Sterling Campbell

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Sterling Campbell
Campbell supporting the B-52s during a 2009 tour
Campbell supporting the B-52s during a 2009 tour
Background information
Born (1964-05-03) May 3, 1964 (age 60)
New York City, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1986–present
Member ofThe B-52s
Formerly of
Websitesterlingcampbellmusic.com

Sterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Nena, Grayson Hugh, Spandau Ballet,[1] Gustavo Cerati and David Bowie.[2][3]

Early life

Campbell was born and raised in New York City, in an African-American family with five older brothers, all of whom enjoyed music from

the High School of Music & Art (a part of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts) from which he graduated.[5] Campbell practiced, and composed his own songs,[5] finding work as a session musician
.

Career

Campbell rose to international attention in 1986, touring with

Grammy Award-winning single, "Runaway Train". Campbell soon replaced Soul Asylum's drummer Grant Young
, and played with them from 1995 to 1998.

Campbell began recording with

David Byrne, the B-52s, Chic, Tina Turner, Grayson Hugh and Gustavo Cerati. In 2007, he reunited with the B-52s and toured with the band into 2012.[4][6]

Human rights advocacy

In 1996, Campbell began practicing Falun Gong, a form of meditative qigong practice whose followers are persecuted in China. He traveled to Beijing in 2002 to demonstrate against the suppression, and was allegedly detained and beaten by police. He has since continued to advocate for human rights in China.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Bowie drummer joins Spandau Ballet for tour". Classic Pop Magazine. August 27, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Alexandra Gill, (January 24, 2004), "Bowie's Drummer Hip to Falun Gong," The Globe and Mail.
  3. ^ Discogs - Sterling Campbell- (profile & discography)
  4. ^ a b c d e "Sterling Campbell. Covering It All From The B-52s To Bowie". Feature Stories. Modern Drummer magazine. August 3, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c "Sterling Campbell". M-AUDIO. inMusic Brands, Inc. 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  6. ^ Eldredge, Richard. "The B-52s to roam no more". Retrieved June 1, 2019.

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