Brian Wilson Exclusive Music Aug 20, 2008
Hes replaced temporarily by Glen Campbell, and then permanently by Bruce Johnston. Few know, but he has already suffered two nervous breakdowns. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Glen Campbell Aug 20, 2008
By Phil McCarten, Reuters. Working with producer Julian Raymond, Campbell also covers tunes by Green Day, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne and U2 for his first studio album in a decade. (USA Today)
'Meet Glen Campbell' interprets the songs of a younger generation Aug 19, 2008
Meet Glen Campbell' interprets the songs of a younger generation - The Boston Globe ... Glen Campbell, 40 years after ''Wichita Lineman ... Honey-voiced Glen Campbell was not a hard-living rogue like Cash or Wagoner - well, not until problems with drugs and alcohol surfaced after chart success faded. (Boston Globe)
An Inside Look at Outside Lands Aug 18, 2008
And in Sounds, Lee Hildebrand catches up with former Oakland Rt Raphael Saadiq, now living in Los Angeles, who plays his first local gig in several years this week at Bimbo's and has a new album that re-creates the Motown sound of the 1960s (Page 42); and Aidin Vaziri checks in with Glen Campbell, whose new album of covers, "Meet Glen Campbell," comes out this week (Pop Quiz, Page 45). Finally, in Destinations, former Travel Editor Jeanne Cooper returns with a piece about the Cherry's Jubilee... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Releases on the Horizon for Aug. 14 Aug 14, 2008
Glen Campbell, "Meet Glen Campbell". Black Stone Cherry, "Folklore stition". (Carroll County Times, MD)
Funk groundbreaker Isaac Hayes dies at 65 Aug 12, 2008
He prefaced songs with "raps," and they ran longer than the typical standard of three minutes: One song, a cover of the Glen Campbell hit "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," ran 18 minutes. Next came "Theme From Shaft," a No. 1 hit from the blaxploitation film "Shaft" starring Richard Roundtree. (San Francisco Chronicle)
COLUMN: Big festival can bring thousands to small communities Aug 11, 2008
n Sunday Phil Stacey, Glen Campbell and Debby Campbell, Neal McCoy, Trace Adkins. Yes, some years the stars are bigger than other years but year-in, year-out little Sweet Home offers three days of country music with 13 to 15 performers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Isaac Hayes, Grammy-Winning Soul Legend, `South Park' Star, Dies at 65 Aug 11, 2008
By the Time I Get to Phoenix'' was originally a hit single written by Jimmy Webb and made famous by Glen Campbell in 1967. Hayes's version ran to almost 19 minutes, with an eight-minute spoken introduction. (Bloomberg -- US)
Bands should go back to source by releasing covers of influences Aug 8, 2008
Glen Campbell is doing it ... Mr. Campbell's Aug. 19 release, Meet Glen Campbell, features some surprising picks, including the Velvet Underground's Jesus ; U2's All I Want Is You; and Foo Fighters' Times Like These ... The jury is still out on Covers , but early reviews of Meet Glen Campbell have been strong. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More of this story Aug 2, 2008
His ESQ articles have been published nationally in Goldmine and Discoveries; he's been consultant and image archivist for different Brian Wilson/Beach Boys projects as well as VH1 specials Jan Behind The Music, and Glen Campbell: Behind The Music, plus Aography "Jan The Other Beach Boys.". Beard feels good about his work and is proud of it. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Country Chart-Topper Coming to Fair Aug 2, 2008
Lawrence has posted more No. 1 Billboard country singles than greats like Glen Campbell, Keith Whitley, Ernest Tubb, Wynonna or Barbara Mandrell, to name just a few. He's had more Top 5's than Shania Twain, Faith Hill or The Judds, and more Top 10s than Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Rich, John Michael Montgomery or Dwight Yoakam. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Owen powers up Jamboree Aug 1, 2008
Glen Campbell featuring Debby Campbell. During his 45 years in show business, Glen Campbell has released more than 70 albums ... 2 p.m. Glen Campbell featuring Debby Campbell. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sweet Baby James Jul 14, 2008
Buddy Holly fared well in a Tayloresque context, while Witchita Lineman became a poignant folk tale, Taylor's voice wringing truth and honesty from every familiar line made famous by Glen Campbell. The covers were fun, but it was Taylor's impressive bag of his own classic hits that really wove a spell on this crowd. (Edmonton Sun)
