Motorhead’s ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke dies

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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 Ian “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.

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