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.
