Bill Text: GA SR615 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 615 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Campbell, Joseph "Red Dog"; condolences

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR615 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR615-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 615

By: Senators Brown of the 26th and Mullis of the 53rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the memory of Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, news of the passing of Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell, late of Macon, on February
21, 2011, is received with deep regret by this body; and

WHEREAS, the life led by this legendary man, a very sweet, energetic person who was much loved in the City of Macon, rendered his name dear to the hearts of his family, friends, and fellow citizens alike; and

WHEREAS, he was one the most famous roadies in the music industry, one of the original roadies for the Allman Brothers Band who remained with the band for over 30 years. His monumental efforts backstage brought him into the spotlight, and he was so integral to the band that it paid tribute to him by including his photograph on the back cover of the band's legendary live album "At Fillmore East" in 1971, and his character was later written into the film "Almost Famous" by Cameron Crowe. Campbell later recorded his adventures in his 2001 book, "The Legendary Red Dog: A Book of Tails"; and

WHEREAS, before Red Dog became a roadie, he was a decorated Vietnam veteran going to college. After hearing the striking slide-guitar piece that Duane Allman added to Aretha Franklin's recording of "The Weight," Red Dog was enticed to see Allman perform solo. After a show, Red Dog was so impressed that he felt compelled to pay Allman his respects. For the rest of Red Dog's life, he spoke of Duane with great respect, even 40 years after Duane's untimely death in 1971. When Duane's licks struck Red Dog's ears, he felt as if the Pied Piper was calling him; and

WHEREAS, Red Dog was a generous man who would contribute his disability checks from the government to the Allman Brothers Band in its early days when the band, which considered its road crew a part of the "Brotherhood," was struggling for money; and
WHEREAS, when he was diagnosed with cancer last year, many friends and musicians came together for a sold out show, the "Throw The Dog A Bone Benefit," to help ease the burden of some of his medical expenses; and

WHEREAS, to the end of his days, he maintained a positive attitude; and

WHEREAS, the "Old Dog" is now out of the house, howling with his Brothers Duane Allman and Berry Oakley; and

WHEREAS, while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow Georgians and friends throughout the music industry, in his death we mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family, friends, and fellow citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the memory of Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell and express their regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell.