Photos: Lemmy Kilmister

Kilmister quoted his single “Ace of Spades” when offering wisdom after an unmatched life in rock ‘n’ roll: “You win some, you lose some, it’s all the same to me.”

Kilmister founded Motörhead and would be its only constant member throughout its four-decade career. Above, the band plays in 2006.

Kilmister performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2014.

Kilmister was easily recognized by his craggy vocal style, prominent facial warts and bushy sideburns and a devil-may-care personality.

Kilmister, above in 2011, was one of rock’s great libertines, open about his heavy drinking and drug use throughout his life on the road.