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Choker Campbell

sax, 1916-1993 US, Shelby, Mississippi
Musician of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Walter Luzar Campbell

American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, band leader, and label owner. Born in Shelby, Mississippi, his family moved to Saginaw, Michigan, when he was only five years old. Campbell led the first of Motown Records’ road bands that accompanied the label’s acts on tour. When his position was taken over by Earl Van Dyke, Campbell began leading the house band at Detroit’s Graystone Ballroom, where several Motown live albums were recorded, including When I'm Alone I Cry. In 1969 he founded Tri-City Recording Co. in Saginaw, Michigan which included the sub-labels Tri-City (2), Moonville U.S.A., Better World, and Ultra-City. In 1986 he founded the label Campo Artists, which included the sub-labels New Detroit and Angel. Born March 21, 1916 in Shelby, Mississippi, died July 20, 1993 in Detroit, Michigan.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Blues
  • Pop
  • Jazz
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Come See About Me on The Break Down: Motown Instrumentals 1960-1972 by Various Artists
Walking on My Thin Sole Shoes on All Night Rhythm & Rock by Various Artists
Since I Fell For You on Motown Unreleased 1964 by Various Artists
The Break Down on The Break Down: Motown Instrumentals 1960-1972 by Various Artists
Just Loving You on Motown Unreleased 1964 by Various Artists
It's Alright on Motown Unreleased 1964 by Various Artists
Walking on My Thin Sole Shoes on That No Good Poo Pee Doo by Various Artists
Walk Awhile on Everlast Records Complete by Various Artists
The One Who Really Loves You on Motown Unreleased 1964 by Various Artists
Walk In The Night on Motorcity Magic by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Last Call For Whiskey/ 'Tis The SeasonThe Four Pennies, Choker Campbell2001Single
Walking On My Thin Sole Shoes / I Want To Know / Hang It On The WallChoker Campbell, Gay Poppers, Big Joe Turner1990Single
After DarkChoker Campbell1989Album
Street SceneChoker Campbell1977Album
Street Scene / CariocaChoker Campbell1977Single
Street SceneChoker Campbell1977Album
I've Been Hurt (So Many Times) / It's You For MeCarla Whitney / Choker Campbell & The Super Sounds1975Single
Questions / Lovin' At MidniteCarla Whitney, Choker Campbell & The Super Sounds1975Single
QuestionsCarla Whitney, Choker Campbell & The Super Sounds1975Single
The Camel Hump / Loving At MidnightChoker Campbell1973Single
I'm Going Christmas ShoppingHorace Williams, Choker Campbell & His Magic City Orchestra1966Single
Walk Awhile / Walking On My Thin Sole ShoesChoker Campbell1958Single
Have You Seen My Baby / Jackie MamboChoker Campbell1954Album
Last Call for Whiskey/How Could You Do This?Choker Campbell1953Single
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Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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