Baseball and music trivia Jul 6, 2008
Country singer Glen Campbell was one of the early investors in the Diamondbacks. Actor Kevin Costner recently put together two concerts for his band, Modern West, to raise funds for a ballpark at the University of Oregon, which is starting a baseball program. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A birthday testimonial for the U S of A.... Jul 4, 2008
I like living in a country that gave us Elvis, Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, Otis Redding, Glen Campbell, Pete Fountain, Bill Gaither, Aretha Franklin, the Beach Boys, The Marshall Tucker Band and others too numerous to mention. I like living in a country that understands baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Music is a family affair for festival performers Jul 2, 2008
They have opened for the likes of Conway Twitty, Glen Campbell, Lee Greenwood, Leroy Parnell, and Mel McDaniel, who will perform at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Morton Park. We try to have fun when we are up there playing and hope people have fun along with us, Sawyer said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Greatest musicians' finally get honor Jun 27, 2008
Musicians Don Randi, Glen Campbell and Hal Blaine sink their hands in concrete at Hollywood's RockWalk ... Among those attending were Blaine, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer on songs including "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Strangers in the Night," "Good Vibrations" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water"; guitarist Glen Campbell; Danny Tedesco, son of the late guitarist Tommy Tedesco; bassist Jimmy Bond; and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Jerry Cole, '60s guitarist and surf songwriter; at 68 Jun 8, 2008
Fellow band members included Glen Campbell as well as Jimmy Seals and Dash Crofts, who became successful as the duo Seals and Crofts in the 1970s. On television, Mr. Cole led the pit bands for the mid-1960s rock 'n' roll-oriented shows "Shindig" and "Hullabaloo.". (Boston Globe)
Foghat and Leon Russell Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino Jun 6, 2008
In fact, it might be easier to list the artists who the multiple Grammy-winner has not collaborated with, as he has literally teamed with hundreds of singers across all genres, from Glen Campbell to Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys to the Rolling Stones and B.B. King to George Harrison. His pairings with Willie Nelson are legendary. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The best musician you've never heard of: Puckett plays it low-key Jun 1, 2008
" Puckett was attending Hinds Junior College and playing in a local band when he heard The Champs, which had hit it big with Tequila in 1958, needed a guitar player. He rode a bus to California to try out. He got the job, replacing a fellow named Glen Campbell. The Champs soon had another hit, Limbo Rock. Also in the band was James Seals "who used to drive me crazy," Puckett says, grinning. "We would be driving from one gig to another, and Jimmy would be beating his hands on the seat, writing... (The Clarion-Ledger)
5/12: American Music Club May 11, 2008
The song was inspired, he says, by Glen Campbell's arrest and that "horrible" photograph floating around on the Web. "It was actually going to be The Glen Campbell Victory Choir because he's also a Christian and I saw this Christmas Day special he did, this gross thing of kids on his lap. But then I thought, eh, that's a cheap shot. He's a good person. So I changed it to the patron saint of altar boys.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Acoustic supergroup making stage debut May 11, 2008
" Curley Maple the band - which also includes Noel Blackmon (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Christian Lopez (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Chris Enghauser (bass) - will be making its "advertised debut" Friday at the Melting Point. While each member of the ensemble has a considerable and impressive list of musical accomplishments, Blackmon is without question one of Athens' best known and respected talents. A violinist since the age of 9, Blackmon's professional sendoff came in the early 1980s when... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stagecoach music fest is a runaway country success May 5, 2008
