Sterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Nena, Grayson Hugh, Spandau Ballet,[1] Gustavo Cerati, and David Bowie.

[2][3] Campbell was born and raised in New York City, in an African-American family with five older brothers, all of whom enjoyed music from funk and Motown, to rock and beyond, where he began learning to play the drums at age twelve.

When he was fourteen years old, then-drummer in David Bowie's backing band, Dennis Davis, moved into the apartment building where Campbell's family resided.

Davis invited him to come with him to see a Bowie concert, galvanizing the student to apply himself further on the drum kit.

[4] Campbell has worked with artists such as David Byrne, the B-52s, Chic, Tina Turner, Grayson Hugh and Gustavo Cerati.