Robin S. Camp, later known as Hamilton Camp, was born and initially performed under his given name, as well as the alias Bob Camp when he collaborated with fellow musician Bob Gibson in a folk duo. Their seminal album, "Gibson and Camp at the Gate of Horn", was recorded in Chicago in 1961, showcasing their unique sound. Upon the duo's disbandment, Camp embarked on a solo career, adopting the stage name Hamilton Camp roughly coinciding with the release of his debut solo album "Paths of Victory" in 1964.
Prior to his solo endeavors, Camp had already begun acting at a young age, eventually rekindling his passion for the craft in 1961 with the renowned Second City troupe in Chicago. His subsequent work with The Committee in San Francisco during the mid-1960s further honed his skills, leading to appearances on television, stage, and film. The 1970s saw him occasionally credited as Hamid Hamilton Camp following his induction into Subud, a spiritual community.
Throughout his career, Camp has intermittently returned to music, releasing a new album in 1999 titled "Mardi's Bard", a tribute to the late Mardi Nowak Arquette, wife of Lewis Arquette and mother of Rosanna, Patricia, David, Richmond, and the late Alexis Arquette.
