Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died at the age of 64 following a "long and courageous battle" in intensive care.
The Welsh rock star passed away "peacefully" on Friday night after undergoing a complex major operation, his family announced.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Saturday, his family said: “It 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.
“Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as ‘Bampi’. He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely. His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever.
“We kindly ask that our family’s privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time.”
Motörhead was founded in 1975 by the bass player and singer Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmister.
The group helped pioneer heavy metal music in Britain with a string of top 10 albums the including 1980 hit Ace Of Spades, 1981’s No Sleep Til Hammersmith and 1982’s Ironfist.
Campbell joined the band in 1984 before it disbanded in 2015 following Lemmy’s death.
