Alex Campbell (27 April 1925 – 3 January 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the first folk singers (in modern times) to tour the UK and Europe. His nickname was "Big Daddy".
He grew up in Glasgow and often told stories of his childhood experiences. His childhood Roberta Mack left him for an American soldier. This is sited by many to be the start of his journey. He left Glasgow and joined the Inland Revenue in London as an Executive Officer.
He had to leave after an altercation with a fellow member of staff. Alex went to Paris where he started busking. As his reputation began growing he started to record records. It is said he started as a skiffle player but moved on to Folk music.
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