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Lemmy

Real Name:Ian Fraser Kilmister

Kilmister was nicknamed Lemmy while attending school although he was unsure why. Some claim that it originated from the phrase "lemmy [lend me] a quid till Friday" because of his habit of borrowing money from people.

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