Lemmy Statue unveiled in Burslem

Stoke-on-Trent honoured one of its most iconic sons last week as the Lemmy Forever Stoke-on-Trent Ceremony took place in Burslem on Friday.

The centerpiece of the celebrations was the unveiling of a statue to commemorate the Motörhead frontman.  The musician – once described as having ‘one of the most recognizable voices in rock’ – was born Ian Fraser Kilmister in Burslem. The statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motörhead fan Andy Edwards – best-known for his statue of the Beatles on Liverpool’s Pier Head – and more locally the statue of Queen Elizabeth II in the Queens Gardens, and it captures Lemmy in his iconic pose with his bass guitar.  Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell was in attendance and the event included the official placement of Lemmy’s ashes inside the statue.