The legacy of rock legend Lemmy Kilmister continues as some of his ashes were permanently enshrined at London's Stringfellows nightclub on Wednesday, fulfilling the late Motörhead frontman's final wishes.
The ceremony saw the installation of an urn, shaped like Lemmy's trademark cavalry hat, behind the bar of the Covent Garden gentleman's club - a favorite haunt of the British rock star during his lifetime.
Phil Campbell, Motörhead's guitarist, attended the ceremony and shared fond memories of his former bandmate. "Even during rehearsals, he'd be ordering cabs to Stringfellows," Campbell recalled. "He's going to have a good view from behind the bar."
The enshrinement is part of the broader "Lemmy Forever!" movement, which honors the musician's memory at various locations worldwide. The urn is a miniature version of the original that rests at Hollywood's Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Lemmy, born Ian Kilmister in 1945, passed away in December 2015 at his Los Angeles apartment after battling several health issues. As the founding member of Motörhead in 1975, he remained the band's sole constant member until his death.
The ceremony featured Motörhead rum and beer, along with Lemmy's favorite food - pizza. A message from former drummer Mikkey Dee was delivered by his son Marcus during the event.
In a touching tribute to Lemmy's adventurous spirit, some of his ashes were also distributed to close friends in bullet-shaped containers. Campbell, who wears one around his neck, explained, "He wouldn't want to be put in a box in just one place - he's a man of the road."
Plans are underway to mark both the band's 50th anniversary and the decade since Lemmy's passing next year, ensuring his rock 'n' roll spirit lives on.