Motorhead's Phil Taylor dies; band pays tribute online

Heavy metal band Motorhead say former drummer Phil Taylor has died. He was 61.

The band have paid tribute on their Facebook page saying he "played the drums with fury and intent."

Taylor drummed on some of their best-known albums, including Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and the live recording No Sleep 'til Hammersmith.

In a heartfelt facebook message the band said:

"Lil' Philthy...he who once shouted 'stop wincing about' on an album...he who fueled many a young boy's punk/metal hairstyles...he who played the drums with fury and intent...he who liked to call people 'wazzocks' once in a while...friend, Roman, Derbyshireman...rest in peace...with much love…"