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A funeral for MOTORHEAD guitar legend PHIL CAMPBELL was held on Wednesday, May 13 in Wales. Campbell auditioned for Motorhead on February 8, 1984, following the departure of guitarist Brian Robertson, narrowing the candidates down to two guitarists: Michael "Wurzel" Burston and Campbell. Though frontman and founder Lemmy had first planned on hiring only one guitarist, he hired both Wurzel and Campbell upon hearing them play together. Campbell remained a member of Motorhead until Lemmy's passing in December 2015, after which they disbanded. In November 2016, his project PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS released their first recording, a self-titled EP. They would go on to release the albums The Age Of Absurdity (2018), We're The Bastards (2020), Live In The North (2023) and Kings Of The Asylum (2023).
As previously reported, THE ROCK FOR RONNIE CONCERT IN THE PARK benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (diocancerfund.org), will rock the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the LA Zoo) on Sunday, May 31, 11AM to 6PM. The day of music featuring rocker Lita Ford and her band and popular tribute band Led Zepagain, will also unveil the new Dio Disciples lineup. Completing the bill are southern rock band Jason Charles Miller, British hard rock band Legs Diamond, the all-female tribute to AC/DC Whole Lotta Rosies and Los Angeles-based up and comers Saints of Sinners. Get all the event details at diocancerfund.org.
Legendary vocalist GEOFF TATE returns to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime global livestream event OPERATION: MINDCRIME - THE FINAL CHAPTER broadcast live from The Historic Everett Theater in Everett, Washington on May 23. Fans worldwide will experience the full cinematic journey - revolution, corruption, betrayal, and redemption - performed live from start to finish. The event coincides with the release of Tate's new album, Operation: Mindcrime III, and continues the legendary storyline with new material - including the lead single "Power." Find out more at Lounges.tv.
