Artist description Lightning is symbolic of the flash of enlightenment, sudden transformation and always a wake up call. Lightning is sometimes symbolic of punishment or judgement. LIGHTNING REPRESENTS!

Music Style Reggae

Musical Influences Bob Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Peter Tosh, Horace Andy and Beres Hammond

Similar Artists Sizzla and Warrior King

Artist History The life journey of Christopher M. Campbell began in 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was raised on his grandparent's Westmoreland farm and dubbed 'Lightning' by friends for his quickness and powers. Artistic in spirit, inspired by nature and life, Lightning was composing songs at the age of 12 while toiling on the farm and sang them a capella, with birds providing harmony. Consumed with the dream of recording his music and performing around the world, yet lacking essential resources to fulfill that dream, he persevered through numerous struggles -determined to succeed. Lightning's musical education came naturally, as he frequented reggae shows pursuing his passion, studying top performing artists. Often chanting his lyrics to their music and when invited on stage, Lightning struck audiences with his 'stylee'. As you Listen to 'Cyaan Sleep' his debut single, the influence of such reggae greats as Bob Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton and Peter Tosh can be felt yet Lightning is a roots and culture original. Lightning further developed his music through years spent working as a wood carver. To Negril's gently lapping ocean waves, Lightning chanted his songs as he transformed pieces of ordinary wood into treasured sculptures destined for all global regions, delighting tourists and locals. Instantly struck by Lightning was one visitor, Dawn Eden who became his producer / manager in 2002 and began recording his music. Grammy Award nominated recording artist Amo Chip Dabney a gifted genre eclipsing multi -instrumentalist collaborated extensively . Amo's sweet saxophone on Cyaan Sleep's hook line, "Cyaan sleep she have me fret and a dream-hoping wishing she would come back to me" captures a listener's ear, heart and soul . His keyboards, pulsing bass and percussion showcase this versatile creative genius. Lightning is in the process of completing a full length cd of orginal music, due to be released Fall 2003.

Group Members Lightning

Location Negril, Jamaica - USA

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