Former Motorhead Guitarist Passes Away

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Former Motorhead Guitarist, Michael "Wurzel" Burston Reportedly Passes Away

posted Jul 9, 2011 at 8:40 PM by Diamond Oz. (25 Comments)

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Although no official statement has been released at this time, it is being widely reported that former Motorhead guitarist Michael "Wurzel" Burston passed away earlier today at the age of sixty one, after suffering of ventricular fibrillation, caused by cardiomyopathy. More information will be made available as soon as this is confirmed. Burston joined the band in 1984 and performed on the following albums:

No Remorse (1984)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
Nö Sleep at All (1988)
The Birthday Party (1990)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)

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1. Snake_Boy writes:

Ah, sh**! I can't believe this. Very sad. This guy was a good guitarist.

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. Rychemn writes:

Truly sad indeed!!!!......R.I.P.......my metal brother..\M/..\M/....

N.P.......Born to Lose......Motorhead

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 9:12 PM ET | IP Logged

3. shit writes:

I thought this was lemmy for a sec; RIP!

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 9:17 PM ET | IP Logged

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4. R10 writes:

Saw Motorhead for the first time in 86 on Orgasmatron tour. Performance left quite an impression on me. Have seen Motorhead many times since ,but the first time i remember most. Condolences to the mans family and friends. Will have to throw on Orgasmatron and knock back a few in rememberance.

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged

5. Vinny the Metal writes:

Wurzel, I'm glad I got to see you live when you were in Motorhead. May your legacy with that band always live on.

Now Playing: Motorhead - Deaf Forever

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 9:48 PM ET | IP Logged

6. Niva dos Santos writes:

Great brother from the better R&R on earth, rest in peace man. I'm so f...sad, this weak was really sh...!

# Jul 9, 2011 @ 11:43 PM ET | IP Logged

7. JerMz writes:

My condolences to Wurzels family and friends. Motorhead on my stereo ALL day tommorow! Well, that's kinda normal, anyway! R.I.P. Wurzel

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:39 AM ET | IP Logged

8. Darth Venom writes:

This sucks....bastards is one of my favorite motorhead records....the flesh may be gone but the records stand for eternity...

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:41 AM ET | IP Logged

9. uncle toms cabin writes:

The man come down to wincanton for a few days several times a year, deaf as a post but a great fella. It was nice to know him.

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 3:02 AM ET | IP Logged

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10. Jackrum writes:

R.I.P Metal Legend

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 4:36 AM ET | IP Logged

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11. roguesgallery writes:

RIP!!! \m/!!!!!!!!Killed By Death!!!!!Stone Dead Forever!!!!!!Dead Men Tell No Tales!!!!

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 9:08 AM ET | IP Logged

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12. weasel321 writes:

WOW! RIP. Another metal legend gone.

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 11:37 AM ET | IP Logged

13. Gonzo writes:

Wurzel gon no more Wurzel people say he`s crazy
not now they don`t he`s a gone gone.

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:02 PM ET | IP Logged

14. win writes:

nice to av seen ya @download 08 i think it was??
rip wurzel

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:20 PM ET | IP Logged

15. duncan hills writes:

motorhead dedicated their performance at sonisphere this evening to him. as myself and others cheered "wurzel" at the stage, lemmy, phil and mikkey raised their glasses. it was touching.

RIP.

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 3:25 PM ET | IP Logged

16. mr d writes:

rip wurzel

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. OlafBerzerker writes:

rip brother, Orgasmatron

# Jul 10, 2011 @ 8:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. The_Avant_Garde writes:

Why do the metalheads keep passing away? More sad, sad news.

Motorhead are one of those bands that never impressed me on CD, but as soon as I seen them live I was hooked and never looked back.

# Jul 11, 2011 @ 3:10 AM ET | IP Logged

19. ygjyu writes:

R.I.P Wurzel, pure brilliance has left us.

# Jul 11, 2011 @ 5:32 AM ET | IP Logged

20. Motorhead For Life writes:

So glad i got to see him perform on the Rock and Roll tour in Edinburgh 87. My favourite Motorhead guitarist,hands down. R.I.P. mate.

# Jul 11, 2011 @ 12:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Blindgreed1 writes:

RIP Wurz...

# Jul 11, 2011 @ 5:28 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. ZMA writes:

They just keep falling. RIP.

# Jul 11, 2011 @ 10:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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23. metalfan653 writes:

RIP.

# Jul 12, 2011 @ 4:41 PM ET | IP Logged

24. Madreaper writes:

Raise a Pint. We will miss you Wurzel R.I.P.

# Jul 17, 2011 @ 11:44 AM ET | IP Logged

25. weresanctuary writes:

What the S**t???!!!!!??? Metal has had a hard 2-3 years with all of our legends and greats seeming to pass away. I don't know how much more I can take... Can the Universe or any Gods or Goddesses or whatever, please take mercy on us? How about focusing on musicians who won't be missed? Country has lots of those!

# Jul 21, 2011 @ 12:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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