R.I.P Phil 'Philthy animal' Taylor

I somehow never saw Motorhead live in his era but his influence is all over their best work. RIP Phil

Sad news, Motorhead were one of the earlier influences in my journey through the rock pantheon, although I no longer own any of their 'music' it still sticks in my mind. Never took themselves too seriously either. 

I do think he was instrumental in developing the so called "Thrash Metal" style of drumming, the likes of Anthrax, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth etc all adopted, that double bass drum full on attack style.

Very popular style in the 80's metal thrash area.

Not as universally recognised as John Bonham but in his way just as influential. Excellent 'live' drummer IMHO.

RIP

+1 Dan. Growing up in the 80s the thrash metal scene was amazing, with great new stuff coming out almost weekly it seemed - sadly although I was aware of bands like Motorhead and Iron Maiden they never fully registered with me back then. It's the drumming on most of those records I love best with the likes of Dave Lombardo, Ullrich and Don Tardy standouts. Time to spin some Motorhead again I think..

Also the way that punk saw Motorhead, as being one of the very few hard rock or metal bands that it was acceptable to like.  Motorhead had a good touring relationship with The Damned and also 'hardcore punk' bands noted at the music and style of Motorhead as being outstanding. 

Some elements of Thrash also partly came out of hardcore punk, as you'll hear the members of Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallic and Slayer often refer to Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Black Flag and similar as part influences. 

Black Flag, Dead Kennedys and more leading to Rollins Band.

It was a great melting pot just before G'N'R broke in 87/88 really big and an antidote to "hair metal" bands.

Donnington around 1987 was a kind of nadir really with a thrash (Metallica/Anthrax billing) vs hair metal (Bon Jovi) sort of them against us thing, funny to think that now.

With Motorhead somewhere almost out on their own turf.

Happy days etc etc...:-)

Indeed, Slayers covers album being more than a nod to those influences and inspired by Jeff Hanneman, who was a good friend of Lemmy I believe. Another recently departed and sorely missed.  

Thinking about Motorhead, they seemed to be accepted across all genres perhaps more than any other band in history - a no.1 album but retaining full credibility in the underground and never could be accused remotely of selling out.

btw Mr Disposable hero - best track on my favourite all time album...

Happy days indeed Dan, Donington 87 was my first gig..