Former Motorhead Guitarist Edward β€˜Fast Eddie’ Clarke Dead At 67

British hard rock band Motorhead says former guitarist Edward β€œFast Eddie” Clarke has died aged 67.

Motorhead says on Facebook that Clarke died Wednesday in a hospital while being treated for pneumonia.

Clarke joined Motorhead soon after it was founded in 1975 by former Hawkwind bassist Ian β€œLemmy” Kilmister. He was the final survivor of the band’s classic lineup: Lemmy, Clarke and drummer Phil β€œPhilthy Animal” Taylor.

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Kilmister and Taylor both died in 2015.

Clarke’s time in Motorhead produced some of the band’s biggest hits, including the ferocious anthem β€œAce of Spades.”

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Clarke left Motorhead in 1982 and later formed the band Fastway.

A later Motorhead guitarist, Phil Campbell, said on Facebook that Clarke β€œwill be remembered for his iconic riffs and was a true rock n roller. RIP Eddie.”

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