Motorhead drummer Phil Taylor dies aged 61
The band praised Taylor in a Facebook post, saying he "fuelled many a young boy’s punk/metal hairstyles"
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Your support makes all the difference.Motörhead have paid tribute to their former drummer Phil Taylor, who has died at the age of 61.
Taylor, known by his monicker “Philthy Animal”, was a member roof the legendary rock band between 1975 and 1984.
The band’s guitarist Eddie Clarke wrote on his official Facebook page that Taylor had been ill for some time: “but that does not make it any easier when the time finally comes”.
“I have known Phil since he was 21 and he was one hell of a character,” he said.
“Fortunately we made some fantastic music together and I have many many fond memories of our time together. Rest in Peace, Phil!”
A post on Motorhead’s Facebook page paid tribute to Taylor.
“Lil’ Philthy ... he who once shouted ‘stop wincing about’ on an album ... he who fuelled many a young boy’s punk/metal hairstyles ... he who played the drums with fury and intent ... he who liked to call people ‘wazzocks’ once in a while ... friend, Roman, Derbyshireman ... rest in peace ... with much love.”
According to the band’s website, Taylor initially left the band after they recorded a version of their hit Ace of Spades for the television series The Young Ones.
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