Curiosidades

Was a touring member of The Beach Boys, filling in for an ailing Brian Wilson in 1964 and 1965. He played guitar on the group's "Pet Sounds" album, among other recordings. On tour, he played bass and sang high harmony.

Was hand-picked by John Wayne to play alongside him in the western film Bravura Indômita (1969), which gave Campbell a Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Newcomer," and had a hit with the title song, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He performed it live at that year's Academy Awards Show.

Used to play golf with Alice Cooper every day when he lived in Phoenix, AZ.

Phenomenally successful pop/MOR singer and TV personality of the late 1960's and 1970's. His many hits from this period, all on Capitol records, include "Gentle on My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Hey, Little One," "Galveston," "Honey, Come Back," "Try a Little Kindness," and "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Played guitar on the soundtrack of Amor a Toda Velocidade (1964) starring Elvis Presley.

Credited with giving country star Alan Jackson his first big break.

When his career went into a decline, he developed a drug problem from which he recovered. In November 2003, however, he was arrested for drunk driving that included a charge of battery to a police officer, which was later dropped. He was sentenced to ten days in jail and community service.

Before finally enjoying success on his own in the late 1960s, he was one of the top studio guitarists on the West Coast for more than a decade. A list of performers he accompanied reads almost like a who's-who of the top names of the era and includes Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Nat 'King' Cole, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (aka Jan and Dean), Judy Garland, Dean Martin, The Kingston Trio (contributing a fourth voice on their 1963 hit "Desert Pete," you can easily hear him on the chorus), The Crickets and The Limeliters.

An avid golfer, when not on a course, he played gigs at venues around the US, including at his own theater in Branson, MO.

While in his early stages of Alzheimer's, he had planned to release his last album before beginning his final farewell tour.

He sold an estimated 40 million records worldwide, and received 12 gold albums.

Was in great demand as a session musician in the early 1960s. He was part of the famous studio musicians clique known as The Wrecking Crew, many of whom went from session to session together as the same group.

Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010.

Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6925 Hollywood Blvd.

The 1964 hit "Little Honda" by The Hondells was actually recorded by a group of studio musicians, including Campbell on lead guitar and Hal Blaine on drums. The group known as The Hondells was put together for touring purposes after the song became a hit, but they had nothing to do with the actual recording of the song itself.

In the 1990s he released a series of gospel albums, which opened up new vistas for him and garnered a prestigious Dove Award.

His special appearances as co-headliner at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson, MO, drew sold-out crowds.

Third wife, Sarah, is Mac Davis' ex-wife.

His eldest daughter from his first marriage, Debbie Campbell, joined his stage show in 1987 and has toured with him ever since.

Seventh of 12 children born outside the tiny community of Delight in Pike County, in a town called Billstown, then a community of fewer than 100 residents.

In all, 40 of his albums reached the charts.

Had a son, Dillon Ian Campbell, born 1980, with his third wife Sarah. They divorced three weeks after she gave birth.

As of April 2006 he was living in Malibu, CA, with his wife Kim Campbell, just a few miles down the road from Pepperdine University, which his youngest daughter, Ashley Campbell, attended.

Glen is the seventh in a family of 8 boys and 4 girls.

Vocal supporter of the Republican Party during the 1980s and 1990s.

Children with Kim Campbell (nee Woollen): Cal Campbell (born in 1983); Shannon Campbell (born in 1985); and Ashley Campbell (born in 1986). Cal and Shannon both have their own bands and play locally in L.A. and Phoenix (AZ), and Ashley attends Pepperdine University,in Malibu, CA, as a Theatre major.

Performed the National Anthem at the Republican National Convention in 1980.

Believed his singing voice improved after he quit smoking on 3/15/92.

Release of his autobiography, "Rhinestone Cowboy". (1994)

His first child, a son, died as an infant. His daughter, Deborah, was born in 1956.

A supporter of US involvement in the Vietnam War, he publicly disavowed the anti-war sentiments of songs including "Galveston" and "Universal Soldier".

As his Alzheimer's worsened, he was forced to cancel 2012 live dates in Australia and New Zealand. As of April 2014, he was forced to move into an Alzheimer's facility.

In March 2016 it was reported that he was in the final stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Gave up drinking alcohol in 1989, apart from a relapse in 2003.

Was rebaptized in 1981.

In March 2007 h was honored by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, CA.

Was an adherent of Messianic Judaism from the late 1980s.

Brother of Jane Rather (Jane Campbell Rather).

Although he once claimed to be of Irish descent his ancestry was in fact English, Scottish, German and Ulster-Scots.

Due to the unfavorable response to his performances in The Wrecking Crew and Norwood (1970) he decided not to focus on an acting career.

None of his songs made the charts after the 1980s.

Despite announcing his final tour of the UK in 2006, he later toured the UK again in 2008 and 2010.

Fast-food giant McDonald's introduced their "Big Mac" sandwich on his The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) when it co-sponsored the show.