lemmy (which would be the only response in the class). I remember him showing me the letter and I still get goosebumps thinking about it, my jaw dropped. It was not short or haphazardly written, about two pages and Lemmy had taken the time to draw a diagram of how his amps were set up. He also took the time to give his input on some questions my friend asked about some songs he was trying to write. It's hard to believe that he would put this much time into a letter to a 16 year old that he didn't know who lived in another country. The world truly lost an irreplaceable rock n' roll legend when Lemmy passed.
One of my favorite videos of Lemmy is the one of him reading the letter from a Black metalhead who was being bullied by other black people for liking metal. Guy's heart wasn't just big, it was truly massive. He holds no hate in his heart for any one or thing
Roadied for 30 years. Lemmy was one of the few musicians that respected the road crew for the work that we did, the risks that we took and the crap money we were paid. Every gig he made sure we got treats, legend
Lemmy was one of the nicest people in Rock I have ever met. I had the honor of accompanying him to secrets cabaret in Tampa Fl in 2005. He was such a great person. We talked about history all night. He was a collector of war memorabilia and loved history. He then made me go with him to the casino all night! One of the best nights of my life. Awesome person and musician. He had a great sense of humor as well. He was that nice to me and I am nobody…just a person that respected him and loved his music.
In high school around 04' one of my friends wrote Lemmy a letter as a part of a school project. It was a sociology class and everyone was asked to write a letter to one of their idols. As you might have guessed, most people wrote to various celebrities ...actors, musicians, rappers. About 6 weeks later he received a response from Lemmy (which would be the only response in the class). I remember him showing me the letter and I still get goosebumps thinking about it, my jaw dropped. It was not short or haphazardly written, about two pages and Lemmy had taken the time to draw a diagram of how his amps were set up. He also took the time to give his input on some questions my friend asked about some songs he was trying to write. It's hard to believe that he would put this much time into a letter to a 16 year old that he didn't know who lived in another country. The world truly lost an irreplaceable rock n' roll legend when Lemmy passed.
When Dave said that he wanted to give it to him for his birthday, my heart broke.
This happened 5 years ago, as of today he's writing another eulogy for another yet closer friend, so painful
Dave has such a gritty singing voice but the most softest speaking voice ever, he could read children's books
that's how funerals should be, telling stories and good memories
The image of Lemmy sitting by himself listening to motorhead with a cigarette in his hand is the most metal thing on the planet
Dave has been to so many funerals of so many good friends. It’s so heartbreaking, because he’s such a good dude. 😢
Dave is like the Keanu of the music industry such a class act and genuine fellow.
The nicest guy in rock talking about the other nicest guy in rock.
“I wanted to give it to him on his birthday” tore me apart. Damn, Dave.
if everyone on the Earth were like Dave Grohl, it'd be paradise.
One of my favorite videos of Lemmy is the one of him reading the letter from a Black metalhead who was being bullied by other black people for liking metal. Guy's heart wasn't just big, it was truly massive. He holds no hate in his heart for any one or thing
This is what a funeral should be. Somber stories that also have funny bits so people are laughing thinking of the memories they have of the departed.
Lemmy isn't dead. He's just gone to the bar in the sky.
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I never want to ever see Dave cry again. Good god. True rockstars never die. Bless them both.
Roadied for 30 years. Lemmy was one of the few musicians that respected the road crew for the work that we did, the risks that we took and the crap money we were paid. Every gig he made sure we got treats, legend
Dave is clearly a badass, motherfucking rock star with a heart just like Lemmy.
I don't know how he will be able to speak at Taylor's...... it's just horrible.
Lemmy was one of the nicest people in Rock I have ever met. I had the honor of accompanying him to secrets cabaret in Tampa Fl in 2005. He was such a great person. We talked about history all night. He was a collector of war memorabilia and loved history. He then made me go with him to the casino all night! One of the best nights of my life. Awesome person and musician. He had a great sense of humor as well. He was that nice to me and I am nobody…just a person that respected him and loved his music.