Phil Taylor, former drummer of British rock band Motörhead, dies aged 61

The former Motörhead drummer, Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, has died, aged 61.

He was a member of the cult British band between 1975 and 1984. He rejoined the rock band in 1987 for five years.

In a message on his Facebook page, band member and guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke said he and Taylor had made “some fantastic music together and I have many many fond memories of our time together”.

 

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