Phil Campbell, guitarist of Motörhead, dies at 64
Phil Campbell, the long-time guitarist of the band Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64 after a prolonged illness following major surgery.
Phil Campbell, who served as the guitarist for the iconic heavy metal band Motörhead for over three decades, has died at the age of 64. His family released a statement indicating that his death occurred after a long period of intensive treatment following a complex and significant surgical procedure. Campbell's tenure with Motörhead spanned from the 1980s until the band's dissolution in 2015 after the passing of legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister. Alongside his contributions to Motörhead, Campbell later formed a new band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, with his sons, which was active until recently with scheduled performances across Europe.