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FactPlayed in bands Motörhead and Fastway.


Eddie Clarke was born on October 5, 1950, in Hackney, London, England. His parents were Jack and Rose Clarke. He had two brothers, Terry and Colin. Eddie Clarke was educated at Hackney Downs School. He began playing guitar when he was 14 years old.

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Clarke’s first band was called The Nova Express. The band released one single, “I Can’t Stand It”, in 1966. Clarke then joined a band called The Outcasts. The Outcasts released two singles, “Just Another Teenage Rebel” and “Baby Please Don’t Go”.

In 1976, Clarke joined a band called Motörhead. Motörhead released their first album, Motörhead, in 1977. The album reached number 24 on the UK charts. Motörhead’s second album, Overkill, was released in 1979. The album reached number 12 on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s third album, Ace of Spades, was released in 1980. The album reached number four on the UK charts. Ace of Spades was Motörhead’s most successful album. It was certified gold in the UK and platinum in the US.

Clarke left Motörhead in 1982. He formed a new band called Fastway. Fastway’s first album, Fastway, was released in 1983. The album reached number 33 on the UK charts.

In 1987, Clarke rejoined Motörhead. Motörhead’s ninth album, Orgasmatron, was released in 1986. The album reached number six on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s tenth album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, was released in 1987. The album reached number five on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s eleventh album, 1916, was released in 1991. The album reached number three on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s twelfth album, March ör Die, was released in 1992. The album reached number two on the UK charts.

Clarke left Motörhead again in 1993. He formed a new band called Fastway. Fastway’s second album, Trick or Treat, was released in 1993. The album reached number 42 on the UK charts.

In 2000, Clarke rejoined Motörhead. Motörhead’s thirteenth album, We Are Motörhead, was released in 2000. The album reached number four on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s fourteenth album, Hammered, was released in 2002. The album reached number five on the UK charts.

Motörhead’s fifteenth album, Inferno, was released in 2004. The album reached number three on the UK charts.

Clarke left Motörhead again in 2005. He has not been active in the music industry since then.

Eddie Clarke is a British guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the band Motörhead from 1976 to 1982 and again from 1987 to 1993. He is also known for being a member of the band Fastway from 1983 to 1987 and again from 2000 to 2005.

General Info

Full NameEddie Clarke
NationalityEnglish

Accomplishments

Music GroupsMotörhead, Fastway
MoviesTrick or Treat

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1The band name, Fastway, was a combination of "Fast" Eddie Clarke's nickname and Pete Way's last name.
2Played in bands Motörhead and Fastway.

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Special Correspondents2016writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Alan Clarke
Sing Street2016writer: "Stay Clean" - as Edward Clarke
Mike & Mike2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
NXT TakeOver: London2015TV Movie writer: "Ace of Spades"
Glastonbury 20152015TV Series writer - 1 episode
World Championship Snooker2015TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Pop Gold2015TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops: The Story of 19802015TV Movie documentary writer: "Ace of Spades"
Rage2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dom Hemingway2013as Clarke, "Ace Of Spades"
Jim Norton: American Degenerate2013TV Special writer: "Bomber" - as Eddie Clarke
Revenge2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Unfinished Song2012writer: "Ace of Spades"
House M.D.2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Metal Evolution2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth2011Documentary writer: "Ace Of Spades" - as Eddie Clarke
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Last Shot 22010Short writer: "Ace of Spades"
Rude Tube2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Lemmy2010Documentary writer: "Damage Case", "Ace of Spades", "We are The Road Crew" / writer: "The Chase is Better Than the Catch", "Speedfreak", "White Line Fever", "Bomber", "Boogeyman", "Rock It", "Overkill" - as Clarke
Live from Studio Five2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Brütal Legend2009Video Game writer: "Bomber", " We Are the Road Crew"
Halloween II2009writer: "The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" - as Edward Alan Clarke
Guitar Hero: Metallica2009Video Game writer: "Ace of Spades"
Skins2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero World Tour2008Video Game writer: "Overkill"
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People2008writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
SingStar Amped2007Video Game writer: "Ace Of Spades"
Rise of the Footsoldier2007writer: "We Are The Road Crew" - as Eddie Clarke
Superbad2007writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Shoot 'Em Up2007writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Smokin' Aces2006as Edward Clarke, "Ace Of Spades"
Starter for 102006writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Alan Clarke
Slipp Jimmy fri2006writer: "Ace Of Spades" - as Clark
Air Guitar Nation2006Documentary writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Guitar Hero2005Video Game writer: "Ace of Spades"
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005Documentary writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Clarke
Sex Lives of the Potato Men2004writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 32001Video Game writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Lindenstraße2001TV Series writer - 1 episode
Whatever1998writer: "The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" - as Edward Clarke
Brit Awards 19971997TV Special writer: "Ace of Spades" - uncredited
Grosse Pointe Blank1997writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
TFI Friday1996TV Series writer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops1979-1995TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Hardware1990writer: "Ace of Spades" - as Edward Clarke
Zombie Nightmare1987writer: "Ace Of Spades"
Trick or Treat1986producer: "Stand Up" - as Eddie Clark / producer: "Tear Down The Walls", "Don't Stop The Fight", "Get Tough", "Hold On To The Night", "After Midnight" - as Eddie Clarke / writer: "If You Could See" / writer: "Trick Or Treat" - as Eddie Clarke

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lemmy2010Documentary thanks
On the Downlow2004special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Behind the Music2013TV Series documentary
Lemmy2010DocumentaryHimself
Classic Albums2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Lemmy2002DocumentaryHimself
Motörhead - 25 & Alive: Boneshaker2001Video documentaryHimself
Motörhead: Deaf Not Blind1986VideoHimself
Motörhead: Live in Toronto1982VideoHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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