Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies Phil Campbell, the guitarist for the iconic band Motörhead, has died at the age of 64 following a lengthy fight in intensive care after a major surgery. Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained with the band until its dissolution in 2015, becoming the second longest-serving member. After Motörhead disbanded, he continued his music career with his sons in the band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

• Phil Campbell, guitarist for Motörhead, has died at 64.
• His death followed a ‘long and brave fight’ in intensive care after surgery.
• Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and was a member until the band ended in 2015.
• He was the second longest-serving member of the band.
• After Motörhead, he performed with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, featuring his sons.
• Motörhead was a pioneer of the British heavy metal scene, known for albums like ‘Ace of Spades’ and ’No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith’.