Earlier this morning we learned that former Motörhead/Fastway guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke passed away yesterday after a battle with pneumonia. Since the news broke, tributes from all over the world have begun to come in. Check out what members of Motörhead, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N’ Roses, and more had to say below.
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
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
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
We’ve lost yet another great…RIP Fast Eddie Clarke ?♠️? Give our best to Lem & Philthy. #Motörhead #Fastway pic.twitter.com/xEjtNvg7xj
— Doro (@DoroOfficial) January 11, 2018
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
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