It also featured bluegrass pioneers Earl Scruggs and Ralph Stanley, country pop veteran Glen Campbell and singing legend George Jones, all of whom have trouble getting played on today's country radio. The festival gained headlines for its reunion of The Judds on Saturday, and it promoted a variety of family activities, including five-night camping. (USA Today -- Life)
Crooner Publicly Curses Promoters At Indio Music Festival May 4, 2008
An eclectic lineup of country, rock and country-rock bands is included in the lineup, including the Eagles, Trisha Yearwood, Rascal Flatts, Glen Campbell and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Copyright 2008 by and. (NBC4.tv, CA)
McCoy back at Jamboree Apr 23, 2008
The schedule also includes Glen Campbell; Western Underground, the band of the late Chris LeDoux; and headliners Sugarland, Randy Owen and Trace Adkins. McCoy, also a regular crowd-pleaser at the Linn County Fair, is known for No. 1 hits No Doubt About It and Wink. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hooked on classics Apr 5, 2008
Both songwriters helped define the sound of particular artists - Williams, 67, with the Carpenters; Webb, 61, with Glen Campbell ... By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Glen Campbell, 1967 ... Wichita Lineman, Glen Campbell, 1968. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Friends in the kitchen help Cook on 'Idol' Apr 1, 2008
The Grants Pass Daily Courier has followed Cooks career, reporting that she got her big break in 1998, when she opened at a nearby music festival for Glen Campbell. That led to a record deal and an album. (MSNBC -- News)
Mystery Jets Apr 1, 2008
Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell. Should you ever decide to drive out to the country on Easter's day and picnic in a meadow full of daffodils, make sure you bring a hi-fi and this song. (Guardian Unlimited)
Is Obama qualified to be president? Mar 24, 2008
sam wrote on Mar 23, 2008 8:41 AM:" G said "That's where I got my latest Glen Campbell CD. " AWKKKKKKKKKKKKKK " ... girard74 wrote on Mar 23, 2008 8:36 AM:" OTH wrote, 'I know, I know PBS is a left wing commie outfit. So What?:)' Hey, I love PBS. That's where I got my latest Glen Campbell CD. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Society of Singers Sets Lineup for ELLA Award Presentation to Andy Williams Mar 19, 2008
March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Glen Campbell, Petula Clark, Steve Lawrence, Monica Mancini, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis and the Gregg Field Orchestra will be among the performers at the Society of Singers' (SOS) presentation of the 17th ELLA Award to the legendary singer and television host Andy Williams. The event will take place at the Beverly Hilton on May 19, 2008, and will include silent and live auctions along with dinner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gloria Baker, 84, composed Christmas hit as peace plea Mar 17, 2008
It has been recorded most famously by Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Robert Goulet, Johnny Mathis, and the Harry Simeone Chorale, as well as by Pat Boone, Glen Campbell, Kenny G, Bob Hope, Whitney Houston, Mahalia Jackson, Jim Nabors, Kate Smith, John Tesh, the Tropical Flavor Steel Drum Band, and the US Air Force Symphony Orchestra, among hundreds of others. Gloria Adele Shain was born in Brookline on Sept. 4, 1923; she changed the spelling of her last name early in her career. (Boston Globe)
Hangin’ with the stars Mar 17, 2008
From there, Brown s career blossomed as doors opened to start work on The Big Dinah Shore Hour TV Spectaculars and later more variety shows with Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, Danny Kaye and Sonny and Cher. On Jan. 10, Brown died at his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rock Hall Of Shame Mar 10, 2008
Neil Sedaka, Linda Ronstadt, Chicago, Carly Simon, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, The Moody Blues, Ben E, King, the late Billy Preston, Todd Rundgren, Kiss, Carole King, the late Mary Wells, Chubby Checker, Hall & Oates, Iggy Pop, Patti Labelle, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Alice Cooper, Sonny & Cher, Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Dionne Warwick, Ringo Starr (the only Beatle not in as a solo artist), Lesley Gore, Petula Clark, many famous record producers (Richard Perry, Phil Ramone), deejays (Cousin... (Fox News)
