Bluesman Little Milton Campbell Dies

Thursday, August 4, 2005


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(08-04) 10:17 PDT Jackson, Miss. (AP) --


Mississippi bluesman Little Milton Campbell has died in a Memphis hospital from complications of a stroke, his publicist Carrie Newton confirms.


Newton said Campbell, 71, died Thursday about 8:50 a.m. Newton said no other details were being released immediately.


Campbell suffered a stroke July 27.


The Inverness native had been scheduled to perform Aug. 11 at Clarksdale's Ground Zero Blues Club for the blues documentary "Native Sons," but that performance was canceled.


Campbell's last appearance in Jackson was at The Allman Brothers Band concert in May.


His hit record "We're Gonna Make It" and his 1978 vintage black jacket were on display in Clarksdale last year as part of a "Sweet Home Chicago" exhibit at the Delta Blues Museum.


Funeral services were pending.


Campbell is survived by his wife, Patricia, and several children.

A legend...

Yes sir, a great bluesman Millie Jackson was talking about his sudden illness some days ago. "Rest In Peace Little Milton.

A few of my fav's:

The Blue Is Alright
Baby I Love You
Nobody Sleeps In My Bed
Come Back Kind Of Lovin'
Worried Dreamer
Little Blue Bird
Room 244
Cheatin Is A Risky Business
His Old Lady My Old Lady
Lovin' On Borrowed Time
Sundown
Tin Pan Alley
A Possum In My Tree
I'm At The End Of My Rainbow
Monologue I (thats how strong my love is)
Were Gonna Make It
I'll Catch You On Your Way Down

Aww man, i know my pops gonna be hitting the bottle tonight!

he came to my city every year to play a small fest/block party and i never got around to seeing him.

Damn, I haven't even watched the local news today. I'm sure this news is all over it. People have been dropping like flies lately. I remember Little Milton best for.....

Hey, hey, the blues is alright.....

I'm sure all the locals, Bobby Rush, Deniese LaSalle, etc. will be at the funeral.
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[Edited 8/4/05 20:29pm]