Mikkey Dee says what Lemmy would have thought of Rock Hall nomination

Induction into the Rock Hall of Fame seems to be a hot button issue with a lot of musicians. Some strive to enter these hallowed halls. Others could honestly care less. Mikkey Dee says what he thinks his former bandmate Lemmy Kilmister would have thought about induction into the Rock Hall of Fame.

During a recent interview with Billboard, Mikkey Dee talks about when Motorhead won a Grammy in 2005. "I remember when we won a Grammy in 2005. He was prouder than any of us. He really glowed. I said 'Lem, this is pretty f---ing cool.' And he said 'You're right, mate. This is great.' And when we got our hands in the Rock Walk on Sunset in Hollywood, that was also a moment for him, and he was really proud. And this here (Rock Hall nomination) is the king of kings, if you will, so he would've been very, very proud."

Rob Halford, vocalist for British metal band Judas Priest, agrees. "I think he'd be really happy. Lemmy always had this big, tough guy personality, which he was, and I believe he'd have a few 'words' to say from one angle. But I think he'd be thrilled for his bandmates, and equally for his fans. I think he would genuinely appreciate this." Despite guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee not being included in the nomination, Dee is still excited by the prospect of it. "In my book, if anyone really deserves to be in that Hall of Fame, it's Motorhead in so many ways because of the inspiration on thousands of bands. Even the biggest of the biggest have been so influenced by Motorhead and Lemmy. It's the real deal. If you talk to Ozzy (Osbourne), he thinks that Motorhead should have been in before Black Sabbath, even."

Mikkey Dee adds that, even on tour with his current band Scorpions, he feels the impact of Motorhead's 40 years of metal, across the 22 albums they released and the nonstop touring. "What I find now is it's bigger than ever, this Motorhead thing. People are hysterical about it. I've never signed so many records and t-shirts and answered so many questions. They're standing in droves with boxes full of Motorhead stuff for me to sign. It's embarrassing sometimes how big it is, but it's all about Motorhead still. It's even bigger than when Lemmy was alive."

Unfortunately, there is controversy lurking. The current nomination into the rock hall dictates that only the original lineup, which consisted of guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke, drummer "Philthy" Phil Taylor and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister are to be inducted. Clarke and Taylor both died in 2018 and 2015. Unfortunately, that leaves Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee left out, despite serving in the band for so long. "That is pure wrong, I would say, and I know Phil would be very disappointed, too. We've been carrying the flag for 25 years together, and actually brought Motorhead to what it was. We did 25 years out of the 40. The original band lasted just a few years (Clarke left in 1982, Taylor in 1984, but returned in 1987-1992). They started it off, but as Lemmy said himself they wouldn't have lasted another six months doing that lineup. I don't think we would've been where we are today without the 25 years we spent touring."

Despite what happens, Dee says he and Campbell will attend the induction ceremony to represent Motorhead if they make it through. "Absolutely. I think it's a must. Phil and me have to attend - and play there, of course. It would be a real honor."