ArtistInfo

Royce Campbell

g, *1952 US, North Vernon, Indiana
Musician of Jazz and Spoken Word

Royce Campbell (born June 7, 1952) is a jazz guitarist primarily associated with mainstream jazz, but also has released smooth jazz and post bop jazz recordings.Campbell was born in Seymour, Indiana. The son of a career navy man, Campbell grew up in various cities around the U.S. and abroad, including Asia, Europe, and the West Indies. Exposure to various musical genres while a child contributed to Campbell's musical style and approach in jazz composition and playing. A love for rock and roll marked Campbell's first connection with the guitar, at the age of nine, when he discovered Chuck Berry. Like many guitarists of his generation, Campbell was also influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.

Instruments

• Guitar
• Electric guitar
• Vocals

Genres

• Jazz
• Spoken Word
• Folk
• World
• Rock

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