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May 17, 2008
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Glen Campbell

country-pop singer
Born: 4/22/1936
Birthplace: Billstown, Arkansas

Grammy Award-winning country-pop singer and guitarist who worked as a session musician for Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Phil Spector before he made it big solo with “Gentle on My Mind” (1967). His other recordings include “Wichita Lineman” (1968) and “Rhinestone Cowboy” (1975). He hosted television's The Glen Campbell Show (1969–72).


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