A ceremony in honor of Lemmy Kilmister will take place next week in Stoke-on-Trent, marking the official inauguration of the statue Lemmy Forever in his hometown.
A statue in the memory of Lemmy unveiled in Stoke-on-Trent
On Friday, May 9, 2025, a large ceremony will be held in Burslem, in the city center of Stoke-on-Trent, to celebrate the memory of Lemmy Kilmister, founder of Motörhead. The event baptized Lemmy Forever included the unveiling of a life-size statue made by the British sculptor Andy Edwards, himself a big fan of the group. Phil Campbell, former guitarist of Motörhead, will be present to place part of the ashes of the legendary Frontman.
The statue represents Lemmy as it appeared during the famous Heavy Metal Holocaust From 1981, with its lower Rickenbacker 4001, embodying the raw spirit of rock’n’roll. As Edwards said at the BBC : “The goal of this statue is to revive memories. I want people to stop, look, and plunge back into their own story with Lemmy.”
The ceremony will start at 4 p.m. with a biker procession accompanying the ashes, commemorative speeches and a symbolic salvation of 21 roars of engines. Entertainment will be planned throughout the day, especially in the surrounding bars such as Old Post Office and Market Place Café, where a special Motörhead roast will be offered.
A full day of tributes and festivities
Several other events will punctuate this day of homage. The Bare Walls art gallery, located next to the statue, will offer an exhibition of rare photos of Lemmy and various collectibles. In the evening, the Grumpy’s bar will host the concert of the Motörwrecked Motörwrec group, followed by an auction of exclusive objects provided by the label and the group’s trading partners. A limited number of access bracelets to the auction will be put up for sale at the Old Post Office at a price of £ 10 (around € 11.70).
At the same time, the Mitchell Arts Center room in Hanley will host a second tribute concert with the group Motörheadachefrom 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are available for £ 18 (around € 21.10) on MusicManiauk.com.
Transport and accommodation solutions have also been planned for fans from far away: a parking lot will be accessible to the Vale Football Club port (7 minutes on foot), and taxis Ace Taxis will be available at the station. In addition, the Doubletree by Hilton hotel offers special prices Lemmy 2025.
