Lemmy Kilmister in His Cowboy Hat and Civil War Duds
In a music scene where fashion and style trends come and go, Lemmy Kilmister, lead singer-bassist for the rock band Motorhead, remains exactly as he was on this February afternoon in his black cowboy hat and Civil War-reenactor duds.lemmy cowboy hat He is the last of a breed. With his mumbly English Midlands accent, corpse-like pallor, and chain-smoking addictions, the 63-year-old is the embodiment of rock'n'roll, a living legend who still goes to the Rainbow nightclub (the former hangout for Johnny Depp and other celebs) and holds court in its upstairs bar like he's a Hell's Angel or a military re-enactor.
Although his brash nihilism about mankind's doomed future has led him to own a trove of Nazi paraphernalia, there is nothing in Lemmy's life that suggests any sort of closet racism.lemmy cowboy hat Instead, the collection seems to be an extension of his lust for uniforms and his desire to embrace transgressive culture. And while he may snort coke and smoke crack, his views on topics ranging from classroom discipline to the failures of feminism to his belief in the connections between Dick Cheney and Halliburton are far more measured.
This is what makes the film so interesting, not only to fans of Motorhead but also to musicians who have admired him for years.lemmy cowboy hat From Dave Grohl to Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, the younger generation of metalheads is in awe of him and see him as one of the most legendary rock'n'rollers ever. This film really captures what it is to be a musician and how lucky they are to do what they do. The interviews with his family and friends are very touching and show what a genuinely good man Lemmy is. The footage of him rehearsing with Metallica is also fantastic and shows how much the band love and respect him.
If you're a fan of Metalhead or just a lover of rock'n'roll in general then this is a must watch.lemmy cowboy hat I found myself laughing out loud at some of the quotes and just smiling throughout the entire thing. It's refreshing to see a documentary that doesn't feel dated or forced and just feels very natural. It's great to see a guy that really just loves what he does and doesn't try and hard to fit in. This is a true rock'n'roll documentary and should be seen by everyone. So grab some beers, kick back and enjoy this piece of rock'n'roll history.
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