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The rock and metal world has been shaken since news<\/a> first broke of legendary Motorhead<\/a> guitarist Phil Campbell<\/a> passing away\u00a0on March 13 (at the age of 64). Since then, many rockers and fans \u2013 including Motorhead \u2013 have paid tribute to the iconic musician on social media.<\/p>\n The news of Campbell\u2019s death was shared by the official account of his other major band \u2013 Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons<\/a> \u2013 yesterday (March 14). \u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation,\u201d the band revealed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Later that day, Motorhead\u2019s official social media accounts wrote: \u201cWe cannot believe we\u2019re saying this\u2026it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed.\u201d<\/p>\n Their tribute continued:<\/p>\n He was Motorhead’s guitarist for 31 years (the longest serving member aside from Lemmy) having joined in 1984. After Lemmy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Phil was a wonderful guitarist, writer, performer, and musician who had Motorhead in his veins. He always led with his gift of guitar, and carried a great sense of humour, but most of all, Phil led with his heart. You could not be around him without a chuckle or twenty, because quite simply, Phil loved life and lived it with great joy.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Much love and RIP Phil. The world has just lost an enormous beam of light, and we are devastated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alongside their post, the group shared a photo of Campbell that was taken by award-winning photographer\/filmmaker Pep Bonet.<\/p>\n You can see their post below:<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth mentioning, too, that drummer Mikkey Dee<\/a> (who was in Motorhead from 1992 to 2015) shared his own tribute to Campbell on March 14:<\/p>\n We got the news this morning, and it\u2019s so extremely sad, about the sudden passing of my brother and dear friend, Phil Campbell.<\/p>\n \u200bHe was the funniest guy I have ever known and the best rock guitar player I have ever played with. His vibe and feel for rock music were outstanding. We wrote 12 studio albums together, and he never stopped surprising me with his extreme talent. Most of all, I will miss hanging out with the nicest guy you could ever meet.<\/p>\n \u200bMy family and I send our thoughts to Phil\u2019s family. I truly wish them all the best for the future, and I will be right here if they ever need anything.<\/p>\n \u200bSleep well, my friend and rock soldier. Say hi to Lemmy, W\u00fcrzel, Filthy and Eddie. I am sure you\u2019ll be a crazy gang hanging out together again!<\/p>\n \u200bLove, Mikkey<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You can see his post below:<\/p>\n READ MORE: 10 Essential ’70s Metal Albums You Need to Own on Vinyl<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Naturally, many fellow rockers have shared their condolences and memories of Campbell on social media, too, either as replies to Motorhead’s posts or in separate posts.<\/p>\n Replying to the band\u2019s Instagram announcement, both Sepultura<\/a> and Wednesday 13<\/a>\u00a0commented with heart emoji, just as Testament<\/a> guitarist Alex Skolnick<\/a> shared three emojis (a broken heart, folded hands and a guitar). Then, DevilDriver<\/a>\/Coal Chamber<\/a> vocalist Dez Fafara<\/a> reflected: \u201cThe sweetest guy. rest well brother.\u201d Several other musicians \u2013 such as Death Angel<\/a>\u2019s Rob Cavestany<\/a> and Trans-Siberian Orchestra<\/a>\u2019s Chris Caffery<\/a> \u2013 also shared\u00a0tender reactions.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Black Sabbath<\/a> bassist Geezer Butler<\/a> remarked:<\/p>\n Sad to hear of the passing of Phil Campbell. We had some fun times when we toured together back in the day. A truly nice man with a wicked sense of humour. Many a laugh was had on that tour, especially when he arrived at a gig in full make-up, skirt and blouse! RIP Phil, say hi to Lemmy [please don\u2019t wear the skirt though]! #philcampbell<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Plus, ex-Twisted Sister<\/a> singer Dee Snider<\/a> lamented: \u201cMy friend Phil Campbell is gone. Sending my thoughts and love to his family. He and I recently spoke about our health issues. Sadly, he succumbed to his. Midler will miss you, old friend. Glad we got to show our stuff together on \u2018These Old Boots\u2019. Say hi to Lemmy for me\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n Black Label Society<\/a>\u00a0guitarist Zakk Wylde<\/a> had a more succinct response \u2013 \u201cGOD BLESS PHIL CAMPBELL \u2022 tBLSt SDMF @myMotorhead\u201d \u2013 whereas former The Runaways<\/a> lead vocalist Cherie Currie<\/a> contemplated: \u201cWe lost another great one yesterday.. My cherished friend Phil Campbell of Motorhead. He was legendary not only in music but in his love and support of friends and fans. RIP my darling. I love you immensely and will miss you forever.\u201d<\/p>\n You can see those posts \u2013 and many more from other rockers \u2013 below:<\/p>\n Interestingly, several professional wrestlers also posted tributes to Campbell.<\/p>\n Namely, Triple H<\/a> wrote, \u201cThank you for the music\u2026\u201d (referring to music Motorhead recorded for him)<\/a>, and Campbell also received social media tributes from William Regal<\/a>, Frankie Kazarian<\/a>, Shawn Michaels<\/a> and Stephanie Vaquer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Likewise, rock personalities\/commentators Eddie Trunk<\/a>, Matt Pinfield<\/a> and Don Jamieson<\/a> posted their own remembrances, with Jamieson writing: \u201cToday just really sucks. Thanks for all the music, the laughs & the hangs Phil. RIP.\u201d<\/p>\n One person on X posted a photo of Campbell and late bassist\/singer Lemmy Kilmister<\/a>, penning: \u201cMotorhead’s guitarist, Phil Campbell, has passed away. He was 64. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Over the years, I\u2019ve had many occasions to interview and meet Phil; every single time was memorable. He was a true rock legend.\u201d<\/p>\n Even famous Hollywood establishment The Rainbow Bar & Grill<\/a> declared, \u201cA Legend Forever. Phil Campbell. May 7th 1961 – March 13th 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n You can see those posts \u2013 and more \u2013 below:<\/p>\n As Loudwire wrote when we reported on Campbell\u2019s passing, the revered musician was born in 1961, began playing guitar when he was very young and met Kilmister when he was only 12 years old (after seeing the frontman\u2019s former band, Hawkwind<\/a>, in Cardiff, Wales).<\/p>\n In 1979, Campbell formed Persian Risk, and half a decade later, he auditioned for Motorhead (following the departure of Brian Robertson). He was then brought on alongside fellow guitarist Michael \u201cW\u00fcrzel\u201d Burston, and he appeared on every release from 1986\u2019s Orgasmatron<\/em> to 2015\u2019s Bad Magic<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0Along the way (in 2005), Motorhead won their first Grammy award<\/a> for Best Metal Performance (for their cover of\u00a0Metallica<\/a>‘s “Whiplash\u201d).<\/p>\n In 2016 \u2013 a year after the group disbanded and Kilmister passed away \u2013 Campbell released his first (self-titled) EP with Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons (which, you might guess, also featured his three sons: Tyla, Dane and Todd). They later put out four LPs (the latest being 2023\u2019s Kings of the Asylum<\/em>).<\/p>\n Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons were supposed to tour Australia and Europe between March and May of this year, but they canceled it in early February<\/a> due to \u201cmedical advice Phil has just received.\u201d<\/p>\n Again, Loudwire extends our condolences to Campbell’s\u00a0family, friends\u00a0and fans.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t yet, you can check out Loudwire\u2019s list of every big rock and metal album released each day in March history (including Motorhead\u2019s Overkill<\/a><\/em>) below.<\/p>\n Here are the all-time best rock and metal albums released for each day in March.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat Did Motorhead Say about Phil Campbell?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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