Glen Campbell

Date of Birth: April 22, 1936

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: August 8, 2017

Biography

Glen Campbell was an American musician, singer, songwriter, actor, and television host. Born on April 22, 1936, in Billstown, Arkansas, he is best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting a music and comedy variety show called “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” on CBS television from January 1969 through June 1972. Campbell’s career spanned over five decades, during which he released more than 70 albums and sold 45 million records worldwide. He gained fame for his crossover hits, blending country music with pop sensibilities, and was especially renowned for songs like “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Gentle on My Mind.” In addition to his music career, Campbell appeared in several films, including the iconic “True Grit” alongside John Wayne. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Campbell continued to perform and record music until his health declined due to Alzheimer’s disease, which he publicly announced in 2011. He passed away on August 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee.

5 Interesting Facts about Glen Campbell

1. Glen Campbell was a proficient session musician and part of the famous group of studio musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew.”

2. He played guitar on recordings by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley, among others.

3. Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011 and continued to perform during his farewell tour, which was documented in the film “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.”

4. He won four Grammy Awards in 1967, including Best Vocal Performance (Male) and Best Vocal Performance (Female) for his work on “Gentle on My Mind” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”

5. Campbell was a talented actor and received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in “True Grit.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Glen Campbell

1. “There’s no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.”

2. “I think I was born with a song in my heart.”

3. “I can barely remember what I did last week, let alone 10 years ago.”

4. “I’ve always been in love with music, and I think music has been in love with me.”

5. “You’ve got to try and keep your mind open to things. Music is a great way to do that.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Glen Campbell’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Glen Campbell had eight children: Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, Dillon, Cal, Shannon, and Ashley. Several of his children followed in his musical footsteps, most notably Ashley Campbell, who is a country music singer and songwriter.