"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."
"If somebody said to me that day that I'd be in a big band with this guy and win Grammys and go around the world, I'd have thought they were crazy. But it just proves that anything can happen."
Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who played with British metal band Motörhead for more than three decades, passed away peacefully at age 64 following a lengthy battle in intensive care after complex surgery. Born in Wales in 1961, Campbell began playing guitar at ten years old, inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Todd Rundgren, and Jimmy Page. He first met Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister at a Hawkwind concert in Cardiff when Campbell was a devoted fan. After over a decade performing in various bands including Persian Risk, Contrast, and Roktopus, Campbell auditioned for Motörhead in 1984 and joined the legendary group. He is survived by his family and is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
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