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My Take
Mike Campbell is one of rock's great unsung architects, and I have always loved him for it. As Tom Petty's right-hand guitarist in the Heartbreakers, he co-wrote and shaped classics like Refugee and Runnin' Down a Dream, supplying riffs that defined the songs without ever hogging the spotlight. Born in 1950 in Jacksonville, he embodies the craftsman's ego-free dedication to serving the music. What I value most is his restraint: he plays exactly what a song needs and nothing more, yet his lines lodge in your memory for life. Still gigging in his seventies, he proves taste outlasts flash every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Campbell
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・キャンベル
- Reading
- まいく・きゃんべる
- Born
- February 1, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / musician / songwriter / record producer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jean Ribault High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mikecampbellofficial/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%20Campbell%20(musician)
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Campbell born?
Born February 1, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Mike Campbell from?
Mike Campbell is from Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
What does Mike Campbell do?
Mike Campbell works as guitarist, musician, songwriter, record producer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.