Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor

 The Man

• Born Phil Taylor (Sep. 21, 1954 – Nov. 11, 2015)

• Motörhead drummer during their classic era

• Nicknamed “Philthy Animal” for his wild, chaotic style

 Style & Impact

• Loose, aggressive, almost falling-apart-but-never-does feel

• Perfect contrast to Lemmy’s driving bass

• Powered:

  • Overkill (1979)

  • Bomber (1979)

  • Ace of Spades (1980) 🔥

• One of the most distinctive drummers in metal history

 Motörhead Timeline

• Joined in 1975

• Left in 1984, returned later briefly

• Part of the most iconic Motörhead lineup

 How He Passed

• Died Nov. 11, 2015 at age 61

• Cause: liver failure

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  Inscription
  Much loved son, brother & uncle
  Legendary drummer
  with a unique sense of humor.
  Missed by many.\

• I'm a little teddy bear I don't swear......