The iconic and historical drummer Phil Taylor of the band Motorhead died at age 61 last Wednesday, November 11 due to an undisclosed illness.
"My dear friend and brother died last night. He was ill for some time but that does not make it easier when the end comes onocía Phil C from age 21, was a great guy. We were fortunate to play great songs and I keep great memories of our time together , "he said guitarist Eddie Clarke was also a member of the band.
Phil "Animal Philthy" Taylor, drummer of Motörhead, one of the groups of Heavy Metal most influential British in the 1980s, was part of the group twice, first between 1975 and 1984, at which time the first were recorded and most important albums of the band: Overkil (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace of Spaces (1980) and Iron Fist (1982). With a period of inactivity from 84 to 87, he decides to return the group to collaborate on records Rock n 'Roll and 1916 and then finally leave the band in 1992.
Phil was born on September 21, 1954 in England and the nickname "Philthy Animal" won for his intense attitude on percussion of the issues.
The official Facebook group message was published:
"Small" Philty "... he, who once yelled 'stop making faces" an album ... he inspired hairstyles many young punks and metalheads ... he, who played drums with fury and intent ... he, who he liked to call the wazzocks people occasionally ... friend, Roman, Derbyshire man ... rest in peace ... with much love ".
Another historical as Ozzy Osbourne also commented: "I just heard that Phil" Philthy Animal "Taylor died. It is a terrible, terrible tragedy. He was a great friend -great baterista- a great guy. Today is a very sad day for me. Rest in peace. Still owes me $ 500 from the time in Las Vegas ".
The Foo Fighters were others who joined words paying homage Facebook condolences to publish the video of the song "Iron Fist".
The famous guitarist Slash wrote on his Twitter account: "Sad, sad news about the loss of Phil" Philty Animal "Taylor. One of the best drummers in rock n roll. RIP Phil, you will miss it . A lot".
