The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Monday 30 April 2018

Tribute Mondays: Choker Campbell

Walter Luzar Campbell (Mar 21, 1916 – July 20, 1993)

Saxophonist and Bandleader, Choker Campbell, is remembered for his work at Motown Records. He also led the Backing Band for The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder and others. He led his own Band after leaving Motown Records. He died in 1993; thanks for your contribution Mr. Campbell you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Last Call For Whiskey and Have you seen my baby

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choker_Campbell

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/595974-Choker-Campbell
Background Information
Birth nameWalter Luzar Campbell
BornMarch 21, 1916
Shelby, Mississippi,United States
OriginSaginaw, Michigan
DiedJuly 20, 1993(aged 77)
DetroitMichigan, United States
GenresSoulrhythm and bluesrockjazz
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, flautist, singer
InstrumentsSaxophoneflute,vocals
Years active1935–1993
LabelsMotownAttic, Candy Apple, Campbell Artist Productions
Associated actsThe Temptations,Four TopsThe SupremesStevie WonderMartha and the Vandellas,Marvin Gaye, Choker Campbell and his Sixteen-Piece Orchestra, The Super Sounds

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