Born in Saint Louis, Missouri in January 1951, Campbell discovered dance while studying commercial art at Los Angeles Trade–Technical College.
The Lockers appeared with some of the greatest entertainers of all time: Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Merv Griffin, Bill Cosby, Roger Miller, Johnny Carson, Dick Van Dyke, Aretha Franklin, John Denver, Roberta Flack, Michael Landon, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, Donny and Marie Osmond, Howard Cosell, and Cheech & Chong.
Some of the most popular videos of years past have featured Campbell's signature steps, predominantly by artists such as The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Aaliyah, and Mýa.
Artifacts such as Campbell's outfits worn during his career were on display inside the Hall, as part of an exhibit designed to help promote awareness about Hip-Hop culture.
Don also headlines a chapter on early LA Hip-Hop in the coffee table book "Vibe's History of Hip-Hop" Latterly, as well as making teaching, judging, and speaking engagements, Campbell was also working on a number of projects with his son Dennis which included an illustrated book of his dance teachings, an autobiography, a DVD, and a feature film based on his life.