Phil Campbell (musician)

Phil Campbell
Campbell performing in 2011
Campbell performing in 2011
Background information
Birth namePhilip Anthony Campbell
Also known as
  • Wizzö
  • Zööm
  • Wizzöőm
  • Löřd Äxŝmïth
Born(1961-05-07)7 May 1961
Pontypridd, Wales
Died13 March 2026(2026-03-13) (aged 64)
Pontypridd, Wales
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1979–2026
Formerly of
  • Motörhead
  • Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
  • Persian Risk
  • Phil Campbell's All Starr Band
Websiteimotorhead.com
philcampbell.net

Philip Anthony Campbell[1] (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026) was a Welsh rock guitarist. He was best known as the guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 until 2015.[2] He also toured with his own band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

Campbell died on 13 March 2026 at a hospital in Pontypridd, Wales from problems caused by surgery at the age of 64.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Philip Anthony Campbell". AOL Music. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64". March 14, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ Speakman, Kimberlee (14 March 2026). "Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies at 64 Following 'Complex, Major Operation'". People. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Phil Campbell, Longtime Motörhead Guitarist, Dies at 64". Metaltalk.net. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Dead At 64". Blabbermouth. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.


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