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Al Campbell

b. 1954

Jamaican reggae musician

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Born 1954. Al Campbell is a Jamaican singer and musician.

Alphonso "Al" Campbell (born 31 August 1954) is a Jamaican reggae singer active since the late 1960s.

Biography Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Campbell's singing career began in church, where his father was a preacher, and Al would sing to raise funds. 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. He continues to tour Europe and North America

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 Ain't Too Proud To Beg - LP (1987) Live & Love Bounce Back (1990) Reggae Road The Soulful Al Campbell (1994) Rhino Road Block (1997) Exterminator 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 Today, Tomorrow, Forever (2000) Reggae Road Deeper Roots (2001) Reggae Road Always In My Heart (2001) Artists Only Higher Heights (2002) Reggae Road Love From a Distance (2003) Cousins Tribute to Clement Coxsone Dodd (2004) Reggae Road 24/7 (2006) Reggae Road Rasta Time - Lagoon Talk About Love - Sonic Sounds It's Magic - free world music

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Al Campbell?

Jamaican reggae musician

When was Al Campbell born?

Al Campbell was born on 31 August 1954 in Kingston.

What is Al Campbell's occupation?

Al Campbell is a singer and musician.

What nationality is Al Campbell?

Al Campbell is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Al Campbell

· Wikidata: Q4703645

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