Phil Campbell

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

Dee Snider and Geezer Butler were among those who described the Motorhead guitarist as a talented musician, good-humored friend and loving father.

"He was the funniest guy I have ever known and the best rock guitar player I have ever played with," his former bandmate Mikkey Dee said on social media.

Former Motorhead guitarist says it’s a case of “different band, different days.”