SCOTT CAMPBELL
Extremely personal lyrics set to a wide range of musical styles; 60's folk rock, 80's alternative, and others defying description.
Aa allegory wrapped in a metaphor, based on a lifetime choosing the wrong girl time and time again.
SoundClick artist SCOTT CAMPBELL presents "I AM AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN", an outstanding release in the Folk Rock genre. Featuring rickenbacker, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The Detroit influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to folk rock fans. "I AM AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN" has peaked at #14 in the main Rock category on SoundClick. Listeners into Alternative and Psychedelic will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
A light-hearted tribute to America's 1960's teen queen of outer space.
"I'm Saving Myself For Angela Cartwright" is a Rock track by SCOTT CAMPBELL on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by rickenbacker, giving the song its signature feel. This is the unmistakable sound of Detroit, and it will especially appeal to rock fans. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Rock General chart, peaking at #4. If Alternative and Psychedelic is your sound, "I'm Saving Myself For Angela Cartwright" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Recorded live onstage in Detroit
Independent artist SCOTT CAMPBELL drops "If I Knew (live)", a Folk Rock track on SoundClick. Featuring rickenbacker, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. Representing the charismatic sound of folk rock in Detroit, this track speaks for itself. "If I Knew (live)" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. The sound of this type-beat is inspired by Campbell. "If I Knew (live)" can be licensed directly on SoundClick with a royalty-free Creative Commons license — making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Track inspired by Campbell.
"Jackie" by SCOTT CAMPBELL is an Alternative production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by rickenbacker, giving the song its signature feel. The Detroit influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to alternative fans. It has peaked at #13 in Alternative and #4 in Other Alternative on the SoundClick charts. Listeners into Alternative and Psychedelic will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Scott began writing poetry at the age of seven and songs at age eight. He taught himself drums, guitar, sax, piano, and recording production while in his teens. Scott has received 21 ASCAP songwriting awards and has been played on radio worldwide. He also has acted in several motion pictures including "Mirror Mirror", "Hoffa", and the earliest American karaoke videos. He has designed his own line of guitars and amplifiers found at CampbellGuitars.com. Scott also invented the "CAMPBELL FLOATING NECK" string bending system (patent pending).
"THE DECLINE & FALL OF SCOTT CAMPBELL" CD, Nebula Records, 2000
Scott has performed across America from Los Angeles to New York City as well as Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland, etc. His music has aired on over 80 U.S. radio stations, Canada's CBC Radio Network, and across Europe and Australia. Scott Campbell's music was featured at the 2006 International Auto Show.
19th Century Romantic composers (Rimsky-Korsakov, Grieg), The Byrds, Beatles, Moody Blues, early Pink Floyd ('67-'71), King Crimson, Roger McGuinn.
6 & 12 string electric guitars (Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Campbell), acoustic guitar, drums, mandolin, alto sax, oboe, autoharp, Mellotron, violin, Hammond organ, piano, & misc. percussion.
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