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Eddie C. Campbell

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For Scottish comics artist and cartoonist, see Eddie Campbell.
For other persons named Edward Campbell, see Edward Campbell (disambiguation)
Eddie C. Campbell
Eddie C. Campbell in Belgium, October 1979
Eddie C. Campbell in Belgium, October 1979
Background information
Born (1939-05-06) May 6, 1939 (age 85)
Duncan, Mississippi, United States
GenresChicago blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1976-present

Eddie C. Campbell (born May 6, 1939, Duncan, Mississippi, United States)[1] is an American blues guitarist and singer, active in the Chicago blues scene.

Biography

Campbell moved to Chicago at the age of ten, and by age 12 was already learning ffrom musicians Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush.[2] In his early years as a professional musician, Campbell played as a sideman with Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Little Johnny Taylor, and Jimmy Reed.[1] In 1976, Willie Dixon hired him to play in the Chicago Blues All-Stars.[1] Campbell's debut album, King of the Jungle, featuring Carey Bell on harmonica and Lafayette Leake on piano was released the next year.[2]

In 1984, Campbell left Chicago for Europe, living first in the Netherlands,[2] and later in Duisburg, Germany, where he remained for ten years before returning to Chicago.[1][2]

Campbell's latest album is Spider Eating Preacher (Delmark, 2012). It was nominated fro a Blues Music Award in 2013 in the 'Traditional Blues Album' category.[3]

In February 2013, Campbell suffered a stroke and a heart attack while on tour in Germany, leaving him paralyzed on the right side of his body. His wife Barbara then started an Eddie C. Campbell Assistance Fund to raise money to fly him back to Chicago for further medical treatment.[4]

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Biography by Bill Dahl". Allmusic.com. Retrieved June 3, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues - From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books Limited. p. 98. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.
  3. ^ "Blues Music Awards Nominees - 2013 - 34th Blues Music Awards". Blues.org. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
  4. ^ "Eddie C. Campbell In Poor Medical And Financial Condition After Stroke | News | Music News". Noise11.com. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-03-10.

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