In high school around 04' one of my friends wrote Lemmy a letter as a part of a school project. It was a sociology class and everyone was asked to write a letter to one of their idols. As you might have guessed, most people wrote to various celebrities ...actors, musicians, rappers. About 6 weeks later he received a response from Lemmy (which would be the only response in the class). I remember him showing me the letter and I still get goosebumps thinking about it, my jaw dropped. It was not short or haphazardly written, about two pages and Lemmy had taken the time to draw a diagram of how his amps were set up. He also took the time to give his input on some questions my friend asked about some songs he was trying to write. It's hard to believe that he would put this much time into a letter to a 16 year old that he didn't know who lived in another country. The world truly lost an irreplaceable rock n' roll legend when Lemmy passed.

When Dave said that he wanted to give it to him for his birthday, my heart broke.

This happened 5 years ago, as of today he's writing another eulogy for another yet closer friend, so painful

Dave has been to so many funerals of so many good friends. It’s so heartbreaking, because he’s such a good dude. 😢

that's how funerals should be, telling stories and good memories

The nicest guy in rock talking about the other nicest guy in rock.

Dave has such a gritty singing voice but the most softest speaking voice ever, he could read children's books

if everyone on the Earth were like Dave Grohl, it'd be paradise.

The image of Lemmy sitting by himself listening to motorhead with a cigarette in his hand is the most metal thing on the planet

“I wanted to give it to him on his birthday” tore me apart. Damn, Dave.

Dave is like the Keanu of the music industry such a class act and genuine fellow.

1:42 Lemmy always had a heart for doing stuff like this. To immediately give condolences for Dave about Kurt is really moving to me.

Roadied for 30 years. Lemmy was one of the few musicians that respected the road crew for the work that we did, the risks that we took and the crap money we were paid. Every gig he made sure we got treats, legend

This is what a funeral should be. Somber stories that also have funny bits so people are laughing thinking of the memories they have of the departed.

I never want to ever see Dave cry again. Good god. True rockstars never die. Bless them both.

Lemmy was one of the nicest people in Rock I have ever met. I had the honor of accompanying him to secrets cabaret in Tampa Fl in 2005. He was such a great person. We talked about history all night. He was a collector of war memorabilia and loved history. He then made me go with him to the casino all night! One of the best nights of my life. Awesome person and musician. He had a great sense of humor as well. He was that nice to me and I am nobody…just a person that respected him and loved his music.

Lemmy isn't dead. He's just gone to the bar in the sky.

Dave is basically one of the nicest people in the music industry, he's had a lot of close friends in the industry die on him, and still manages to be cheerful a lot. That's really something.

"Lord knows I'm not a religious man" Dave is funny as hell and seems like such a truly good man.

I don't know how he will be able to speak at Taylor's...... it's just horrible.

The pause before he said he wanted to give it to him on his birthday is absolutely heartbreaking, rest in power Lemmy

Dave Grohl is just the Keanu Reeves of music

Lemmy died at my birthday. I was a teenager, on a small bar, going nuts over losing my wallet when the TV hit the news. Nobody there knew him, but my heart sank so low. He was a like a hero and a father for so many teens starting their rock life, and for that I really thank you Sir Lemmy

I got goosebumps when he said “I’m sorry about your friend”.

Lemmy was an amazing man, I met him, along with a friend of mine who had cerebral palsy, really bad, Lemmy was playing a pinball machine at the club, my friend also loved pinball....they ended up talking, and ended up playing pinball and talking all night..as much as I adore Lemmy I didn't want to Interfere..it was my friends special moment so I just hung back and watched them together..it meant the world to my friend, my friend died a few months later but Lemmy gave him the greatest night of his life, and he did it selflessly, he wanted to do this for a fan....beautiful man....r.i.p Mr. LEMMY....and thank you for being kind to my friend sir.

Dave is clearly a badass, motherfucking rock star with a heart just like Lemmy.

The only man who can get away with cussing at a funeral.

Dave great words. Lemmy once talked to me for like 5 actual minutes and I am nobody. God Bless you Lemmy.

It was hard to watch when Dave choked up after taking out the picture. He has lost a few good friends and I've never seen him tear up. This meant a lot to him and now it means something to me

One of my favorite videos of Lemmy is the one of him reading the letter from a Black metalhead who was being bullied by other black people for liking metal. Guy's heart wasn't just big, it was truly massive. He holds no hate in his heart for any one or thing

Grohl has had the most tragic life, losing so many heroes, friends over the years, yet he still keeps that same big heart he speaks of Lemmy having

The world needs more Dave's and Lemmy's. Love wins, guys.

When he said that Lemmy said sorry to him about Kurt's death I teared up

there goes our hero, watch him as he goes.

I saw Lemmy at the Rainbow in Hollywood in 2008 (apparently he was there every day). I walked by him and said “Hey, Lemmy”. He simply responded by saying “Oi”. My coolest rock n roll story...

