Phil Campbell

Guitarist

Birthday May 7, 1961

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Wales

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 2026 (64)

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About

Guitarist for the heavy metal band Motörhead, who was also a member of Persian Risk. Their song "Ace of Spades" had amassed more than 500 million streams on Spotify.

Before fame

He started playing the guitar at the age of 10. By 13, he was playing semi-professionally with the band Contrast.

Trivia

Motorhead was looking for only one guitarist, but after hearing both Campbell and Würzel, they decided to hire both guitarists. They released over 20 albums before his death.

Family life

He had three children with his wife, Gaynor.

Associated with

Jimi Hendrix was one of his musical influences.