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Mike Campbell: “We’re always trying to kick it up, write better songs, play better…”
By Ellie Robinson last updated
Mike Campbell’s second album with The Dirty Knobs, External Combustion, shows him rockin’ ’n’ rollin’ like never before. Here’s how he brought it to life.
Mike Campbell: “When the Heartbreakers started out, we had 100-watt Vox Super Beatles – I don’t know how Tom Petty sang over those, but he did!”
By David Mead published
The Heartbreakers guitarist on getting the Dirty Knobs back together for an album that mines the tonal gold of small tube combos and captures the magic of recording live
Explore Mike Campbell's incredible vintage guitar 'carousel' in new episode of Gibson TV's The Collection
By Jackson Maxwell published
The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Fleetwood Mac guitar legend tells the story of his '59 'Burst Les Paul, the '62 SG Junior he played on Runnin’ Down a Dream and more
John Mayall announces star-studded new album, The Sun Is Shining Down
By Jackson Maxwell published
Set for a January 28, 2022 release, the album will feature contributions from Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller and more
Mike Campbell is having an epic vintage gear sale on Reverb.com
By Jonathan Horsley published
Own a piece of Heartbreakers history as Campbell clears out some super-collectable guitars, amps and effects
Mike Campbell reveals his “desert island guitars”
By Richard Bienstock published
The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers legend shows off a Fender Broadcaster, ’59 Les Paul and other primo instruments
Mike Campbell: "The Dirty Knobs are all about having fun. At least 95% of the solos were recorded live on the floor"
By Richard Bienstock published
The longtime Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers co-captain on the debut album by his very patient side project – and the future of Fleetwood Mac
Mike Campbell recalls Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes: "We were determined to make the best-sounding record ever made"
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitarist reflects on the late singer-songwriter's landmark release
Mike Campbell Discusses His New Gig with Fleetwood Mac and an Epic New Tom Petty Box Set
By Richard Bienstock published
"I feel very blessed for where I am." In an exclusive interview, Mike Campbell discusses his new role in Fleetwood Mac, and the loss of his dear friend and musical partner, Tom Petty.
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