Phil Campbell
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Phil Campbell |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | May 7, 1961(1961-05-07) |
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Phil Campbell Biography
| Name | Phil Campbell |
| Birthday | May 7 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place Of Birth | Wales |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Gaynor Campbell |
| Children(s) | Dane Campbell, Todd Campbell, Tyla Campbell |
Phil Campbell is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on May 7, 1961 in Wales, United Kingdom. Guitarist for the heavy metal band Motorhead who was also a member of Persian Risk.
Jimi Hendrix was one of his musical influences.
Campbell was born in Pontypridd, and started playing guitar when he was 10 years old, inspired by guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Jan Akkerman, Michael Schenker and Todd Rundgren. At the age of 12, Campbell met Lemmy after a Hawkwind gig and asked him for an autograph. By the age of 13, Campbell was playing semi- professionally with a cabaret band called Contrast. He later played with a pub-rock band called Roktopus (not to be confused with Rocktopus) at gigs in and around South Wales. He bought his first Les Paul in 1978 at a New Year’s Day guitar sale at a shop on Ealing Broadway, London. The guitar was later stolen.
In 1979, Campbell formed the heavy metal band, Persian Risk, playing on their 7″ singles, “Calling For You” (1981) and “Ridin’ High” (1983). Compilation albums have been issued which feature some of his work with Persian Risk.
He has three children with his wife Gaynor.
Phil Campbell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Phil Campbell is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil Campbell 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started playing the guitar at age of ten and, by thirteen, he was playing semi-professionally with the band Contrast.
Motorhead was looking for only one guitarist, but after hearing both Campbell and Würzel, they decided to hire both guitarists.
Philip Anthony Campbell (born 7 May 1961) is a Welsh rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 to 2015. The band disbanded upon the death of founder and frontman Lemmy. He currently tours with his own band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, featuring his three sons; Todd, Dane and Tyla.
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Who is Phil Campbell Dating?
According to our records, Phil Campbell married to Gaynor Campbell. As of December 1, 2023, Phil Campbell’s is not dating anyone.
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In November 2016, his new project Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons released their first recording, a self-titled EP. The band has subsequently performed in supporting slots with Guns & Roses, Hawkwind, Saxon, and Airbourne.
Facts & Trivia
Phil Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Phil Campbell celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.
In August 2017, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons announced that they were to start recording their debut album. On 26 October 2017, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons announced the title of the debut album as The Age of Absurdity, which was released on 26 January 2018 on Nuclear Blast Records [1]. The album was produced by Romesh Dodangoda.