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Glen Campbell

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Glen Campbell (1936–2017) was an American country-pop singer and guitarist from Billstown, Arkansas. As a Los Angeles session musician in the 1960s, he was part of the studio collective known as the Wrecking Crew, playing on recordings by Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Elvis Presley. His solo career produced major hits including 'Gentle on My Mind,' 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' 'Wichita Lineman,' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy.' He hosted the CBS television variety series 'The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour' from 1969 to 1972.

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What was Glen Campbell's role as a session musician before his solo career?

Glen Campbell was part of the Wrecking Crew, an informal collective of elite session musicians in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He played guitar on recordings by artists including Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Elvis Presley.

What was Glen Campbell's biggest solo hit?

Glen Campbell's biggest solo hit was "Rhinestone Cowboy," released in 1975, which topped both the country and pop charts. Other major hits included "Wichita Lineman" (1968) and "Gentle on My Mind" (1967).

Was Glen Campbell a member of The Beach Boys?

Glen Campbell briefly toured as a bass player and fill-in vocalist with The Beach Boys in the mid-1960s when Brian Wilson stopped touring. He also played on many of the band's studio recordings as part of the Wrecking Crew.

Where was Glen Campbell from?

Glen Campbell was born in 1936 in Billstown, Arkansas. He came from a large family of sharecroppers and began playing guitar as a child before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.