Phil Campbell, Motörhead guitarist, dies aged 64.

Exam-focused facts from the 15 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Phil Campbell passed away peacefully at the age of 64 after a long stay in intensive care following a complex major operation.
He served as the guitarist for the heavy-metal band Motörhead from 1984 until the group disbanded in 2015 after frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s death.
Born in Pontypridd, Wales, Campbell recently performed a sell-out show with his own band at the Muni arts centre in his hometown.
Motörhead described him as a wonderful guitarist and performer who carried a great sense of humour and led with his heart.