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Thread #138679 Message #3175206
Posted By: voyager
23-Jun-11 - 11:02 AM
Thread Name: Glenn Campbell Has Alzheimer's
Subject: RE: Glenn Campbell Has Alzheimer's
I saw Glen Campbell play in Ipswich, UK in the mid 90's. Great show for a homesick Yank such as I was. He performed with his daughters singing backup, covered all the hits (Witchita Lineman - he owns this), and closed with a tribute to his Scottish ancestry, playing Amazing Grace on bagpipes.
Fast forward to 2010 (15 years on) and his concert at Denver Botanic Gardens was also great (his guitar work is brilliant for a man of 70+) and I think his son was on drums (as I remember).
The opening monologue before the concert went something like this -
"Hello Denver. It's great to be in Denver. At my age, it's great to be anywhere".
This man has been a musical giant, tabloid casulty, and an American with a big heart. Rest easy Mr. Campbell.
voyager