Motörheads siste gitarrist Phil Campbell har dött vid 64 års ålder efter komplikationer från en operation, skriver hans familj i ett meddelande på sociala medier.

Campbell spelade med Motörhead i 31 år och var den bandmedlem som, förutom bandets grundare Lemmy Kilmister, spelade längst i bandet. Efter att Motörhead lade ner efter Lemmys död 2015 startade Campbell bandet "Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons" tillsammans med sina tre söner Todd, Dane och Tyla.

Svenske Mikkey Dee som spelade med Campbell i Motörhead skrev på sociala medier efter att Campbells bortgång blev känd:

"He was the funniest guy I have ever known and the best rock guitar player I have ever played with. His vibe and feel for rock music were outstanding. We wrote 12 studio albums together, and he never stopped surprising me with his extreme talent. Most of all, I will miss hanging out with the nicest guy you could ever meet.
My family and I send our thoughts to Phil's family. I truly wish them all the best for the future, and I will be right here if they ever need anything.
Sleep well, my friend and rock soldier. Say hi to Lemmy, Würzel, Filthy and Eddie. I am sure you'll be a crazy gang hanging out together again!"