Michael Champion

Michael Edward Campbell Champion (November 3, 1946 - June 16, 2021) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He began his public career in Detroit and in 1967, released a 45 rpm single called Love Burns Like A Fire Inside with his band 'The Abstract Reality'. Champion later formed a band called Scorpion with Bob 'Babbitt' Kreinar, Ray Monette, and Andrew Smith. As Mike Campbell, he played harmonica on Lady Be Mine from Meat Loaf's debut album Stoney & Meatloaf (1971). Champion transitioned into acting under the name Michael Champion in 1979. He appeared in various TV series and films, including Diagnosis Murder, Matlock, The Flash (as Captain Cold), History of the World: Part I, Beverly Hills Cop, Total Recall, and Toy Soldiers.