MOTÖRHEAD - Members Of ANTHRAX, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, Many More Comment On Death Of LEMMY KILMISTER

Earlier today, iconic Motörhead vocalist / bassist Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister passed away at age 70, from an extremely aggressive cancer. Since this depressing news broke, Lemmy’s peers, pals and friends have taken to social media, offering their condolences; a small sampling follows:

Scott Ian of Anthrax – “He lived a life of dreams and he went out on top. He was Motörhead and HE PLAYED ROCK & ROLL!!!”

Charlie Benante of Anthrax – “Lemmy…words can’t express how much you meant to Our music and our lives. I’m glad I knew a legend.”

Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe – “I’ll miss you buddy and our conversations. You were always a pilar of dignity. RIP.”

Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses – “Rest In Peace Lemmy. A hell of a man who suffered no fools. U shall be missed brother, and, THANK u 4 the years of unwavering kick ass R&R.”

Ozzy Osbourne – “Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side.”

Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs – “FUCK!!!!!!! RIP LEMMY Sad that so many of us saw this coming, but never thought it would really happen…we all thought you’d live forever.”

Chad Gray of Hellyeah – “And yet again black December takes another one of my hero’s. People can argue about where metal started but if this man isn’t in the conversation I think your nuts! He did not give a fuck about what anyone thought. He just played HIS MUSIC! As far as I’m concerned All we can do is try to live our lives to the fullest and be as awesome as he was! You will be missed but your music will last forever. R.I.P Lemmy Kilmister. You will always be The one and only Ace of Spades!

Airbourne – “You gave us and the world your absolute hardest, meanest, toughest, pure spirit of Rock’n’Roll. You lived a hundred lives in one, Even in silence you are deafening. We are thinking of all your family and your other family- the Motörhead road crew that have lost their leader and their mate. Rock In Loudness.”

Obituary – “The music world’s heart just stopped. There will only be one Lemmy.”

King Diamond – “It is a sad day. We have lost Lemmy, a legend of legends. With the highest respect, Rest in Peace my friend.”

Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge / Slash – “RIP Lemmy. A rebel poet until the end. A true inspiration.”

Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine – “Lemmy was a true rock icon, singular in voice and spirit. Metal flags fly at half mast tonight as we salute the incomparable Ace Of Spades.”

Lita Ford – “I love you Lemmy; a great human being and a man who changed the face of rock. Motorhead Rules! RIP Lemmy; You will never be forgotten! I love you my big brother.”

Alex Skolnick of Testament – “Sad news. Wish it was a hoax. Didn’t know Lemmy well but said hello many times, always a gentleman & a legend. RIP.”

Fonte: Bravewords.com