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Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 after 'courageous battle'
- Motorhead guitarist Philip Anthony Campbell died Friday evening at age 64, with his family announcing he "passed away peacefully" in intensive care following a "long and courageous battle" after a complex major operation.
- Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Campbell was best known as Motorhead's guitarist from 1984 until the band disbanded in 2015 following the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
- Starting his musical journey at age 10, Campbell played semi-professionally by 13 and later successfully auditioned for Motorhead in 1984 alongside fellow guitarist Michael Burston.
- Recently, the artist toured with his band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, which features his three sons, and released his debut solo album "Old Lions Still Roar" in 2019.
- "His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever," his family stated, while requesting privacy during this difficult time.
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Phil Campbell Motörhead Death Stuns Rock Fans
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died at the age of 64, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians around the world. The legendary British rock band confirmed the news Saturday in a statement honoring Campbell’s decades-long career and influence in heavy metal. “We cannot believe we’re saying this… it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed,” the band said in a statement shared…
The musician's family reported that he died at the age of 64 after a complicated operation
Campbell joined the pioneering band Motörhead in 1984 and played with them until their breakup in 2015 following the death of founder Lemmy Kilmister.
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64
Legendary rock guitarist Phil Campbell, who spent more than three decades playing with the iconic heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 64. The news was announced Saturday in a statement shared on social media by the band. “We cannot believe we’re saying this… with profound sadness we share that Philip Anthony [...]
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