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Post by Grumpyoldman on Nov 12, 2015 18:40:54 GMT -5
LONDON (AP) — Heavy metal band Motorhead says former drummer Phil Taylor, an iconic metal thrasher nicknamed "Philthy Animal," has died. He was 61.
"Fast" Eddie Clarke, guitarist with the Grammy-winning rockers, said on Facebook that Taylor died late Wednesday.
He didn't disclose a cause of death, saying Thursday that Taylor "had been ill for some time but that does not make it any easier when the time finally comes."
He said Taylor was "one hell of a character."
Taylor drummed on Motorhead's best-known albums, including "Overkill," ''Bomber," ''Ace of Spades" and the live recording "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith."
His distinctive double bass-drum style on tracks like "Overkill" helped define a new genre — thrash metal.
On Motorhead's Facebook page, the band paid tribute to "Lil' Philthy ... he who fuelled many a young boy's punk/metal hairstyles ... he who played the drums with fury and intent."
Ozzy Osbourne called his death a "terrible, terrible loss."
Taylor left the band in 1984, rejoined in 1987 and left again in 1992.
Absolutely tragic. He lived a hell of a life, but was taken way too soon.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 19:44:59 GMT -5
Wow...It sucks seeing all these talented people pass.
RIP.
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Post by The Constable on Nov 12, 2015 21:50:21 GMT -5
No why do all the good musicians die
R.I.P Phil and thanks for that badass opening to Overkill you will be missed
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Post by Brad on Nov 13, 2015 0:11:03 GMT -5
Well, that sucks.
RIP
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 4:08:37 GMT -5
Didn't take you for a Motorhead fan mate...!
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Post by JC Motors on Nov 17, 2015 10:40:57 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Nov 17, 2015 14:12:06 GMT -5
R.I.P..
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