Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who played with the legendary rock band Motörhead for over three decades, has died. He was 63 years old.
His death was confirmed by his family and bandmates. A statement posted to his official social media accounts said he passed away after a short illness.
Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained a constant member alongside frontman Lemmy Kilmister until the band's dissolution following Lemmy's death in 2015. He performed on all of the band's albums from that point, including classics like "1916" and "Ace of Spades" (live and re-recorded versions).
Following Motörhead, he formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, with whom he continued to tour and record. Tributes from across the music world have praised his iconic riffs and his dedication to rock 'n' roll.
He is survived by his wife and children.
