Motorhead, Rockers + Fans Pay Tribute to Guitarist Phil Campbell

The rock and steel world has been shaken since information first broke of legendary Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell passing away on March 13 (on the age of 64). Since then, many rockers and followers – together with Motorhead – have paid tribute to the enduring musician on social media.

What Did Motorhead Say about Phil Campbell?

The information of Campbell’s demise was shared by the official account of his different main band – Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons – yesterday (March 14). “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who handed away peacefully final night time following a protracted and brave battle in intensive care after a posh main operation,” the band revealed.

Later that day, Motorhead’s official social media accounts wrote: “We can not imagine we’re saying this…it’s with profound disappointment that now we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has handed.”

Their tribute continued:

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

Phil was an exquisite guitarist, author, performer, and musician who had Motorhead in his veins. He at all times led together with his present of guitar, and carried an amazing sense of humour, however most of all, Phil led together with his coronary heart. You might not be round him with out a chuckle or twenty, as a result of fairly merely, Phil beloved life and lived it with nice pleasure.

There shall be loads of time for us to share tales -tales of Campbell glory- and a few rattling good jokes collectively; for now, please ship love and optimistic power to Gaynor and the boys whereas affording them time, house, and privateness.

A lot love and RIP Phil. The world has simply misplaced an infinite beam of sunshine, and we’re devastated.

Alongside their publish, the group shared a photograph of Campbell that was taken by award-winning photographer/filmmaker Pep Bonet.

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It’s price mentioning, too, that drummer Mikkey Dee (who was in Motorhead from 1992 to 2015) shared his personal tribute to Campbell on March 14:

We acquired the information this morning, and it’s so extraordinarily unhappy, concerning the sudden passing of my brother and pricey pal, Phil Campbell.

​He was the funniest man I’ve ever identified and the most effective rock guitar participant I’ve ever performed with. His vibe and really feel for rock music have been excellent. We wrote 12 studio albums collectively, and he by no means stopped shocking me together with his excessive expertise. Most of all, I’ll miss hanging out with the nicest man you would ever meet.

​My household and I ship our ideas to Phil’s household. I really want all of them the most effective for the long run, and I shall be proper right here in the event that they ever want something.

​Sleep effectively, my pal and rock soldier. Say hello to Lemmy, Würzel, Filthy and Eddie. I’m certain you’ll be a loopy gang hanging out collectively once more!

​Love, Mikkey

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Rockers Pay Tribute to Phil Campbell

Naturally, many fellow rockers have shared their condolences and reminiscences of Campbell on social media, too, both as replies to Motorhead’s posts or in separate posts.

Replying to the band’s Instagram announcement, each Sepultura and Wednesday 13 commented with coronary heart emoji, simply as Testomony guitarist Alex Skolnick shared three emojis (a damaged coronary heart, folded arms and a guitar). Then, DevilDriver/Coal Chamber vocalist Dez Fafara mirrored: “The sweetest man. relaxation effectively brother.” A number of different musicians – equivalent to Demise Angel’s Rob Cavestany and Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Chris Caffery – additionally shared tender reactions.

Elsewhere, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler remarked:

Unhappy to listen to of the passing of Phil Campbell. We had some enjoyable occasions after we toured collectively again within the day. A very good man with a depraved sense of humour. Many fun was had on that tour, particularly when he arrived at a gig in full make-up, skirt and shirt! RIP Phil, say hello to Lemmy [please don’t wear the skirt though]! #philcampbell

Plus, ex-Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider lamented: “My pal Phil Campbell is gone. Sending my ideas and like to his household. He and I just lately spoke about our well being points. Sadly, he succumbed to his. Midler will miss you, outdated pal. Glad we acquired to point out our stuff collectively on ‘These Previous Boots’. Say hello to Lemmy for me….”

Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde had a extra succinct response – “GOD BLESS PHIL CAMPBELL • tBLSt SDMF @myMotorhead” – whereas former The Runaways lead vocalist Cherie Currie contemplated: “We misplaced one other nice one yesterday.. My cherished pal Phil Campbell of Motorhead. He was legendary not solely in music however in his love and help of mates and followers. RIP my darling. I like you immensely and can miss you endlessly.”

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Followers Pay Tribute to Phil Campbell

Apparently, a number of skilled wrestlers additionally posted tributes to Campbell.

Particularly, Triple H wrote, “Thanks for the music…” (referring to music Motorhead recorded for him), and Campbell additionally acquired social media tributes from William Regal, Frankie Kazarian, Shawn Michaels and Stephanie Vaquer.

Likewise, rock personalities/commentators Eddie Trunk, Matt Pinfield and Don Jamieson posted their very own remembrances, with Jamieson writing: “As we speak simply actually sucks. Thanks for all of the music, the laughs & the hangs Phil. RIP.”

One individual on X posted a photograph of Campbell and late bassist/singer Lemmy Kilmister, penning: “Motorhead’s guitarist, Phil Campbell, has handed away. He was 64. My honest condolences to his household and mates. Through the years, I’ve had many events to interview and meet Phil; each single time was memorable. He was a real rock legend.”

Even well-known Hollywood institution The Rainbow Bar & Grill declared, “A Legend Perpetually. Phil Campbell. Might seventh 1961 – March thirteenth 2026.”

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Extra About Phil Campbell

As Loudwire wrote after we reported on Campbell’s passing, the revered musician was born in 1961, started enjoying guitar when he was very younger and met Kilmister when he was solely 12 years outdated (after seeing the frontman’s former band, Hawkwind, in Cardiff, Wales).

In 1979, Campbell fashioned Persian Threat, and half a decade later, he auditioned for Motorhead (following the departure of Brian Robertson). He was then introduced on alongside fellow guitarist Michael “Würzel” Burston, and he appeared on each launch from 1986’s Orgasmatron to 2015’s Dangerous Magic. Alongside the way in which (in 2005), Motorhead received their first Grammy award for Greatest Steel Efficiency (for his or her cowl of Metallica’s “Whiplash”).

In 2016 – a yr after the group disbanded and Kilmister handed away – Campbell launched his first (self-titled) EP with Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons (which, you may guess, additionally featured his three sons: Tyla, Dane and Todd). They later put out 4 LPs (the most recent being 2023’s Kings of the Asylum).

Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons have been speculated to tour Australia and Europe between March and Might of this yr, however they canceled it in early February as a consequence of “medical recommendation Phil has simply acquired.”

Once more, Loudwire extends our condolences to Campbell’s household, mates and followers.

For those who haven’t but, you possibly can try Loudwire’s listing of each large rock and steel album launched every day in March historical past (together with Motorhead’s Overkill) under.