I'm just binging everything Taylor and FF tonight, trying to get through my sad. Watching Dave cry at this funeral makes me think of what he must be going through right now, though I can't begin to imagine how hard it is for him. Dave, all of us out here just want to wrap our arms around you and be there. Like the biggest universal hug of support and love. I don't know if energy or God or the universe or what could possibly help you feel that giant hug, but I sure wish there was a way to do it. I am so very sorry for your hurt. I know he won't see this, but it helps me to put it out there into the world.

When I am gone. I wish someone will miss me, like Dave misses Lemmy.

And this is why Dave Grohl is one of the greatest humans ever.

The perfect tribute to a departed friend. A mixture of laughter, a few swear words, anecdotes, shared passions, tears and LOVE. Thanks, Dave for your thoughts and words.

Can you imagine loosing 3 big friends during your life and still shining :) Dave is real hero and good example for young people :)

When he said ‘ I wanted to give it to him on his Birthday’ and you could hear his voice cracking it broke my heart

Damn. That was painful watch one of my heroes say goodbye to his.

If this speech didn't melt your heart, then surely you do not possess one. Great eulogy Dave

Kurt, Little Richard and Lemmy. So many people in the industry have died on Dave and he’s still the nicest guy in the industry. Now Taylor too.

if anyone speaks like this at my Funeral then I will know I've lived a good kind life.

Dave pulls out Little Richard pic. Woman says, "Oh my god." Someone starts cuttin' onions.

I’ve now watched this three times and every time he gets to the part about the pamphlet and how wanted to give it to him I start crying because if you listen carefully his inner child comes out, he sounds like a little boy who lost something so dear to him!

Dave has gone through so much grief with his friends passing, god bless his soul, and Rest In Peace Lemmy.

The tenderness in his voice when he says "I wanted to give it to him on his birthday... but..." tears my fucking soul apart, oh my god. I'm a pretty cynical dude, but that had me tear up a bit.

I love that Dave simply said: "I play in the Foo Fighters." when he, in reality, is so much more than that when it comes to the Foo Fighters.

We all know Dave Grohl won’t read this but Dave, you are a magician with words. Whether it’s standing up for a lonely fan getting picked on in the crowd during your concerts , giving supportive advice to other people, loving all people, you’re just an awesome guy. In my heart I know the love you gave to Kurt, Taylor, and so many others meant something to them. I believe being human makes our true ability to see more difficult. However, we never fail, when it counts, seeing it in others. We all love you Dave!!!

Dave could make a grocery list sound interesting and fun. He's such a good story teller.

My favorite Lemmy story was when a reporter asked him after a show how Motörhead would sound in 30 years if they played that same venue? Lemmy replied, The same but LOUDER!!! Gotta love someone that walked it like they talked it!!!RIP Lemmy

Everyone who has disliked this eulogy are heartless freaks. That was beautiful.

Omg, I felt emotional before I clicked on this, and the happiest guy alive is crying. That's done me.

The nicest guy in Rock just lost his best friend - one of the other nicest guys in rock. Dave has had way too much loss!

If Dave Grohl thinks you have a big heart, YOU'VE GOT A MASSIVE HEART.

Lemmy putting out his cigarette in his drink when he saw that his baby was there, that is just the greatest. What a loving, respectful, kind man he was. Absolute legend. Love you Lemmy!

I just looked this up while reading The Storyteller. I am in tears.

I couldn’t love this dude more. Read his book if you haven’t already.

I don't care how manly anyone is, if this doesn't make you emotional, something is very wrong with you

I can personally attest that Lemmy was a really kind and good person. After a show at Roseland Ballroom in NYC a few years back, I approached him outside the stage door and quickly told him how epic the show was - and it was! - and that it was my first (of eventually three) Motörhead show. Despite having women and people hanging around him, he reached out and took hold of my hand and proceeded to walk with me towards his tour bus. It was ten seconds, but it felt like ten HOURS! He just listened as I thanked him for a great show and he thanked me for coming, and we took a photo together - which I still have and posted on my Instagram page. Thank you for your music and your gentle heart, Ian Kilmister. Long live Lemmy!

Every time I see David Grohl interacting with someone, it reminds me of a Will Roger's quote that he has never met a stranger. I don't think David has ever met a stranger either.

I remember this like it was yesterday times flies by. Omg I can't imagine Dave being able to say a eulogy for Taylor it's just going to be too hard. If the foos come back it'll be some sort of miracle.

The woman who says "oh my God, Dave" when he pulls out the little Richard signature and then he tears up... damn son. damn.

they say never meet your heroes, but lemmy is one exception.

This brought me to tears. When Dave started crying, I broke. Rest In Peace, Lemmy. You will be loved forever.

As I thought...Dave's such a badass, softy and I love him for it. A heartfelt tribute to one of the greats by one of the greats.

I didn’t realise that David & Lemmy were such good friends until I watched the Lemmy documentary on Netflix. They were like brothers.

This was amazing , RIP Lemmy

Dave is superb. Genuine rocker and full of respect. The funeral speeches were all class. RIP Lemmy. And Würzel, Philthy and Fast Eddie. 🖤

This was awesome. God bless you, Dave Grohl. Rest in Peace Lemmy Kilmister. Rest in Peace Little Richard.

