Washington DC, March 14 -- Musician Phil Campbell, the Motorhead guitarist and backing vocalist, passed away on Friday at the age of 64.

The musician's sons and bandmates announced that he "passed away peacefully" on Friday night in intensive care, following a "long and courageous battle" after a major operation. The nature of the operation was unclear.

The Welsh Rock Band 'Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons' took to their Instagram handle to share the news of Phil Campbell's demise.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation," the family wrote on thei...