A funeral for guitarist Phil Campbell, best known for his long tenure with MOTÖRHEAD, was held on Wednesday, May 13 at an undisclosed cemetery in Wales.
The news of his final farewell was later shared by his family on Thursday, May 14. His wife Gaynor, alongside their sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, posted a photo of his resting place and included a heartfelt message reflecting on his life and legacy.
They wrote: “Yesterday we laid our beloved Dad to rest. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone that was with us to celebrate his brilliant life. We will never tire of hearing stories about him and how he touched so many people. We will love him forever and share his legacy for many years to come.”
Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Campbell passed away on March 13 at the age of 64.
At the time of his passing, his family released a statement announcing the loss: “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.”
They continued: “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.”
Earlier this year, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS canceled their scheduled shows in Australia and Europe, citing medical advice for Campbell. At the time, no further details were provided.
Campbell joined MOTÖRHEAD in 1984 and remained a key member until the band’s dissolution in 2015 following Lemmy Kilmister’s death. During his tenure, he became the band’s sole guitarist for its final two decades, contributing to classic albums including Orgasmatron, 1916, and Bastards.
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