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Mike Campbell

real name Michael Wayne Campbell

Mike Campbell is credited on 1,848 releases across 413 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1969–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,848

Credits

413

Albums

7

Decades active

1,646

In collections

Biography

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American rock guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. Born on 1 February 1950 in Panama City, Florida, USA, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Has resided in Woodland Hills, California, since 1981, where he has a home studio. Spouse of Marcie Campbell, father of Kelsey Campbell.
Heavily influenced by Bob Dylan and The Byrds. Best known for his work with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Formed first band, "Dead or Alive," in 1968. Met Tom Petty in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970. Joined Petty in Mudcrutch, which relocated to Los Angeles in 1974. Then formed Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1976.
Founded The Dirty Knobs in 2000 as a side project.
Campbell, along with Neil Finn, temporarily joined Fleetwood Mac to replace lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham on their world tour in 2018-19.
For the soul/funk session guitarist, please see Mike Campbell.

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Credited work

1,848 releases · 413 albums · active 1969–2026

  • Performance · 3,464
  • Production · 768
  • Other credits · 155
  • Engineering · 118

Studios: Cherokee Studios · Sound City Studios · Record One, Los Angeles · Rumbo Recorders

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