Campbell, Cecil

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Steel guitarist. Born March 22, 1911. Died June 18, 1989. Full name: Cecil Robert Campbell. Early country performer based at WBT Charlotte, 1930s-1950s. Member of Dick Hartman's Tennessee Ramblers, a group he later headed. Recorded for several labels, including Bluebird and RCA. His instrumental compositions include "Hawaiian Skies," and "Beaty Steel Blues." Retired from performing in 1958.

From the description of Oral history interview with Cecil Campbell; 1982 September 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Sept. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841206

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Birth 1911-03-22

Death 1989-06-18

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