Tributes were paid to the guitarist on social media
"Fast" Eddie Clarke, former guitarist for Motörhead, has died at the age of 67 after contracting pneumonia.
After the news was confirmed on the band's official Facebook page, numerous musicians used their social media to pay tribute to the guitarist.
Phil Campbell, Saxon, Slash, Duff McKagan, Scott Ian, and Lars Ulrich are some of Clarke's friends and colleagues who have shared some words about him.
Check out some of the tributes below:
Phil Campbell: “I was very sorry to hear the sad news about Eddie Clarke… His iconic riffs inspired many musicians and will always be present in our hearts. Rest in peace, Fast Eddie Clarke.”
Very sorry to hear today the sad news about Eddie Clarke… his iconic riffs inspired many and will remain dear in our hearts…. RIP FAST EDDIE CLARKE
— Phil Campbell (@MotorheadPhil) January 11, 2018
Fastway: “All of us at Fastway are heartbroken to post this – we lost a legend. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Fast Eddie.”
All of us at Fastway HQ are absolutely heartbroken to have to post this – we have lost a legend.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
RIP Fast Eddie pic.twitter.com/d1itpOG0xG
— Fastway (@FastwayOfficial) January 11, 2018
Saxon: “We just learned that our friend Fast Eddie Clarke has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed, but he is now with Phil and Lemmy. We have great memories of our time together. Rest in peace, Eddie.”
We've just heard our good friend Fast Eddie Clarke has died.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones and family. He will be greatly missed, but he's gone to join Phil and Lemmy. We have great memories of our times with him.RIP Eddie
Saxon pic.twitter.com/ABhaU5mOYk
— Saxon (@SaxonOfficial) January 11, 2018
Girlschool Enid: “On the road with Saxon and Fastway in November 2016. Eddie is with his beloved Cookie. How he loved that dog.”
On the road with @SaxonOfficial and @FastwayOfficial in November '16 Eddie with his beloved Cookie. How he adored that dog. pic.twitter.com/Kln2lIvE3m
— Girlschool Enid (@enidgirlschool) January 11, 2018
Duff McKagan: "Rest in peace, Eddie."
RIP Fast Eddie.
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) January 11, 2018
Scott Ian: “ I remember when I bought Ace Of Spades. I ran home from the record store and played the record several times. Looking at its cover, I just thought about who those crazy guys were and how they could play so fast! Rest in peace, Eddie. Motörhead forever!”
Slash: "Rest in peace, Fast Eddie Clarke."
Lars Ulrich: “Thank you for your riffs. Thank you for your solos. Thank you for your attitude. Thank you for being the coolest band. Thank you for inspiring me to follow in your footsteps. Rest in peace.”
Thank you for the riffs.
Thank you for the solos.
Thank you for the attitude.
Thank you for being in the coolest band.
Thank you for inspiring me to go down the same path. #rip #fasteddie #motorhead pic.twitter.com/wZGBoqEyXS— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) January 11, 2018
Kirk Hammett: “The last ace has left us. Fast Eddie lives on in his music. Rest in peace.”
The last ace has left us. Fast Eddie lives on through his
music, may he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/UbswO0eKRJ— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 11, 2018
