
British hard rock band Motorhead says former guitarist Edward βFast Eddieβ 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 βLemmyβ Kilmister. He was the final survivor of the bandβs classic lineup: Lemmy, Clarke and drummer Phil βPhilthy Animalβ Taylor.

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Kilmister and Taylor both died in 2015.
Clarkeβs time in Motorhead produced some of the bandβs biggest hits, including the ferocious anthem βAce of Spades.β
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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 βwill be remembered for his iconic riffs and was a true rock n roller. RIP Eddie.β
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