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Glen Campbell · 2017

Glen Campbell

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 8, 2017Death⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

American country-pop singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor and television host Glen Campbell died at the age of 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. During his career, he had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, 75 additional songs on the country chart and more than 70 studio albums. He sold 45 million records worldwide, hosted his own television show and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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