Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy unveiled
Summary
A statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy Kilmister has been unveiled in his hometown of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Created by local artist Andy Edwards, the statue marks both 10 years since Lemmy's death and 50 years since the band was formed.Key Facts
- The statue of Lemmy is 2.25 meters tall and made of bronze.
- It was unveiled in Market Place, Burslem, before 17:00 BST.
- The statue was created by sculptor Andy Edwards, known for other musical sculptures.
- Lemmy's ashes are part of the statue, and motorbikes formed a procession for the ceremony.
- Lemmy was born in Burslem in 1945 and later became famous as Motörhead's singer and bassist.
- The band's guitarist, Phil Campbell, attended the unveiling.
- Motörhead released 23 studio albums over 40 years.
- Lemmy died on December 28, 2015, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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