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Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, dead at 64
- Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, has died at 64, the family said after a long medical battle.
- Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and contributed to 16 studio albums during the band’s run.
- After Motörhead, Campbell formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons in 2016 and released ‘Old Lions Still Roar’ in 2019.
- The family described Campbell as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather nicknamed 'Bampi'.
- Motörhead disbanded in 2015 after Lemmy’s death, with Campbell continuing to make music in his own project.
- A European tour for Campbell’s Bastard Sons was canceled due to his ongoing medical condition.
- Campbell began his career in the 1970s with the heavy metal band Persian Risk.
- The article notes Motörhead was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
- The report states the reason for Campbell’s original operation remains unclear.
- Campbell’s Bastard Sons released their debut album and planned a European tour before his illness halted plans.
- Campbell is remembered for his contribution to Motörhead’s legacy and for his later work with his own band.
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