friend of mine knew Mikkey from the King Diamond years (which I love) and introduced us...Mikkey is an amazing person and we became friends instantly.
Lem's axes
Met Lem for the first time that year and got him to sign my guitar...which I still have.
Made them some helmets...somehow Lem's helmet ended up with me.
2009
Made this "Motorhead" helmet for me and had them sign it...it's at a special place at the shop now.
2011
Third time in Brazil and this was a great time where I got to spend more time with them.
Made this "Ronnie Peterson" replica helmet for Mikkey.
2015
Last year I was able to really spend time with them, had so many good times, memories and stories. All of them made me feel like a close friend rather than a fan and it was different. Lem got sick in Sao Paulo and didn't play the Monster of Rock, I talked to him at the hotel and he was looking terrible...thinking about canceling the whole European tour (which he didn't) . We flew with them to Buenos Aires and he delivered an amazing show, even though he was very weak. Ana and I rode to the venue with the band and walked up on the stage with them...unreal moments...
I'm not feeling very inspired to write but as a friend of mine said...he left a mark on the world.
Been talking to Mikkey since the day Lem passed and yesterday I talked to Phil...and their message is:
Listen to Motörhead loud for Lem and don't forget to Rock and Roll.
I'm just honored that I was able to spent time with him, I'll forever cherish those moments...being a kid and fan I never thought I would hang out with him...let alone being called a friend. RIP Lem.
Click here to see what's happening in Rio...this is the link for the second stage...good stuff going on...Korzus just kicked some ass and had some special guests...Mike Clark from Suicidal Tendencies, Schmier (Destruction), and Dead Kennedys...Angra and Sepultura is next!
Just spoke on the phone with the fuckin best drummer in the world, the one and only Mikkey Dee! He's leaving the hotel at 6 and heading to Rock In Rio...Watch Motorhead at 9.40 pm... HERE at the main stage...I wish I was in Rio right now...
35 years of Rock n Roll! Love these equipment cases. Mr. Montana warming up before the show... Welsh wanker! Lemmy and Mikkey about to go on stage! Lemmy's axe Tim (Lemmy's bass tech) Thanks Mikkey!!! You're the best!
So happy to see my friend Mikkey from MOTÖRHEAD back in Sao Paulo again...as always...too many beers and too much fun! Around 3 a.m. his security guys made us end the partying earlier than usual...kept saying..."he has to play tomorrow...it's late...c'mon...please" Mikkey is the NICEST guy you'll ever meet...period...