Legendary guitarist Phil Campbell — best known for his decades with Motörhead — has died at the age of 64.

The news was confirmed via social media by his band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, which includes his sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla Campbell. According to the statement, Phil Campbell passed away peacefully following complications after a major operation.

The band wrote:
“With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last night after a long and courageous battle in intensive care following a complex major operation.

Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, affectionately known as ‘Bampi.’ He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed. His legacy, his music, and the memories he created with so many people will live on forever.”

The band also asked that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.

In February, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons canceled a series of shows across Australia and Europe scheduled between March and May, following medical advice given to Campbell. No further details were provided at the time.

Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained with the band until its end in 2015 after the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister. During his 31-year tenure, he became a defining part of the band’s sound and eventually its sole guitarist for the final two decades of the group’s career.

Following the death of Lemmy Kilmister in 2015, Motörhead officially came to an end. Campbell later formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons with his sons, continuing to tour and release new music.