The punk

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.

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”.

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.

Wes Orshoski directed the 2010 official Lemmy documentary, and discovered a legend in the process.

Howard Thompson, who signed Motörhead to Bronze Records, talks early days, Hells Angels and PG Wodehouse.

Nik Moore, Lemmy’s right-hand man for more than 20 years, reflects on a partnership that was never, ever boring.