It was Phil Campbell — former guitarist of Motörhead and leader of Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, where he performed alongside his sons. He was 64. His family said the musician passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle in intensive care following a complex major operation.
In their statement, his relatives stressed that Phil was not only a great artist, but also a loving husband, a caring father, and a grandfather affectionately known in the family as “Bampi.” They asked for privacy during this incredibly difficult time, emphasizing that his legacy will live on through his music, memories, and in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Phil Campbell was born in Wales, and began his musical journey in the late 1970s as one of the founders of Persian Risk. In 1984, he joined Motörhead and went on to become one of the band’s key figures. After Lemmy’s death and the end of Motörhead in 2015, he did not stop: a year later, he formed his own band with his sons, recorded several albums, and continued performing despite life’s hardships.
His final creative years proved that true legends do not disappear even when the stage falls silent. Phil left behind not only a powerful discography, but also an example of unwavering devotion to music until the very end. That is why his passing is felt not simply as sad news, but as the end of an entire rock era.