Phil Taylor (musician)
Phil Taylor | |
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Taylor at Afan Lido, Port Talbot in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Philip John Taylor |
| Also known as | Philthy Animal |
| Born | 21 September 1954 Hasland, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 12 November 2015 (aged 61) London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1975–2015 |
| Formerly of | |
Philip John Taylor (21 September 1954 – 12 November 2015), better known as "Philthy Animal", was an English drummer. He was a member of the rock band Motörhead from 1975 to 1984 and 1987 to 1992, recording eleven studio albums and four live albums with the band. The Motörhead line-up consisting of Taylor, Lemmy and "Fast" Eddie Clarke is generally regarded as the 'classic' line-up of the band.