Grohl really is a nice dude . I met him at bar in Seattle ( the ok hotel - now gone ) right before his first Foo album released i think about a year after Kurt’s death . I was really bummed out on life living at my grandmas and just quit a shit dishwashing job an hour earlier and said fuck it im getting some beers . So i went to that bar with no one there except the woman tending bar and started gettin a buzz on then low and behold in walks Dave and sits by me and orders a coffee . So i said something to him and we chatted briefly and introduced our selves then like 10 mins later some manager or agent looking dude came in and wisked Dave off to a back table booth and i was like oh well no biggy i got dissed by a rockstar but he’s a busy dude and im just some random nobody getting drunk at 1 in the afternoon , then like 15 mins later he came back up to me and was like ‘hey man best of luck to you it was nice to meet you i hope things work out for you” and said the same to him then he left with the other dude. I remember thinking , man that was really nice of him , he could have easily just blown me off but instead was cool even though he was obviously busy.

"Hey, I'm sorry about what happened to your friend." Aaaaaaaaand I got some dust in my eye.

i had two chats and few drinks with him about 1980 , i was a punk and he was in the bar at a discharge GBH metalpunk gig he was the nicest rocker i ever talked too most were a disappointment he wasn't

I feel so bad for Dave he's experienced so many deaths. He dosn't deserve it he's a nice guy

dude, when Dave said "I'm sorry about what happened to your friend".... I really couldn't hold the tears

RIP Little Richard. Passed away May 9, 2020

when I was a teenager in 1983 I heard no sleep...blew my mind...never heard music like that ever....been a fan ever since...thank you Lemmy from New Zealand...you had many fans here....and still do....imagine you hear us blasting it from beyond the grave...

This is truly how a funeral service should be. Heartfelt, love, and fabulous stories. Beautiful 💖 just beautiful.

man this hits you right in the feels

A perfect tribute to Lemmy. As a veteran of the Rainbow, I shared many Jack Daniels with Lemmy at his favorite spot by the first floor bar. He was always the same down-to-earth guy, content to have a drink and a chat with whoever came over to say hello. A true original...as are you, sir

I’m thankful I got to see Lemmy live! I got spoiled, my first concert ever was Anthrax, Motörhead, Slayer, Slipknot on the main stage. I expected to see Lemmy do his thing, but he absolutely blew the crowd away. He came out with a bottle of Jack and absolutely lit that performance up and the crowd interaction. One concert I will NEVER forget.

"I wanted to give it to him on his birthday" my heart hurts when I hear him say it, every time.

Ok its 00:31 in the morning, I'm laying in the darkness of my room with my wife snoring softly by my side, I'm 54 years old and I'm fucking crying because Dave Grohl has a big heart.

"Im sorry for what happened to your friend" So powerful. Noone ever got to disturb Lemmy when playing, but this is when he shows his true self.

The words and emotions of a true friend..............may we all be so blessed!

Dave Grohl, is a Super-Star, With a REAL CARING Heart! Seeing him Cry, is Heartbreaking! RIP Lemmy!

First time i saw Dave crying,i can't help the tears!♥

We need a new generation of rock and roll

Lemmy had a heart of gold. I’m so envious I’ll never have the chance to meet him

the first time i saw lemmy i was 16 years old 3rd row from the front in caird hall Dundee 1980 staring up at this leather clad man hair all over ... he was amazing then and always will be remembered by me :) rip beautiful Lemmy

Somehow, I feel Dave has evolved into a higher being. He’s become someone who can make you laugh and then cry with two words. He has such a calm power. A true musical icon with lyrical power

This is a poem I wrote after hearing that Lemmy had died. I have this thing called tinnitus, that's ringing in my ears. I can't remember when I got it, I've had it years and years. I know it was in my teens, those rock years of abuse. I really don't mind though, those wondrous times of youth. Motorhead were the culprits, Lemmy he's now dead. But the legacy he's left me, is here inside my head. I wouldn't want to change it, if that's a choice I had. I have all those memories, of the times that I was bad. So here I am listening, with ringing in my ears. An invisible part of me, memories of those years. I'm 62, wouldn't have missed it for the world :-)))

He had a rough style, but his real personality always shined through. That's why people loved him. ❤

The only time I've seen a man make a whole crowd laugh in a funeral, near the end when he talks about littel richard got me hella emotional, kind of hits the same as seeing your dad cry

Was trying my best to remain stone faced but I fucking lost it when he pulled out the Little Richard autograph he wanted to give to Lemmy for his birthday. Manly, manly fucking tears man. Everywhere.

there goes my hero, watch him as he goes

Forgetting music for a minute, I never gravitated toward his music much, but I think David Grohl is really as iconic as Lemmy in that I don't think you could find two more genuine people in rock and roll. I am forever impressed with his ability to be himself, and he his so likeable he makes me want to be a better person, to be my best self. Cheers David for you being you. Cheers Lemmy, for everything.

I'm not a massive Foos fan but Dave is a beautiful human being.