In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and legacy of British rock guitarist Edward Allan Clarke, better known to hard rock and heavy metal fans as "Fast" Eddie Clarke (1950–2018). Discover how Clarke earned his famous nickname—which he claimed wasn't about his overall speed, but rather his skillful tremolo picking that allowed him to play a single note incredibly fast!

We explore his early career in the 1970s with bands like Zeus and Continuous Performance, leading up to his fateful introduction to drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and Lemmy Kilmister. As a crucial piece of Motörhead's classic lineup, Clarke's blistering guitar work helped define a new era of heavy metal on legendary albums like Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades, No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, and Iron Fist. We also uncove ...