Eddie C. Campbell facts for kids
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Eddie C. Campbell
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Campbell in Belgium, October 1979
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| Born | May 6, 1939 Duncan, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | November 20, 2018 (aged 79) Oak Park, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1976–2018 |
Eddie C. Campbell (born May 6, 1939 – died November 20, 2018) was an amazing American blues guitarist and singer. He was a big part of the Chicago blues music scene.
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About Eddie C. Campbell
Eddie C. Campbell was born in a place called Duncan, Mississippi. When he was just ten years old, his family moved to the big city of Chicago. By the time he was 12, he was already learning from famous blues musicians. Some of his teachers were Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush.
Early Music Career
When Eddie started playing music professionally, he often played with other artists. He was a "sideman" for famous musicians like Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Little Johnny Taylor, and Jimmy Reed.
In 1976, a well-known blues musician named Willie Dixon asked Eddie to join his band. The band was called the Chicago Blues All-Stars. The next year, Eddie released his very first album. It was named King of the Jungle. Other great musicians like Carey Bell and Lafayette Leake played on this album too.
Touring and Later Life
In 1979, Eddie C. Campbell joined a special music project. He was part of the American Blues Legends '79 album. He also went on a tour of Europe with this group. A record company in the UK, Big Bear Records, helped organize these events.
In 1984, Eddie decided to move from Chicago to Europe. He lived in the Netherlands for a while. Then, he moved to Duisburg, Germany, and stayed there for ten years. After that, he moved back to Chicago.
Eddie's last album was called Spider Eating Preacher. It came out in 2012. This album was so good that it was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2013. It was recognized in the Traditional Blues Album category.
In February 2013, while on tour in Germany, Eddie became very sick. He had a stroke and a heart attack. This made the right side of his body unable to move. His wife, Barbara Basu, started a special fund to help him. They wanted to raise money to fly him back to Chicago for more medical care. Eddie C. Campbell passed away in Oak Park, Illinois, on November 20, 2018. He was 79 years old.
Eddie's Albums (Discography)
Here are some of the albums Eddie C. Campbell released:
- King of the Jungle (1977)
- Let's Pick It! (1984)
- The Baddest Cat on the Block (1985)
- Mind Trouble (1988)
- That's When I Know (1994)
- Hopes and Dreams (1997)
- Gonna Be Alright (1999)
- Tear This World Up (2009)
- Spider Eating Preacher (2012)
He also appeared on:
- American Blues Legends '79 (1979)
See also
In Spanish: Eddie C. Campbell para niños
