India, March 14 -- Phil Campbell, the veteran lead guitarist of the rock band Motorhead, has passed away at the age of 64.

The announcement of the Welsh-born guitarist's death was made on Saturday morning through a post shared by his family on the social media accounts of his band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

"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 statement read.

"Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as "Bampi." He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be miss...