Background
Campbell, James Lawrence was born on December 24, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Bartholomew and Mary Agnes (Connell) Campbell.
Campbell, James Lawrence was born on December 24, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Bartholomew and Mary Agnes (Connell) Campbell.
Drummer, Ralph Flanagan Orchestra, 1952-1953; drummer, Ralph Marterie Orchestra, 1953; drummer, Sal Salvador, Don Elliott, 1954; drummer, Claude Thornhill and Tex Beneke Orchs., 1954; drummer Matt Dennis Show, NBC, 1955; drummer, Maynard Ferguson's Birdland Dream Band, 1956; drummer, Johnny Smith Trio, Johnny Richards Band, 1957; drummer, Woody Herman Band, 1958, 60-62; drummer Road Show tour, Stan Kenton Band, June Christy and the Four Freshmen, 1959-1960; drummer, Page Cavanaugh, since 1961; drummer pit orchestra, Hello Dolly, 1963-1965; conductor, drummer, Johnnie Ray, 1965-1966; drummer for Broadway musical, Henry, Sweet Henry, 1967; freelance drummer, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1967-1973; performed with, Ceasars Palace-Ritz Brothers, Jane Morgan, Woody Woodbury performed with, Joe Williams, 1967; performed with, Julie London, 1969. Performed with various entertainers including Julie London, Joe Williams, Johnny Ray.
Served with United States Army, 1946-1948.
Married Carol Mason, March 30, 1967. Children: Susan, Mara, Nancy.