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Phil Campbell, former guitarist with Motörhead and leader of his own band Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons with his sons Tyla, Todd and Dane, has died aged 64, following a major operation.
In a post on the Bastard Sons Facebook page, his family announced that Phil passed away last night.
âIt 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,â they wrote.
âPhil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as ââBampi.â 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.
âWe kindly ask that our familyâs privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time.â
Phil was born in 1961 in Pontypridd, Wales. In 1979, he helped found the Welsh outfit Persian Risk, before joining Motörhead in 1984, auditioning at the same time as Michael ââWĂŒrzelâ Burston, with both getting the gig turning the band into a quartet.
His first recorded appearance with the ââHead was on 1986âs Orgasmatron, and remained a member of the band until they ended following Lemmyâs death in 2015. In 2016, he formed The Bastard Sons with his literal sons, releasing four albums, most recently 2023âs Kings Of The Asylum. He also released an all-star solo album, Old Lions Still Roar, in 2019, featuring Judas Priestâs Rob Halford, Twisted Sisterâs Dee Snider, Skindredâs Benji Webbe and Orange Goblinâs Ben Ward among others.
The Bastard Sons recently pulled out of their scheduled headlining appearance at Takedown Festival due to Philâs health.
Kerrang! send its deepest sympathies to Philâs family and friends.
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A statement by Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons has announced that guitarist Phil Campbell has died aged 64. Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained a core member until the band’s end in 2015 following the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
“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 statement 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.”
