NewsSeptember 7, 2015 9:17 PM ET5,883 views

Motorhead frontman Lemmy had lung infection

Following the cancellation of several shows, and the premature ending (video) of two others, Motorhead has revealed that frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been battling a lung infection, "which has now been taken care of." As such, the band will resume their tour on Tuesday, September 8th in St. Louis. The Motorhead camp has issued this statement:
"The wait is over and the Doc has spoken. Lemmy had a lung infection (exacerbated by that Denver altitude) which has now been taken care of. Subsequently, Lemmy's ready to give it a go in St. Louis at The Pageant theater on Tuesday, Sept 8th where Motörhead will continue the 40th Anniversary tour in support of their new album 'Bad Magic'. "Amidst all the wonderful support Lemmy has received, many have rightfully said he owes us nothing as he has given us everything. We, however, owe Lemmy something, our total respect for his fierce, single-minded and beautifully stubborn determination to continue burning asphalt, playing rock'n'roll and live where he has always been most comfortable - on the road! Thanks again for all your support and see you soon!"

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anonymous 9/7/2015 6:31:52 PM

Touring is tough, especially on a man pushing 70 who has smoked thousands of packs of cigarettes. Fully expect this guy to die on stage, as it should be. Lemmy rules.

anonymous 9/7/2015 7:13:03 PM

That's what happens when you smoke all that pole.

anonymous 9/7/2015 8:39:39 PM

Lemmy is on her way out...too bad walls of jericho will never be the same

anonymous 9/7/2015 8:59:07 PM

So this dude did 3 songs and then had to shut it down while dealing with a lung infection. Really lowers the perspective for bands who cancel whole tours because their singer has a cold. Puss!es.

anonymous 9/7/2015 10:34:16 PM

lemmy is a pssy who can't handle his cigs

anonymous 9/8/2015 4:04:18 AM

Prayers from LG helped Lem recover

anonymous 9/8/2015 4:04:53 AM

Phlemmy

anonymous 9/8/2015 7:20:00 AM

Quit smoking cigs and start vaping

anonymous 9/8/2015 8:09:06 AM

if I see someone vaping I automatically hate them and wish them the worst.

anonymous 9/8/2015 8:34:33 AM

Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God? WRONG DICKHEAD TRICK QUESTION. LEMMY IS GOD

anonymous 9/8/2015 8:35:57 AM

"The wait is over and the Doc has spoken. Lemmy had a lung infection (exacerbated by that Denver altitude) Ummm, it was the SLC show that you pulled the plug on while it was happening? Did band even make it to Denver since they cancelled the day before????

fourthgradecocktease 9/8/2015 9:58:45 AM

Motorhead is one of the few metal bands that legitimately deserves all of the respect that they get. So many other huge names in metal have cashed out or started sucking at half of Motorhead's age.

anonymous 9/8/2015 1:44:24 PM

^ Who's this chick think she is




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