RIP WURZEL From Motorhead

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RIP WURZEL From Motorhead

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GUITAR legend Wurzel of the band Motorhead has died, it was announced last night.

Wurzel, real name Michael Burston, suffered a heart attack "while pouring a Guinness and cracking a smile".

The 61-year-old, originally from Cheltenham, Gloucs, joined Motorhead in 1984 after playing in other bands.

He had previously served in the Army, where he got his nickname because of his West Country accent and likeness to Worzel Gummidge the scarecrow.

He played on nine studio and live albums until his departure in 1995.

And he was a favourite with fans for his jester-like antics in contrast to the sterner image of the band's lead singer Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister.

Lemmy said last night: "Wurzel was my friend and my brother and he's never going to laugh with me again or bitch me out or do anything.

"And that truly and cosmically sucks. RIP Wurz. God speed. Good man."
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Was a Fast Eddie man myself, but still sad news.
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My condolences to Aunt Sally.

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Percy Dalton wrote:My condolences to Aunt Sally.

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R.I.P - good guitarist.
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Re: RIP WURZEL From Motorhead

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storrmin571 wrote:GUITAR legend Wurzel of the band Motorhead has died, it was announced last night.

Wurzel, real name Michael Burston, suffered a heart attack "while pouring a Guinness and cracking a smile".
Bit of a suprise that, I'd heard he was a cider drinker, and that he drinks it all of the day.









( ooh aargh, ooh aargh ey) for all you Wurzel fans out there.
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RIP.

My Fave motorhead tune in tribute...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlecTBevmzc
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Not a very good technical guitarist but he played from the heart and was part of the NWOBHM scene that defined and influenced metal for the next 10 years.

I was shocked to learn he was 61 though!

Sad loss. RIP.
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R.I.P.
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R. I. P.

Go(o)d Speed, wherever you are.
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DB10GOONER wrote:Not a very good technical guitarist but he played from the heart and was part of the NWOBHM scene that defined and influenced metal for the next 10 years.

I was shocked to learn he was 61 though!

Sad loss. RIP.
Less technical, more heart. Sounds like what we need around here. RIP.
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