As long as Gorden Campbell remembers, he's been playing drums. Born in New Haven, Conn. and
raised in Newburgh, New York, Gorden began playing drums at the age of 5 in his grandfather's
church.
He started taking formal lessons in elementary school and continued thru college (Howard
University) earning a bachelor's degree in music with a major in Jazz studies. During those
informative years, Gorden was able to perform in various marching bands, gospel choirs,
orchestras, percussion ensembles and jazz ensembles while still playing in church where he
also started playing the organ.
In 1993, Gorden went on his first worldwide tour with a group called Shai. In 1994, Gorden
moved to Los Angeles. Since the move to L.A., Gorden has been blessed to have worked with some
of the entertainment industry's top artist and entertainers. He has worked with a wide variety
of artists including Earth, Wind & Fire, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Mary
J. Blige & Jessica Simpson to name a few.
He is the musical director for Def Jam artist Ne-Yo.
Gorden worked on the smash hit movie "Dreamgirls" soundtrack. He can also be heard
on such movies as, "Be Cool" and "Love Chronicles." When Gorden is not
touring he does various sessions, T.V. shows and he also produces everything from jazz to
hip-hop to gospel.
While keeping busy doing gigs and sessions, Gorden is also working as a producer producing
music from gospel to hip hop.
2007: Performance at the Singapore Drumfest....
2008: Rascal Flatts