The publicist

Dan Hawcroft was Lemmy’s PA, road manager to Motörhead, all-round good mate and “designated driver” in the band’s latter days.

Quireboys bassist Nigel Mogg, an old Lemmy pal, reflects on the man he sees as “the king of rock stars” who could also be “incredibly normal”.

Classic Rock writer, former Zigzag editor and Motörhead biographer Kris Needs was also Lemmy’s neighbour in London’s Notting Hill, as he recalls here.

For journalist, photographer and ultimate punk Mörat, Lemmy was a supportive friend and, at times, a father figure.

As the undisputed leader of Motörhead, Ian Fraser Kilmister led an extraordinary life. In this candid interview from 2002, he explained what he learned… about women and men, drugs, violence, religion, rock’n’roll, and cooking the perfect dinner for one.

Tim Butcher, who was with Lemmy for more than 30 years, on the loud antics of his much-adored boss.