By DeAnna Janes, Parade | Longtime Motörhead gutarist Phil Campbell has died. He was 64 years old. According to his family, Campbell passed away following a “complex and major operation.” The tragic news was announced today (March 14), in a statement from Welsh rock band Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, which includes Campbell’s sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla Campbell.
“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.
“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 Louder Sound, Campbell, who was born in Pontypridd, Wales, in 1961, joined his first band at the age of 13. In 1979, he co-founded his first heavy metal originals band, Persian Risk.
In 1984, following the departure of ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, Campbell auditioned for Motörhead alongside Michael “Würzel” Burston — both were hired and made their debuts on 1984’s No Remorse.
Playing guitar for the legendary Motörhead is where Campbell stayed until frontman Lemmy’s death in 2015.
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