Lemmy

Article summary

Ian Fraser Kilmister (24 December 1945 – 28 December 2015), better known as Lemmy or Lemmy Kilmister, was an English musician best known for being the founder, lead vocalist, bassist and primary songwriter of Motörhead, of which he was the only continuous member from 1975 to his death. He had been a member of Hawkwind from 1971 to 1975. A foundational force in the genre following the advent of the new wave of British heavy metal, Lemmy was known for his appearance, which included his signature sideburns, his military-influenced fashion sense and his gravelly, raspy voice that was once declared "one of the most recognisable voices in rock". He was also noted for his unique posture when singing, which was once described as "looking up towards a towering microphone tilted down into his weather-beaten face". He was also known for his bass playing style, using his Rickenbacker bass to create an "overpowered, distorted rhythmic rumble". A notable aspect of his bass sound was his guitar-like riffing, often playing power chords using heavily overdriven tube stacks by Marshall. Lemmy was born in Stoke-on-Trent and grew up there, in the nearby towns of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Madeley, and later in the village of Benllech, Anglesey, Wales and briefly at Gwrych Castle, Abergele.…

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1. date of birth: 2007 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1997 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of death: 1971 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. publication date: 2002 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. publication date: 1994 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 1969 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. release date: 1992 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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8. The record states that the release date is "1992". What evidence would count against this claim?
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1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378220071