Al Campbell

Al Campbell

Al Campbell (b. 31 August 1954, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer active since the late 1960s.cite book |last=Larkin |first=Colin |title=The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae |year= 1998 |publisher=Virgin Books |isbn=0-7535-0242-9 ]

Biography

Campbell's singing career began in church, where his father was a preacher, and Al would sing to raise funds.cite web |url=http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/alcampbell/alcampbell.htm |title=Al Campbell (interview) |accessdaymonth=03 February |accessyear=2008 |author=Peter I |year= |month= |work=reggae-vibes.com |publisher=Reggae Vibes Productions NL |quote= ] He went to school with Lloyd James (aka Prince Jammy) and formed a vocal group with friends as a teenager, called The Thrillers, who recorded in the late 1960s for Studio One. After briefly joining up with Freddie McGregor and Ernest Wilson, he went on to work with Prince Lincoln Thompson's Royal Rasses, and the Mighty Cloud band. Campbell then embarked on a solo career (also contributing vocals to two Heptones albums), and was a popular roots reggae singer during the 1970s, recording for producers such as Phil Pratt, Bunny Lee, and Joe Gibbs, and recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark studio. His "Gee Baby" was a big hit in 1975 in both Jamaica and the United Kingdom. He adapted successfully to the early dancehall and lovers rock styles in the late 1970s and 1980s, working with producers such as Linval Thompson. Campbell's recording of "Late Night Blues" (1980) became a staple of blues parties. Campbell performed with the Stur-Gav sound system in the early 1980s. More recently he has recorded for King Jammy, Philip "Fatis" Burrell, and Mafia & Fluxy.

In 1997, he joined Cornell Campbell and Jimmy Riley in a new version of The Uniques, the group releasing a self-titled album in 1999.

Albums

*"Gee Baby" (1977) Phil Pratt/Sunshot
*"Ain't That Loving You" (1978) Jamaica Sound (reissued 1994 as "Sly & Robbie Presents The Soulful Al Campbell")
*"Loving Moods of Al Campbell" (1978) Ital
*"Mr. Music Man" (1978) Manic
*"No More Running" (1978) Terminal
*"Showcase" (1978) DEB
*"Rainy Days" (1978) Hawkeye
*"Diamonds" (1979) Burning Sounds
*"More Al Campbell Showcase" (197?) Ethnic
*"Mr. Lovers Rock" (1980) Sonic Sounds
*"Late Night Blues" (1980) JB
*"The Other Side of Love" (1981) Greensleeves
*"Dance Hall Stylee" (1982) Narrows Enterprise
*"Bad Boy" (1984) CSA
*"Freedom Street" (1984) Londisc
*"Forward Natty" (1985) Move
*"Shaggy Raggy" (1985) Sampalu
*"Reggae '85" (1985) Blue Mountain
*"Fence Too Tall" (1987) Live & Love
*"Bounce Back" (1990) Reggae Road
*"The Soulful Al Campbell" (1994) Rhino
*"Revival Selection" (1998) Kickin'
*"22 Karat Solid Gold" (1998) Reggae Road
*"22 Karat Gold Volume 2" (1998) Reggae Road
*"Rock On" (1998) Charm
*"Hit Me With Music" (1998) Hot Shot
*"Roots & Culture" (1999) Jet Star
*"Deeper Roots" (2001) Reggae Road
*"Higher Heights" (2002) Reggae Road
*"Love From a Distance" (2003) Cousins
*"Tribute to Clement Coxsone Dodd" (2004) Reggae Road
*"Always In My Heart" (200?) Artists Only
*"Today, Tomorrow, Forever" (200?) Reggae Road
*"24/7" (2006) Reggae Road
*"Road Block" (2007) Exterminator
*"Rasta Time" Lagoon
*"Talk About Love" Sonic Sounds

References

External links

* [http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/187 Al Campbell at Roots Archives]
* [http://www.reggaeid.co.uk/artists.php?artist=Al%20Campbell&PHPSESSID=5761ce0405c680dcd6d Al Campbell discography at ReggaeID]


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