2 hours Ago By Emmanuella Ngimbi
The iconic Lemmy Kilmister’s ashes will be getting a new home after it was revealed that the rockstar's remains will be housed in one of his favourite London strip clubs. The world mourned the singer born Ian Fraser Kilmister’s passing on December 28, 2015, when the Motorhead frontman died at the age of 70 . Now, nine years on, the singer's ashes are set to find their permanent home in Stringfellows nightclub.
While Lemmy's ashes have been scattered across many of his beloved locations, they will now also reside in an urn at the renowned strip club. From December 18, the nightclub will start displaying the urn within their adult entertainment venue and will mark the occasion with a special ceremony. According to The Sun , Motorhead's guitarist Phil Campbell and numerous long-standing fans of the artist are expected to welcome Lemmy's ashes.
The Mirror US reports that Lemmy's urn is reportedly a miniature replica of his primary one located at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood , complete with the rockstar's signature top hat. Discussing the unconventional decision, Motorhead's manager Todd Singerman revealed that the strip club “always held a special place in Lemmy's heart.” He shared with The Sun: "He loved the relaxed environment - and he certainly loved the view.
I know he's relieved he can get back to enjoying one of his favourite places." Throughout his life in the limelight, Lemmy was known for his wild lifestyle, left behind a legacy of unforgettable hits and was hailed as one of the “most recognisable voices in rock” thanks to his distinctive gravelly voice. The devastating news of Lemmy's death was shared by the band in a heartfelt post that read: “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 favourite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made its way down the street, with his family...
we cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren't words." The band concluded their tribute with: “We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please..
. play Motorhead loud, play Hawkwind loud, play Lemmy's music LOUD. Have a drink or a few.
”.
