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These birthday tributes on the Internet are just amazing to me. Thank you for finding and posting the ones you found, Cowpoke!

I am certain that "The Wrecking Crew" won't mind if I share their really wonderful Facebook tribute to Glen on his birthday:

The Wrecking Crew
April 22 at 11:31am (lifted from Facebook) [Thank you, Denny!]
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On this date April 22, 1936 country music singer, guitarist, television host, and occasional actor. Glen Travis Campbell was born in Delight, AR.

Glen got his start in 1960 when he moved to Los Angeles to become a session player. Around this time he was part of the group The Champs. Soon, Campbell was in great demand as a session musician. He became part of The Wrecking Crew and during this period he played on recordings by Bobby Darin - Singer, Ricky Nelson - Singer, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, Nancy Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Jan & Dean ELVIS PRESLEY, Frank Sinatra and Phil Spector.

By January 1961 Campbell had found a daytime job at publishing company American Music, writing songs and recording demos. In May 1961 he left The Champs and was subsequently signed by Crest Records, a subsidiary of American Music. His first solo release was, "Turn Around Look At Me". In 1962 Campbell signed with Capitol records.

From December 1964 to early March 1965, Campbell was a touring member of the Beach Boys, filling in for Brian Wilson. He also played guitar on the group's Pet Sounds album, among other recordings. On tour, he played bass guitar and sang falsetto harmonies. In April 1966, he joined Ricky Nelson on a tour through the Far East, again playing bass.

Due to poor sales, Capitol was considering dropping Campbell from the label in 1966, when he was teamed with producer Al De Lory. Together they first collaborated on "Burning Bridges" which became a top 20 country hit in early 1967, and the album of the same name.

Campbell and De Lory collaborated again on 1967's "Gentle on My Mind", written by John Hartford, which was an overnight success. The song was followed by the bigger hit "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" later in 1967, and "I Wanna Live" and "Wichita Lineman" in 1968. Campbell won four Grammy Awards for his performances on "Gentle on My Mind" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix".

During his 50 years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums. He has sold 45 million records and accumulated 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. He has placed a total of 80 different songs on either the Billboard Country Chart, Billboard Hot 100, and/or the Adult Contemporary Chart, of which 29 made the Top 10 and of which nine reached number one on at least one of those charts.

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And here are some more posts in honor of Glen's birthday yesterday.

Happy Birthday: Glen Campbell
http://www.rhino.com/article/happy-birt ... n-campbell" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Southern Nights: Glen Campbell’s 79th
http://www.accuradio.com/blog/glen-campbell-birthday/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Glen Campbell Tears It Up with Roy Clark on “Ghost Riders” | VIDEO
http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/101 ... ideo/51906" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Glen Campbell Celebrates 79th Birthday with Family, Burgers and Ice Cream Cake
People, April 22, 2015

See: http://www.people.com/article/glen-camp ... elebration" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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I am really touched by The Boot and Rolling Stone for putting up these articles for Glen's birthday!

Flashback: Glen Campbell Duets With Johnny Cash on 'Folsom Prison Blues'
Legends harmonize on 'The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour' TV series

By Stephen L. Betts April 22, 2015

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79 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Is Born in Delight, Ark.
By Gayle Thompson April 22, 2015
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On the upside, one of country music's biggest new talents and stars, Kacey Musgraves, is releasing her second album in June this year.
Musgraves added that she is inspired by traditional country, her upcoming album being no exception. Her sophomore record was inspired by Glen Campbell and the humor of Roger Miller.
http://radio.com/2015/03/31/kacey-musgr ... lbum-june/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Are there any new influences that weren’t part of the last album?
Glen Campbell was a massive sonic influence for this, as well as Ronnie Milsap, and this certain era of country that just has a really good groove. I drew from the country music that inspires me most: the ’60s and ’70s.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/w ... -930-club/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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46 years ago....

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These are enlightening articles, I believe, about Alzheimer's disease. Thanks to Glen and his family, there is now more public awareness of this horrible disease and the lessons learned from it and what we yet need to learn and accomplish in order to avoid a major, widespread health crisis in the very near future. These issues are an important part of Glen's legacy now. With this part of Glen's legacy in mind, I will be focusing my time on another platform that will be dedicated to this subject matter.

Lessons Learned from the Rhinestone Cowboy
April 5, 2015
By Jan Dougherty, MS, RN, FAAN, Family and Community Services Director, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

See: https://alzwa.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/ ... ne-cowboy/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Alzheimer's on Stage
April 8, 2015
By Dwayne J. Clark

See: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dwayne-j- ... 12328.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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True Grit Café in Ridgway, Colorado, USA?

I have eaten there several times. Not the best breakfast in town...but a good choice, if you are going to eat in Ridgway, for lunch or supper. There are quite a few artifacts left from the movie in that area that are accessable by car. There is no prettier place to be found around the first of October, give or take a week. I will be in that area for sure during that time and will make sure to get a shot of Matties homestead for the board. You have to trespass to catch it in the frame that opens the movie...but even being locked up in Telluride for a week wouldnt be bad...


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