Phil Campbell: key obituary facts
Is Phil Campbell dead? Yes. Phil Campbell died on March 13, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Phil Campbell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Phil Campbell known for?
Phil Campbell was a Musician.
More about Phil Campbell
Born: May 7, 1961.
Occupation: Musician.
Genres: Heavy metal, hard rock, rock and roll.
Years active: 1979–2026.
Formerly of: Motörhead, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Persian Risk, Phil Campbell's All Starr Band.
Phil Campbell, Welsh guitarist and musician, died on March 13, 2026, aged 64.
Born Philip Anthony Campbell in Pontypridd on May 7, 1961, he was best known as the guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 until the band’s disbandment in 2015 after the death of founder and frontman Lemmy. He also toured with his own band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, which featured his three sons.
Campbell’s career began in 1979 with the heavy metal band Persian Risk.
Philip Anthony Campbell (7 May 1961 – 13 March 2026) was a Welsh rock musician, best known as the guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 until its disbandment in 2015 upon the death of founder and frontman Lemmy. He also toured with his own band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, featuring his three sons.