Glen Campbell

Born in 1936 in Arkansas, Glen Campbell moved to Albuquerque, N.M., at 18 years old to join his uncle's band. After two years playing with his uncle and in his own band, the Western Wranglers, the future musical icon moved to Los Angeles in 1960 to be a studio musician; his guitar skills earned him spots on records from artists such as Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley and the Monkees, among others. Campbell's own first album as an artist, 'Big Bluegrass Special', was released in 1962; however, it wasn't until 1967's 'Gentle on My Mind' that he earned his first No. 1 record. The legend released more than 30 albums on Capitol Records -- projects that spawned No. 1 hits such as "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston" and "Try a Little Kindness," among others -- before moving to Atlantic Records and a series of other labels beginning in the early 1980s. Campbell also found success as a TV and movie star, in films such as 'True Grit' and 'Norwood' and as the host of TV shows such as 'The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour' and 'The Glen Campbell Music Show'. In 2011, Campbell revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and embarked on a farewell tour that ended in November of 2012. His final performances, as well as his battle with the illness, are documented in the critically acclaimed documentary 'Glen Campbell ... I'll Be Me'. Married four times, Campbell has eight children.

Jimmy Webb Offers an Update on Glen Campbell
Jimmy Webb Offers an Update on Glen Campbell
Jimmy Webb Offers an Update on Glen Campbell
Since Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, his health has steadily declined. In April of 2014, he moved into a full-time care facility, as the disease had progressed to the point where his family could no longer properly care for him at home. And while Campbell's situation is no doubt saddening to both his loved ones and his fans, his friend and fellow country artist Jimmy Webb says that Campbell is doing well, all things considered.
Glen Campbell's Children Petition to Control Decisions
Glen Campbell's Children Petition to Control Decisions
Glen Campbell's Children Petition to Control Decisions
Glen Campbell was moved to an assisted living facility last year, after his Alzheimer's disease progressed to a point where his family could no longer care for him on their own. Now, Campbell's two oldest children, Debby Campbell-Cloyd and Travis Campbell, have filed a petition to take control of the country legend's medical and financial decisions away from his wife Kim.

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