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octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 04:47 PM Aug 2017

R.I.P Glen Campbell

Last edited Tue Aug 8, 2017, 07:43 PM - Edit history (2)

Country legend Glen Campbell, whose crossover hits “Gentle on My Mind,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and “Rhinestone Cowboy” forged a lasting bridge between country and pop music, died Tuesday. He was 81.

In 2011, Campbell announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and mounted a well-publicized farewell tour. His official Twitter posted the news.

http://variety.com/2017/music/news/glen-campbell-dead-dies-rhinestone-cowboy-1202519954/












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R.I.P Glen Campbell (Original Post) octoberlib Aug 2017 OP
May he rest in peace Gothmog Aug 2017 #1
So sad... femmocrat Aug 2017 #2
R.I.P. dalton99a Aug 2017 #3
Rest well cowboy..... Are_grits_groceries Aug 2017 #4
Terrible disease, for both the victim and the family. Coventina Aug 2017 #5
What a beautiful voice he had. R.I.P. Glen. nt Kahuna7 Aug 2017 #6
What a loss. hamsterjill Aug 2017 #7
He's finally at rest. lpbk2713 Aug 2017 #8
An absolute monster guitarist and musician Shaddox Aug 2017 #9
I was just reading he played session guitar for the Beach Boys, Monkees, Frank Sinatra etc as well. octoberlib Aug 2017 #10
His honesty about his disease was brave mcar Aug 2017 #11
RIP Glen. montana_hazeleyes Aug 2017 #12
One of my favorites.... KatyaR Aug 2017 #13
Great songwriter, beautiful voice, a real talent. milestogo Aug 2017 #14
R.I.P. BumRushDaShow Aug 2017 #15
RIP, Mr. Campbell shanti Aug 2017 #16
Loved this tune! RIP Mr. Campbell Lifelong Protester Aug 2017 #21
all that talent Skittles Aug 2017 #17
RIP... Tom_Foolery Aug 2017 #18
Real talent... Duppers Aug 2017 #19
He brought music into our lives; we wouldn't be the same if he hadn't been here with us. NBachers Aug 2017 #20

Shaddox

(384 posts)
9. An absolute monster guitarist and musician
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 05:22 PM
Aug 2017

Campbell was the top of the foodchain in Nashville for decades, which is a testament to his talent. The documentary I'll Be Me is heartbreaking.

octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
10. I was just reading he played session guitar for the Beach Boys, Monkees, Frank Sinatra etc as well.
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 05:47 PM
Aug 2017

KatyaR

(3,639 posts)
13. One of my favorites....
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 06:53 PM
Aug 2017

If you have a chance to see Jimmy Webb perform his "Glen Campbell show," don't miss it. It's an amazing story about the years they worked together and the songs they recorded.



Tom_Foolery

(4,728 posts)
18. RIP...
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 07:38 PM
Aug 2017


Wichita Lineman is among the few songs that make me stop and listen. He was one of the greats!!!
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