On the subject on Kilmister's heavy smoking and drinking habits, Lemmy swatted away health concerns concerning those two vices. "It was the same when people were telling me to stop smoking," Lemmy ...

He was a vicar’s son. People forget that fact when they talk about Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, the bassist and singer of the legendary hard rock band Motorhead. Kilmister died yesterday at age 70.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian told how Lemmy’s insistence on smoking avoided unnecessary toe amputation in November 2018 interview..

He eventually quit smoking and stuck to prescription drugs, but never gave up Jack and Coke. “I must be the most drunken diabetic in the world,” he told an interviewer in 2005 — while ...

Lemmy canceled a few Motorhead performances when absolutely necessary, ... He stopped smoking and substituted his cravings by eating blueberries by the carton, ...

One showcased Lemmy’s big heart, something that let people know he was more than the drinking and smoking hard rocker: Upon entering the dressing room with whiskey and cigarette in hand, ...

After the operation, Lemmy gave up smoking and cut back to one alcoholic drink a day. But there were complications during his recovery. He started retaining fluids and was bedridden for two weeks.