Stan Campbell (singer)
Stan Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Coventry, England |
| Genres | Ska, 2 tone |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Formerly of | The Specials, the Special AKA, The Selecter |
Stan Campbell is a British musician best known as a former member of The Specials, having joined as a vocalist in the early 1980s.[1] He was also briefly a member of The Selecter.[2] Campbell was lead vocalist on the Specials' 1984 album In the Studio, including the hit single "Free Nelson Mandela."[2] After leaving the band, he released a self-titled solo album in 1987 that was critically well received. That album featured covers of "Crawfish", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Strange Fruit."[3][4]
In 2002 the Coventry Evening Telegraph reported that Campbell had suffered mental health difficulties and had been "indefinitely committed to a psychiatric hospital" following convictions for "kidnapping and indecently assaulting one teenage girl and assaulting another."[5]
References
- ↑ Williams, Paul (2009). You're wondering now: The Specials from conception to reunion. London, UK: Cherry Red Books. p. 135. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 Brown, Paul (22 May 1987). "Popalong". Yorkshire Gazette and Herald. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Paton, Richard (20 September 1987). "Stan Campbell review". The Blade. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Shepard, Eric (6 August 1987). "Lynch boys make music in New York City". The Journal News. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Barry, Paul (17 April 2002). "Rise and fall of a pop star". Coventry Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 22 July 2026.