Lemmy Kilmister: Motörhead legend's ashes to be immortalised at Nottingham's Rock City

A procession of 30 bikers on Harley Davidsons will transport his ashes to Rock City

The ashes of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister are set to be immortalised at Nottingham’s Rock City.

English bassist and singer Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (1945 - 2015) of heavy rock group Motorhead, 1982.placeholder image
English bassist and singer Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister (1945 - 2015) of heavy rock group Motorhead, 1982. | Getty Images

Later this month, a procession of 30 bikers on Harley Davidsons will transport the ashes of the legendary Rockstar to Nottingham.

The cavalcade, which will take place on Monday, August 12, will follow this year’s heavy metal festival Bloodstock at Catton Park in Norwich.

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Lemmy Kilmister and Meat Loaf at Wembley in 1982 | Getty Images

A specially created bust containing Lemmy’s ashes will be handed over to Rock City - where Motorhead performed 10 times.

Lemmy’s ashes will remain on public display throughout the year, returning to their primary home of Bloodstock each August. 

A spokesperson for Rock City said: “With 10 Motörhead shows at the legendary venue spanning more than four decades from 1987 to 2006, Rock City is honoured to be paying tribute to one of the figureheads of rock history.”

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