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.

Glen Campbell Wins 2015 Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Glen Campbell Wins 2015 Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Glen Campbell Wins 2015 Grammy Award for Best Country Song
Forty-eight years after he won his first Grammy Award, country music legend Glen Campbell won another honor, claiming Best Country Song at the 2015 Grammys (with co-writer Julian Raymond) for 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You,' the theme song from 'Glen Campbell ... I'll Be Me,' the documentary that followed Campbell on his farewell tour as he battled Alzheimer's disease.
Glen Campbell's Son Shannon Performs 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You'
Glen Campbell's Son Shannon Performs 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You'
Glen Campbell's Son Shannon Performs 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You'
Glen Campbell recorded his final song, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You,' in January of 2013, as the effects of Alzheimer's were robbing him of his abilities to sing, play guitar and complete daily tasks. Since the country legend is unable to perform the song live, due to the debilitating disease, his son Shannon has released a video of himself performing the tune in the attic of his father's house as a tribute.
Glen Campbell's Wife Recounts Reaction to Alzheimer's News
Glen Campbell's Wife Recounts Reaction to Alzheimer's News
Glen Campbell's Wife Recounts Reaction to Alzheimer's News
Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011, but continued to tour for the next two years, until his health forced him to retire. The 78-year-old now lives in a residential care facility and is largely unaware of his surroundings, but as his wife Kim recalls, the country legend had a surprising reaction when he was first given the devastating diagnosis.

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