Don Campbell
- January 6, 2024
- Dancer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Campbell |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 7, 1951(1951-01-07) |
| Age | 73 |
| Date Of Death | 2020-03-30 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Missouri |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Don Campbell Biography
| Name | Don Campbell |
| Birthday | Jan 7 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | St. Louis |
| Home Town | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Don Campbell is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on January 7, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Don “Campbellock” Campbell (January 8, 1951 in Saint Louis, Missouri – March 30, 2020 in Santa Clarita, California) was an American choreographer and dancer who is most famous for inventing”locking” dance “locking” dance, and for his collaboration with the Lockers who included one of their former members Fred Berry.
Campbell discovered dancing as she studied in commercial arts in Los Angeles Trade-Technical College.
“The Lockers” also appeared on TV shows including The Carol Burnett Show (as The Campbellock Dancers), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (first as The Campbellock Dancers, then as The Lockers), What’s Happening (as “The Rockets”), ABC in Concert, The Grammys, The Oscars, and Saturday Night Live (as the first non-musical group to perform on the show). Don and his various troupes went on to amass over 80 credits to their name before calling it quits in the early ’80s.
Fred Berry (Dancer/Actor “Rerun” from TV’s What’s Happening), Don’s girlfriend at the time-Toni Basil (Choreographer/Recording Artist), and Adolfo “Shabadoo” Quinones (Dancer/Actor “Ozone” from the films- Breakin’ and Breakin’ 2-Electric Boogaloo) were onetime members of the group,
The media has been able to generate renewed interest in Don over the years and. The articles have appeared in various publications like WAV/Kotori Magazine (2005), Elemental Magazine (05/04), V Magazine (09/02), RapPages (04/99 and 12/98), Insomniac (1/99), Vibe (9/98), New York Press (9/98) LA Times (3/94), and, 360HipHop.com (07/00) and Charged.com (09/98). Don also has a prominent role in the chapter on the early days of LA Hip-Hop in the coffee table book “Vibe’s History of Hip-Hop”
Don Campbell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Dancer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Campbell is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Campbell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When the program began in 1971, Campbell was added to the crew of Soul Train after the show began to air at Los Angeles. He was featured on the show until 1973 after which he was ejected from the show for asking that performers receive a fee. He then enlisted the help of others who were removed due to the same reasons and founded the Lockers.
Don recorded a track entitled “The Campbellock”, to coincide with his new revolutionary, high-flying dance. In March 1972 Stanson Records released his single “the Campbellock”. Don also formed his own dance group, “The Campbellock Dancers”. It was changed later to “The Lockers”.
Some of the most popular videos of years past have featured Don’s signature steps, predominantly by artists such as The Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Aaliyah, and Mýa. The videos Janet Jackson made to help promote her “Rhythm Nation” album and subsequent videos since feature Don’s original steps. Michael Jackson used Don’s Locking Style extensively in his choreography for all of his tours and videos. Actor/Comedian Eddie Griffin has highlighted some of Don’s moves throughout his movie career.
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Who is Don Campbell Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Campbell celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.
What was Don Campbell famous for?
Don “Campbellock” Campbell (January 8, 1951 – March 30, 2020) was an American dancer and choreographer who was best known for having invented the “locking” dance, and for his work with The Lockers. Campbell was born in Saint Louis, Missouri in January 1951.
What was created by Don Campbellock Campbell in 1969 California?
Campbell was known for creating the style of dance called “ The Campellock” or “Locking.” The style utilizes Campbell’s signature dance move called “The Lock,” which dancers then use to produce creative dance expressions of their own.
Which of the following dance style was created by Don Campbell?
Don Campbell invented locking, a style that eventually permeated hip-hop dance , because he had a hard time doing the robot. He was practicing the robot with friends in his college cafeteria in 1970 when he forgot the next step.
Who is in the Don Campbell Band?
Don Campbell
Who invented popping dance?
1. Boogaloo Sam. Credited as the creator of popping and boogaloo, Sam Solomon aka ‘Boogaloo Sam’ founded the Electronic Boogaloo Lockers, later known as the Electric Boogaloos, in 1977.