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Rory Campbell Pipes/Whistles/Vocals |
| Widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest young pipers and
tunesmiths, Rory has been a linchpin of Deaf Shepherd's sound since its earliest
days. Like his sister Marianne, he was encouraged into music from childhood,
learning first from his father Roddy, a noted piper and Gaelic singer, then in
pipe bands, adding the whistle to his repertoire en route.
As well as his work with Deaf Shepherd, Rory has performed with The Big Spree, led by champion piper Fred Morrison, the Scottish "supergroup" Caledon, and as part of the Uncharted Territory project, a highly successful 1998 collaboration between jazz and folk musicians. Other recordings include his 1996 solo debut, and Field of Bells, with Deaf Shepherd colleague Malcom Stitt, in 1998. Their most recent recording, Nusa, has been hailed as one of the most unique recordings of the year. The album features drums and percussion from Donald Hay, bass from Neil Harland and DJ Bryan Jones on decksRory is also a member of another leading contemporary Scottish outfit, the Old Blind Dogs, and continues to juggle his commitments to both bands. He is a prolific composer and published his first book of original tunes in November 1999. |
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