The trouble with trying to list all the many things a person was qualified at, good at, lived, breathed and emanated is that you're bound to miss some important things off the list. This is how I feel as I start to think about what to say about Duncan Campbell. Duncan, or as he was known, Mr DC, died in Auckland hospital after a brief illness on Monday, July 2nd, 2018. I knew him as a meek, humble, generous, passionate, friendly, caring guy who loved reggae music, in fact all Jamaican music.
Duncan was known and loved as a reggae broadcaster on Auckland's 95bFM, reggae and music writer in RipItUp music magazine and as radio news journalist. He was born in Whangarei but grew up in Auckland. Read a NZ Herald obituary
here.
In this episode I read a wonderful tribute by DJ Dubhead found
here, and then play part of an interview Dubhead did with Mr DC for The 95bFM Historical Society. Go
here to hear the full interview and some great selections of reggae by Duncan.
It was an absolute honor to have known Duncan. We will miss him for sure. To all his family and friends we send our sincere condolences to you all. God bless you all.
Fosm Ism has shared the following details on Facebook about a service for Duncan:
On behalf of Duncan's family may I just share the following
(and please, share, so that everyone sees it):
It’s been a tough week for the family and friends of Duncan, I’m sure I don’t need to say that. Flailing a bit here. If only Dunc was here to help me write this. If he was, we’d probably have been sidetracked already… anyhoo….
Lots of flying and crying. Many tunes cranked, glasses raised.
Just want to update you all… at Duncan’s request there will be no funeral.
BUT
In a few weeks there will be a PROPER throw down. Duncan’s family know that there is much to celebrate and are very keen that Duncan is given the send off he so deserves. And celebrate we shall. We will be sure to share the details when they are finalised. There will be laughter and tunes... and speeches too. Pretty sure Dunc would approve (but would pretend that he didn’t).
Peace and love
Playlist
Ernest Ranglin - Ranglin Doddlin'
Alborosie Meets The Wailers - United Wailing Dub
The Roots Radics with Barrington Levy - Shine Eye Dub
Downbeat The Ruler feat. Soul Vendors - Death In The Arena
Dubhead interviews Duncan Campbell
Amos Milburn - One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
Rico Rodriguez & His Blues Band - Blues From The Hills
Burning Spear - Black Wa-Da-Da
Dr. Alimantado - Johnny Was A Baker
Winston Wright - Bubbling Organ
Playing For Change feat. Jack Johnson - Natural Mystic/Just a Little Bit
