LEGENDS | Mike Campbell: Tom Petty, Denny Cordell, Leon Russell, & Returning to Tulsa

An exclusive interview with Mike Campbell! In this interview, Campbell, reminisces about his connection to Tulsa and The Church Studio. He reflects on his humble beginnings in Tulsa and the pivotal role The Church Studio, Shelter Records, and Denny Cordell played in the success of himself, his early band Mudcrutch and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Campbell also shares his admiration for Leon Russell and delves into his relationship with Tom Petty, ultimately leading to the formation of The Heartbreakers.

Mike Campbell is a highly respected guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his influential work as a founding member of the Heartbreakers alongside Tom Petty. With a decades-long career, Campbell has earned a reputation for his distinctive guitar style and songwriting prowess, contributing to numerous hit songs and albums. His collaborative partnership with Tom Petty produced timeless classics, cementing his place in rock history as a key figure in shaping the sound of American rock music. In addition to his illustrious past, Mike Campbell has continued his musical journey by forming his own band, The Dirty Knobs, showcasing his talents and captivating audiences with his signature sound.

The Church Studio is a historic studio built in 1915 as Grace M.E. Church. It came to life in 1972 when Leon Russell, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winning artist, purchased the old church and turned it into an analog recording studio and home office to Shelter Records. Teresa Knox, a Leon Russell fan and Tulsa native purchased The Church Studio and has brought it back to life as a professional analog and digital recording studio, event center, audio engineering school, entertainment network, and home to The Church Studio Archive.

Location: The Church Studio, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Artist: Mike Campbell
Producer: Teresa Knox
Cinematography: Garrison Marsh, Matthew Simonson
Editing: Garrison Marsh

*1972 Leon Russell tour footage: Licensed to The Church Studio by Deep Freeze Films/MSC Video (Form PA # PAu-1-195-306)

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