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Contents 1 PROBOT 2 Kilmister or Kilminster? 3 Bravewords.com 4 Grohl quote 5 Warts 6 Sandwich 7 "Lemme a fiver" 8 Anarchist? 9 The Rockin' Vicars 10 Amplifier 11 Broken Link 12 Devil's Arsehole 13 DRUGS

[edit] PROBOT

I removed the reference to Lemmy's appearance on Dave Grohl's PROBOT. Lemmy has made guest appearances with loads of artistes and I don't think this one warrants a particular mention. --Lancevortex 11:54, 24 May 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Kilmister or Kilminster?

Can anyone answer this one for sure? -- The Anome 00:10, Oct 31, 2004 (UTC)

Ah. Found a reference: [1] -- but this one says Ian Fraser Kilmister -- now I'm more confused than before. -- The Anome 00:13, Oct 31, 2004 (UTC)

His autobiography says "Ian Fraser Kilmister", just like your source. Will edit article appropriately --Lancevortex 22:55, 12 Jan 2005 (UTC)

The article now leads with the following: Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister (born Ian Fraser Kilminster), thus using both spellings. Does anyone know for sure which it is? 23 June 2006

As above, it's Kilmister. --Lancevortex 14:23, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Kilminster is just a typo. - Deathrocker 15:51, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bravewords.com

The article has now been pulled, searches of the site for lemmy now do not bring up the same news story results as a few hours ago. Alf 3 July 2005 22:01 (UTC)

[edit] Grohl quote

I've removed this:

Dave Grohl has been quoted as saying: "Fuck Elvis and Keith Richards, Lemmy is the God of Rock 'n' Roll".

as I cannot find any evidence for this quote. Can anyone give a cite? -- Karada 13:45, 12 July 2005 (UTC)

Fine with that, looked for it the other day, but searches with elvis... I had to give up. Alf 13:54, 12 July 2005 (UTC)

Dave Grohl did indeed say this - it's been quoted in several music magazines and the quote is displayed on the PROBOT main site - http://www.southernlord.com/probot/singer.html <--- scroll down to "Shake Your Blood - Lemmy" . The actual quote is: "Fuck Elvis and Keith Richards, Lemmy's the king of rock 'n' roll" - Adam 20th December 2005 13:01 GMT

[edit] Warts

Any extra info on his warts??--87.80.126.226 00:59, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

• I heard a rumour that Lemmy had the warts removed and sold all but one of them on E-Bay. Hamster Sandwich 02:31, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

They're not warts, they're moles -and no, he hasn't had them removed or e-bay'd

[edit] Sandwich

Can anyone find any verification on the Sandwich Story so it can be included? It seems to me essential to understanding Lemmy. (Lemmy overhears a couple of kids saying how hungry they are and pulls a lint-covered half a sandwich out of his pocket and gives it to them) El Mariachi 02:11, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] "Lemme a fiver"

I think this assumption is true where his nickname comes from, but it's definitely LEMME a fiver. His name is Lemmy because "lemme" and "lemmy" pronounces exactly the same. But "lend me" in slang is "lemme" with an e at the end. Any objections? Then I will change this. -andy 80.129.97.113 20:51, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

I asked him about this- apparently that story is apocryphal and he has no memory of where the nickname came from. His autobiography states the same thing. Zckls04 06:19, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

I feel silly asking this, but is "fiver" supposed to refer to a high five? If so, I'd like to have a note of that inserted in brackets in the quotation. G Rose 07:51, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

No "fiver" is slang for a five pound noteSeizurebot1011 00:37, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Anarchist?

The article states: Lemmy collects Nazi memorabilia, and has an Iron Cross encrusted on his bass, which has led to accusations of right-wing extremist tendencies. However Lemmy considers himself to be an anarchist.

Could we have some citation for these two statements and perhaps an elaboration? Cheers. --Anarchodin 08:27, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

I've got some sources, and I'll ad some quotes and clarification now. ~Switch ^t 16:57, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

'Kay, I've done that now. Added two sources just to be safe, and a couple of quotes from Lemmy that clarify a little bit (they're pretty much the standard anarchist fare). Cheers. ~Switch ^t 17:27, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Rockin' Vicars

i created a nice little stubly-stub on his first band, if anyone is interested. Joeyramoney 19:17, 23 June 2006 (UTC) == Film Credits I've added (1988) The decline of western civilazation part 2: The Metal Years to the VHS Credits I don't know how this was missed but I feel it should definately be here Dave

[edit] Amplifier

Does Lemmy play through a guitar amp, or did Marshel make bass amps for a short time. I can't seem to find any information on the JMP Superbass II that Lemmy plays.216.124.244.119 21:37, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Broken Link

The link about Theoretical Origin of the Koopalings' Names is broken - Sick Boy (non registered user) 25 October 2006

Thanks, have removed. Couldn't find another source easily, so if the person who originally found this piece of trivia wants to find another source, good luck ;) Bubba hotep 18:35, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Devil's Arsehole

Hi all. This doesn't look right to me. Any thoughts?Is this quite right? "Lemmy was born in Devil's Arsehole, Staffordshire and raised in Anglesey, Wales. His father, a clergyman, left the family when Lemmy was three months old." ThanxTheriac 12:47, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

It was part of a vandalistic entry which was only partially reverted. It has been fully reverted now. Thanks for spotting that! (P.S. Lemmy may have referred to Burslem as that, I don't know) Bubba hotep 12:51, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Page five of White Line Fever (One of Lemmy's biographies), the Chapter entitled "Capricorn" begins with;

I started life in Stoke-on-Trent, in the West Midlands of England. Stoke consists of about six towns clustered together. Burslem was the nastiest, so it's only fitting that I was born there.

--Alf ^melmac 13:00, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Burslem the worst in Stoke? No way, not when compared to Longton :-) ThanxTheriac 13:38, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

From what I remember, Hanley isn't too hot either. Although the drink is cheap, and the women are... no, let's not go there... :) Bubba hotep 13:41, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

I'd agree "Hanley isn't too hot either", but it is the better part of the city! "the drink is cheap, and the women are... no, let's not go there... " Yes the the drink is cheap, and I did go there ... and came to regret it :-) Theriac 14:04, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DRUGS

It's been stated in the past Lemmy needs to take speed, as per his doctor, for medical reasons. Why isn't this in the article?

Because it's not true? --Lancevortex 23:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC)