Former Motorhead drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor died on Wednesday (Nov. 11), ex-bandmate "Fast" Eddie Clarke confirms. He was 61. "My dear friend and brother passed away last night," Clarke ...

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Some tragic news to report. Former Motörhead drummer Phil Taylor, aka Philthy Animal (pictured center in the above photo) has passed away at the age of 61.

Yesterday, it was announced that Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, founding drummer of Motörhead, passed away at the age of 61. This is a huge loss for the metal world, and for music in general. Since his ...

Yesterday, we were shocked to report that legendary former Motorhead drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor had passed away from an undisclosed ailment. Taylor was ...

LONDON (AFP) - Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, the former drummer of Motorhead, has died, the British iconic heavy metal group said Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Heavy metal band Motorhead says former drummer Phil Taylor, an iconic metal thrasher nicknamed "Philthy Animal," has died. He was 61.

Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, the former drummer with British rock band Motorhead, has died.

Heavy metal band Motorhead says former drummer Phil Taylor, an iconic metal thrasher nicknamed “Philthy Animal,” has died. He was 61.