R.I.P. Philthy Animal

Phil Taylor (better known as “Philthy Animal” Taylor has died. He was 61. He was the drummer in the classic line-up of Motorhead. In fact he held the position twice – from 1975-1984 and then a second stint from 1987-1992.

Motorhead were never my absolute favourite band and Phil Taylor wasn’t ever my absolute favourite drummer – but he was one of the most…