Lemmy Kilmister received yet another tribute to his extensive musical legacy as the frontman of Motörhead last Friday, the 9th, with the unveiling of a statue in Staffordshire, England.
The city, which is part of Staffordshire County, will forever be remembered as the birthplace of one of rock's greatest icons.
Approved in February 2024, the project was inaugurated in an emotional ceremony, attended by numerous fans and including Phil Campbell , former guitarist of Motörhead.
Standing exactly 2.25 meters tall, the monument, created by sculptor Andy Edwards, depicts the frontman in his characteristic pose and is finally immortalized in the Market Place in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
In an interview with BBC Radio Stoke , a fan stated: “It’s unbelievable, it looks alive. Looking at it now, he [Andy Edwards] really managed to capture Lemmy perfectly. It’s brilliant.”
The unveiling featured a motorcycle procession carrying some of the ashes of the frontman, who passed away 10 years ago. Phil then placed them inside the bronze statue. The date also coincided with the band's 50th anniversary.
Furthermore, fans packed the surrounding bars, which also celebrated shortly after the ceremony. Grumpy's bar featured a cover band, and The Bare Walls gallery held an exhibition with exclusive photos of Lemmy.
Lemmy Kilmister and the 50th anniversary of Motörhead
Currently, fans are also preparing for the release of The Manticore Tapes , a "lost" album from 1976 that will be revealed to the public for the first time on June 27th.
The compilation features eleven previously unreleased recordings from the first studio session of the classic lineup. Last Thursday, the 8th, the band released the single and music video for "Motörhead" as the first sample of the upcoming album.
The Manticore Tapes will be available in a deluxe edition containing a double LP and a 7″ single, an LP single, a CD, and a digital version. Order here.
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