David Campbell: Biography

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• Discography
• Biography
• Related Artists

• Peter Cincotti
• Michael Bublé
• Harry Connick Jr.
• Matt Dusk

• Johnny Mathis
• Dean Martin
• Frank Sinatra
• Nat King Cole

• Buddahead

Genres:

Rock Music, Standards & Vocal Music

David Campell grew up in the suburbs of Adelaide. His grandmother Joan, who raised him, often played recordings of Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis during his formative years. His interest peaked, David soon fell in love with entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, among other "old school" greats. Campell first won major roles in the mid 90's at the Stables theatre in Sydney. He was soon nominated for a MO Award for Best Musical Theatre Performer. His debut solo record Yesterday is Now was released in 1997, catching the attention of fans and critics far and wide. Noted critics in New York were calling Campell "the best young crooner on earth." Following a stint on Broadway in 2001, Campbell decided to follow in his famous father's (Jimmy Barnes) footsteps, and move over to rock and roll. He spent the next few years playing bars rather than concert halls, backed by a rock band rather than an orchestra. In 2006, Campbell changed directions yet again, recording the Swing Sessions, a tribute to his jazzera heroes, produced by Chong Lim. In that same year, he won the Helpmann Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in Sunset Boulevard. Campbell aspires to make the Sing Sessions the first in a trilogy of albums, with Broadway and Hollywood next in line for tribute.

- Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide