Posts Tagged ‘Glen Campbell’
Lifetime Achievement Grammys for Diana Ross, the Allman Brothers and Glen Campbell
Written by admin on December 28, 2011 – 1:25 pm - |
Diana Ross, Glen Campbell, the Allman Brothers, George Jones, The Memphis Horns, Gil Scott-Heron, and Antonio Carlos Jobim will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards during Grammy Week 2012. |
Tags: 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Allman Brothers Band, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dave Bartholomew, Diana Ross, George Jones, Gil Scott-Heron, Glen Campbell, Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammys Special Merit Awards, Grammys Trustees Award, Rudy Van Gelder, Steve Jobs, The Memphis Horns
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Glen Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Written by admin on June 22, 2011 – 7:09 pm -Glen Campbell has revealed to People magazine that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The star has suffered short-term memory loss for years and was given the Alzheimer’s diagnosis six months ago.
Campbell told People:
| “I still love making music. And I still love performing for my fans. I’d like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin.” |
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Happy 75th Birthday Glen Campbell
Written by admin on April 22, 2011 – 7:25 am -Happy Birthday to Glen Campbell who is 75 years-old today. Glen was born in Billstown, Arkansas on April 22, 1936.
| Glen’s career has spanned more than 50 years, during which he has had success as a guitarist, singer, actor and television host. He started out as a member of a touring band called the Western Wranglers in the late 1950s, before moving to LA in 1958 to find work as a session musician. He was soon in demand as a member of the so-called Wrecking Crew and played with a huge number of stars in the 1960s, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Rick Nelson, Bobby Darin and the Beach Boys. He also toured with the latter, standing in for Brian Wilson. |  |
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Song of the Week #38 – “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”
Written by admin on January 24, 2011 – 7:13 am -| The Hollies classic hit “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” is this week’s Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” was released in September 1969 in the UK and December 1969 in the US, backed with “Cos You Like to Love Me.” The Hollies also featured the song as the title track on the US album “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” The album was released in the UK as “Hollies Sings Hollies”, with a couple of changes to the tracklist. |
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Tags: Bill Medley, Glen Campbell, He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, Neil Diamond, The Hollies
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Shindig! tribute to Elvis Presley
Written by admin on September 4, 2010 – 9:06 pm - |
On May 5, 1965 the American music show Shindig! devoted an entire episode to Elvis Presley, with all guests performing a cover of a popular Elvis song. The occasion was the tenth anniversary of Elvis Presley “zooming to international stardom,” although the date doesn’t really fit. |
Tags: Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Ray Peterson, Shindig, Sonny and Cher, The Blossoms
Posted in 60s pop, Elvis, Rock 'n' roll | 2 Comments »
