Motorhead pay tribute to 'wonderful musician' Phil Campbell

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Phil Campbell was 64.

Motorhead have paid tribute to, ‘a wonderful guitarist, writer, performer and musician’, when announcing the death of their guitarist Phil Campbell.

“We cannot believe we’re saying this…it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed,” a statement posted to social media begins.

He was Motorhead’s guitarist for 31 years (the longest serving member aside from Lemmy) having joined in 1984. After Lemmy’s passing, he was blessed to form Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons with his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, which recorded and toured together for years.

“There will be plenty of time for us to share stories -tales of Campbell glory- and some damn good jokes together; for now, please send love and positive energy to Gaynor and the boys while affording them time, space, and privacy.”