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John Campbell
Campbell performing in 2015
Campbell performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJohn Steven Campbell
Born (1972-09-30) September 30, 1972 (age 51)
United States
OriginRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1990–present
Labels
Websitelamb-of-god.com

John Steven Campbell (born September 30, 1972) is the bassist and a founding member of the heavy metal band Lamb of God.[1] He has been the only constant member of the band since its inception.

Personal life

Campbell is a vegetarian.[2][3] Campbell is a graduate of Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia.[4]

Equipment

Unlike many bassists who use four and five string bass guitars, Campbell, at one time, played a self-modified three-stringed Guild Pilot bass, excluding the higher G-string.

Bass guitars

Discography

With Burn the Priest

With Lamb of God

References

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography-Lamb of God". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Lamb of God interview". YouTube. 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  3. ^ "Interview with John Campbell (Lamb of God bassist)". En.metalship.org. 2012-02-22.
  4. ^ "Lamb of God Discuss Life After Manslaughter Charges, and the OG LoG". Villagevoice.com. 2012-11-16.
  5. ^ "Lamb of God - John Campbell Bass Rig Gear and Equipment". Uberproaudio.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  6. ^ "Jackson® Guitars : The Bloodline". Jacksonguitars.com. Retrieved 2011-07-05.