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Key moments and achievements from Philip Campbell's life.
Philip was born
· Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
Career Start
Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Phil Campbell started playing guitar at age 10, influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Tony Iommi, and Jimmy Page. In 1979, he formed the heavy metal band Persian Risk, recording 7-inch singles that showcased his aggressive guitar style and laid the groundwork for his career in heavy music.
Career Start
Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Phil Campbell started playing guitar at age 10, influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Tony Iommi, and Jimmy Page. In 1979, he formed the heavy metal band Persian Risk, recording 7-inch singles that showcased his aggressive guitar style and laid the groundwork for his career in heavy music.
Career Milestone
On February 8, 1984, Campbell auditioned for Motorhead following Brian Robertson's departure. Though Lemmy planned to hire only one guitarist, he hired both Campbell and Wurzel after hearing them play together. Campbell had met Lemmy at age 12 after a Hawkwind gig, beginning a musical partnership that would last 31 years.
Career Milestone
On February 8, 1984, Campbell auditioned for Motorhead following Brian Robertson's departure. Though Lemmy planned to hire only one guitarist, he hired both Campbell and Wurzel after hearing them play together. Campbell had met Lemmy at age 12 after a Hawkwind gig, beginning a musical partnership that would last 31 years.
Career Milestone
After the departure of Wurzel in 1995, Campbell became Motorhead's sole guitarist, shouldering the full weight of the band's legendary wall of sound. For the next 20 years, his ferocious playing defined the Motorhead guitar sound on albums that continued to chart worldwide.
Career Milestone
After the departure of Wurzel in 1995, Campbell became Motorhead's sole guitarist, shouldering the full weight of the band's legendary wall of sound. For the next 20 years, his ferocious playing defined the Motorhead guitar sound on albums that continued to chart worldwide.
Career Achievement
Campbell served as Motorhead's guitarist for 31 years, from 1984 until the band's disbandment in 2015 following the death of founder Lemmy Kilmister. He was the longest-serving member aside from Lemmy, playing on 16 studio albums culminating with 2015's 'Bad Magic.'
Career Achievement
Campbell served as Motorhead's guitarist for 31 years, from 1984 until the band's disbandment in 2015 following the death of founder Lemmy Kilmister. He was the longest-serving member aside from Lemmy, playing on 16 studio albums culminating with 2015's 'Bad Magic.'
New Project
In November 2016, Campbell formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, releasing a self-titled EP followed by the debut album 'The Age of Absurdity' in January 2018. His solo album 'Old Lions Still Roar' (2019) featured guest vocals from Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, and Dee Snider.
New Project
In November 2016, Campbell formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, releasing a self-titled EP followed by the debut album 'The Age of Absurdity' in January 2018. His solo album 'Old Lions Still Roar' (2019) featured guest vocals from Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, and Dee Snider.
Philip Campbell passed away
