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Lemmy Kilmister’s Memorial Service to Stream Online

MotÃ¶rhead ask fans to gather and “toast along with us”

Jon Blistein

Jan 06, 2016

MotÃ¶rhead's Lemmy Kilmister passed away at age 70 after a short battle with cancer. Photo by Mark Marek Photography.

MotÃ¶rhead’s Lemmy Kilmister. Photo: Mark Marek Photography.

Lemmy Kilmister’s memorial service will be broadcast live on YouTube between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST on Saturday January 9th,Â MotÃ¶rheadÂ announced on Facebook.

Friends and family of the late frontman are scheduled toÂ gather for a ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Hollywood, but due to limited space on-site the band has asked that fans refrain from attending. The band, however, has set up aÂ live-stream on their YouTube pageÂ in order to open up the event to the public.

“So wherever you are, please get together and watch the service with fellow MotÃ¶rheadbangers and friends,” the band wrote. “Go to your favorite bar, or your favorite club, make sure they have access to an Internet connection and toast along with us. Or simply invite your pals around and celebrate Lemm’s life at home.”

MotÃ¶rhead also included information forÂ fans wishing to send flowers, as well as a link to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer FundÂ for those wanting to make a donation in Kilmister’s name.

The livestream will coincide with a day-long celebration in Kilmister’s honor centered around the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Los Angeles. The rocker’s favorite watering hole hadÂ scheduled a 12-hour memorial serviceÂ for January 9th starting at 2 p.m. PST, butÂ the response was so overwhelming, theÂ celebration was extendedÂ down the Sunset Strip. Both the Roxy and Whisky will be open to fans while the Rainbow hosts its own private service between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. PST.

Kilmister died from an aggressive formÂ of cancer on December 28th, days after his 70th birthday. The rocker’s death has elicited outpourings of grief from fans and musicians includingÂ Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper,Â Tom MorelloÂ and members ofÂ Metallica.

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