Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who served as a founding member of rock band Motörhead from 1984 until the band’s dissolution in 2015, died from multi-organ failure following surgical complications, according to an inquest concluded at St Pancras Coroner’s Court on Friday.
Campbell, aged 64, underwent two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital in London earlier this year. While the second liver transplant proved successful, he subsequently developed additional complications requiring bowel surgery. He was transferred to intensive care, where his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his death on 13 March.
Coroner Dr Richard Brittain determined that Campbell’s death resulted from multi-organ failure stemming from recognized complications of the necessary surgical procedures he had undergone. The coroner concluded there was nothing to indicate the death could have been prevented. Campbell had previously struggled with Hepatitis C, which had been treated, and had maintained sobriety for seven years prior to his death, despite having consumed alcohol excessively earlier in his life.
Campbell was the second longest-serving member of Motörhead, following bassist and vocalist Lemmy, whose real name was Ian Kilmister. The band, founded in 1975, achieved significant influence in heavy metal music history with multiple top 10 albums including Ace Of Spades, No Sleep Til Hammersmith, and Iron Fist. Following Motörhead’s end, Campbell continued performing and recording with his sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla. His family characterized him as a devoted husband and grandfather who fought courageously during his final hospitalization.
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