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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Dead At 64
- Phil Campbell, Motörhead guitarist for 31 years, has died at 64, announced March 14, 2026.
- The Bastard Sons posted that Campbell passed away after a long battle in intensive care following a complex major operation.
- Mikkey Dee, Motörhead's former drummer, paid tribute calling Campbell the funniest guy and best rock guitar player he played with.
- Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained the band's sole guitarist through 2015, appearing on releases like Orgasmatron and 1916.
- The announcement also noted Campbell formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons with his sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla.
- The statement asked for privacy for the Campbell family during this difficult time.
- Campbell released a solo record, Old Lions Still Roar, in October 2019, featuring guest appearances from Rob Halford, Dee Snider, and Alice Cooper.
- Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons released Kings Of The Asylum in 2023, the group's third album.
- Campbell canceled 2025 shows with the Bastard Sons due to medical advice related to his health.
- The news marks the end of a long-running career that connected Motörhead's legacy to new generations.
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