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Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies at 64 After "Courageous Battle"

Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for the iconic rock band Motorhead, has died at the age of 64. His family announced he passed away peacefully following a complex major operation and a battle in intensive care. Campbell joined Motorhead in 1984 and performed with the band until its dissolution in 2015 after frontman Lemmy's death. He was also the frontman of his own band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

Key Points: Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies at 64

  • Guitarist for legendary band Motorhead
  • Passed away at age 64
  • Death followed a major operation
  • Played with band from 1984 to 2015
  • Also fronted 'Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons'
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Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell passes away at 64

Phil Campbell, longtime Motorhead guitarist, passes away peacefully at 64 after a major operation. Family announces the sad news.

"passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care - Family statement"

Washington DC, March 14

Musician Phil Campbell, the Motorhead guitarist and backing vocalist, passed away on Friday at the age of 64.

The musician's sons and bandmates announced that he "passed away peacefully" on Friday night in intensive care, following a "long and courageous battle" after a major operation. The nature of the operation was unclear.

The Welsh Rock Band 'Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons' took to their Instagram handle to share the news of Phil Campbell's demise.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation," the family wrote on their band Phil Cambell & the Bastard Sons' Instagram.

The post further read, "Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as "Bampi." He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely. His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever. We kindly ask that our family's privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time."

According to Deadline, Phil Cambell was born May 7, 1961, in Pontypridd, Wales. Campbell began playing guitar as a child, joining the cabaret band Contrast as a teen. He also launched the heavy metal band Persian Risk in 1979.

Following Brian Robertson's exit from Motorhead in 1984, Campbell auditioned for the open spot and was recruited along with fellow guitarist Michael 'Wurzel' Burston.

Campbell performed with Motorhead until they disbanded in 2015, following founding member and lead vocalist Lemmy Kilmister's death at age 70, reported Deadline.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This hits hard. My husband is a huge fan. We saw Motorhead live in Delhi years ago - the sheer power of their performance was unforgettable. Sending love to his family. A true legend has left the stage.
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Rohit P
Another giant of metal gone. While I loved his work with Motorhead, I do wish the article had spent a bit more time on his solo project, 'Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons'. That band had some fantastic material post-Motorhead.
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Ananya R
So sad. His guitar work was the backbone of so many anthems. It's touching to read he was a "Bampi" (grandfather). Beyond the rockstar, he was a family man. Om Shanti. 🙏
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Michael C
64 is no age. He fought a long battle, it seems. Motorhead's influence on the global metal scene, including bands here in India, is immense. A piece of rock history is gone.
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Karthik V
Heartbreaking. His riffs were like a masterclass in power and simplicity. Introduced to Motorhead by my cousin, and it changed my taste in music forever. The band is now fully reunited elsewhere. Play it loud!

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