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Motörhead and Fastway Guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke R.I.P.

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  1. Jan 11, 2018 #1
    Richland123

    Richland123

    Apr 17, 2009
    Motörhead and Fastway Guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke R.I.P.

    Eddie Clarke, the last surviving member of Motorhead's classic line-up, has died at the age of 67.

    The band's Facebook page announced that the guitarist died in hospital after being admitted with pneumonia.

    Clarke, whose nickname was Fast Eddie, played with Lemmy Kilmister and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor in the heavy metal band between 1976-82.

    He played on the first six Motorhead albums, later going on to form Fastway with UFO bassist Peter Way.

    The social media statement also contained tributes from later band members including guitarist Phil Campbell.

    He said: "Just heard the sad news that Fast Eddie Clarke has passed away. He will be remembered for his iconic riffs and was a true rock and roller, RIP Eddie."

    The band's ex-drummer Mikkey Dee added: "This is terrible news, the last of the three amigos.

    "I saw Eddie not too long ago and he was in great shape, so this is a complete shock. I was looking forward to seeing him in the UK this summer.

    "Now Lem and Philthy can jam with Eddie again and if you listen carefully I'm sure you'll hear them, so watch out!"
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2018 #2
    Crusher47

    Crusher47 Tattoo'ed Freak Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2014
    Fort Worth, TX
    RIP :(
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2018 #3
    Wolfenstein666

    Wolfenstein666

    Dec 19, 2014
    Absolute bummer, the last of the original three. That band changed heavy metal, the way it was perceived and paved the way for so many other bands that I listen to.

    RIP Eddie.
     
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  14. Jan 11, 2018 #4
    JohnDeereJack

    JohnDeereJack

    May 26, 2010
    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Oh my freaking GOD! That's so sad.
    Motörhead have always been one of my favourite bands, and I've been lucky enough to catch them live countless times over the years. You just couldn't beat the 'classic' Lemmy/Fast Eddie/Philthy line-up though. Crap... Devastated :(
     
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  18. Jan 11, 2018 #5
    kobass

    kobass Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Outside Boston
    RIP.
     
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  22. Jan 11, 2018 #6
    byoung93888

    byoung93888 Supporting Member

    Sep 29, 2011
    Asheville, NC
    RIP
     
  26. Jan 11, 2018 #7
    Skybone

    Skybone

    Jun 20, 2016
    Scotland
    RIP Fast Eddie. Sad day. :(

    And Al Morris of Maryland stalwarts Iron Man passed yesterday as well. RIP. :(
     
  31. Jan 11, 2018 #8
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    R.I.P. Philthy, Lemmy, Eddie:

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  35. Jan 11, 2018 #9
    Grumry

    Grumry

    Jul 6, 2016
    Nashville
    I almost got in before KBD....
     
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  39. Jan 11, 2018 #10
    SlimS

    SlimS

    May 18, 2015
    R.I.P.
     
  43. Jan 11, 2018 #11
    Randall

    Randall

    Aug 6, 2009
    Canada.
    Saw motorhead open up for blizzard of OZ back in 1981 at the kinsmen field house in Edmonton. Gonna have a drink for Fast Eddie tonight!
     
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  47. Jan 11, 2018 #12
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    Don't forget that Fastway was originally a band from the names of Eddie & Pete Way.
    Fastway were well-featured in the film Trick or Treat:

     
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  51. Jan 11, 2018 #13
    callofcthulhu

    callofcthulhu

    Oct 16, 2012
    Heavy, man.
     
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  55. Jan 11, 2018 #14
    Ben B

    Ben B Supporting Member

    Jul 13, 2006
    San Diego, CA
    RIP Fast Eddie.
     
  59. Jan 11, 2018 #15
    Alacajun

    Alacajun Guest

    Mar 19, 2000
    Sad day indeed.
    First, the Ramones, now Motörhead...
     
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  64. Jan 11, 2018 #16
    MYLOWFREQ

    MYLOWFREQ Supporting Member

    May 13, 2011
    New York
    so sad :(
     
  68. Jan 11, 2018 #17
    1bassleft

    1bassleft

    Dec 21, 2012
    NW England and Malaga Province, Spain
    Bad, sad news. I remember being surrounded by about 6 punks in Stoke-on-Trent around 1980 and thinking "uh-oh" but they saw the Motorhead jobby I'd painted on my denim and it was all "fookin ace band, Motorhead" and camaraderie. A lot of non-metalheads (including me) got them.
     
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  72. Jan 11, 2018 #18
    FatStringer52

    FatStringer52

    Oct 30, 2016
    Northeast Texas
    I was really into Fastway. Very sad news. RIP Fast Eddie . . .
     
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  76. Jan 11, 2018 #19
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    Lemmy would never agree that MH were Heavy Metal or Punk & always just said they play Rock & Roll, but...

    qM8ohc9.
     
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  80. Jan 11, 2018 #20
    smogg

    smogg

    Mar 27, 2007
    NPR, Florida
    I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
    R.I.P.
     
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