Motörhead’s Fast Eddie Clarke dies aged 67
Very sad news
Legendary Motörhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke has died. He was 67.
A statement on Motörhead’s official Facebook page confirmed that Eddie died in hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia.
“We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight...Edward Allan Clarke - or as we all know and love him Fast Eddie Clarke - passed away peacefully yesterday.
“Ted Carroll (who formed Chiswick Records) made the sad announcement via his FB page, having heard from Doug Smith that Fast Eddie passed peacefully in hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia...
“Fast Eddie...keep roaring, rocking' and rollin' up there as goddamit man, your Motörfamily would expect nothing less!!!
“RIP FAST EDDIE CLARKE 5th October 1950 - 10th January 2018”
Phil Campbell added: “Just heard the sad news that Fast Eddie Clark has passed away. such a shock, he will be remembered for his iconic riffs and was a true rock n roller. RIP Eddie."
Mikkey Dee said: “Oh my f***ing god, 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. Me and Eddie always hit it off great.
“I was looking forward to seeing him in the UK this summer when we around with the Scorps…now Lem and Philthy can jam with Eddie again, and if you listen carefully I’m sure you’ll hear them, so watch out!!! My thoughts go out to Eddie’s family and close ones."
Chiswick Records founder Ted Carroll, who signed Motörhead in 1977, said: “Just got the sad news from Doug Smith that 'Fast' Eddie Clark the great guitarist who played on all of Motörhead’s biggest hits passed away peacefully last night. He died in hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. R. I P.”