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My Take
Phil Campbell earns my deepest respect as a craftsman. Holding down the guitar in Motorhead from 1984 to the end took staggering stamina and humility, standing beside a force like Lemmy for over three decades without ever needing the spotlight. I love that he later took the stage with his own three sons, turning rock into a family affair. His riffs were thick, gritty, and unmistakable. He passed in 2026, but that sound keeps ringing in my head. To me he represents the unglamorous backbone of rock, the player who simply shows up and delivers, night after night.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil Campbell
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・キャンベル
- Reading
- ふぃる・きゃんべる
- Born
- May 7, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / musician / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil Campbell born?
Born May 7, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Phil Campbell from?
Phil Campbell is from Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
What does Phil Campbell do?
Phil Campbell works as guitarist, musician, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.