SXSW is more than just music Mar 8, 2008
They included Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye and even Glen Campbell. Brian Wilson talks about their invaluable contributions to the seminal Pet Sounds and Mickey Dolenz explains how they stood in for The Monkees. (MSNBC -- News)
Eagles to Play Stagecoach Festival Feb 15, 2008
The Eagles will play May 2 along with John Fogerty, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynne, Glen Campbell and Rissi Palmer. The festival's previously announced lineup for May 3-4 includes Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Big Dwight Yoakam, George Jones, Earl Scruggs and a reunion by The Judds. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fugitive Had A Charmed Life Feb 11, 2008
Seated in a small room while wearing a yellow prison jump suit and plain white sneakers, the 52-year-old Golder described how he began his life of crime in New York, burglarized the homes of celebrities such as Johnny Carson and Glen Campbell, turned on his Mob-connected associates and led a stealth life in Europe ... Golder says he burglarized hundreds of homes from 1975 to 1980, including those of Johnny Carson, the Kennedys in Florida and singer Glen Campbell. (FOX61, CT)
Rhonda Vincent Once Again Entertainer of the Year at Bluegrass Awards Feb 5, 2008
He afterward worked 12 years with Glen Campbell, also as a banjoist. Jackson's collaboration with John Starling, Spring Training, earned him a best bluegrass album Grammy in 1991. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Fair Warning Feb 2, 2008
Catch local alternative rock band Don t Flinch at the Taste of Florida Stage at 9 p.m. Lloyd Mabrey, an entertainer who bills himself as equal parts John Denver, James Taylor and Glen Campbell, performs at Yesteryear Village at 3, 5 and 8 p.m.. Fair fares: It s Midnight Madness time: Ride all the rides you want from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the purchase of a $25 wristband. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fifties in February starts to swing Feb 1, 2008
According to his Web site, LaBeef has shared bills with practically every great in music history: Elvis Presley, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Wanda Jackson, Carl Perkins; has numbered in his band more than 500 people (including the likes of Doug Kershaw, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, D.J. Fontana, and Grady Martin), and has been an admitted influence to such a variety of people as Brian Setzer, Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles. ARIAN SCHUESSLER/The Globe Gazette 1687247 CLEAR LAKE After wearing... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lance, Kelley give glowing reflection of Lions Club International convention Jan 29, 2008
Approximately 14,095 attendees representing 135 nations were entertained with the melodic hits of Glen Campbell, wistful country ballads of Ronnie Milsap, and exotic mesmerizing moves of youthful Sri Lankan dancers. A ghostly oration of Helen Keller summoned back to reflect on the vast accomplishments of Lions on behalf of the visually impaired. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Anne Murray's New All-Star Collaborative Album, 'Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends,' Enjoys Strong Debut Across Several Billboard Charts: #8 Country; #3 Internet; #42 Top 200 Jan 24, 2008
"I did duets when I started out on (CBC Television's) 'Singalong Jubilee.' I did a duets album in 1971 with Glen Campbell. Growing up I did lot of group singing at school and sang with my brothers. I've always loved singing harmony.". Music icon Anne Murray has sold more than 50 million albums in a distinguished career that spans four decades. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wichita man says time to draw line Jan 22, 2008
Brenda Lee congratulates Glen Campbell after he received his Country Music Hall of Fame medallion ... Bernard Zuel talks to the oft-married Glen Campbell about poverty, fame, addiction and the art of a good country song ... Now, if you wrote one of those songs based on the life of Glen Campbell you would be laughed out of even the most hackneyed songwriting offices on Nashville's Music Row. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Local jazz virtuoso's classical work to premiere Jan 17, 2008
Daversa, an active performer, composer, arranger, director, producer, and educator, has performed or recorded with Bobby Caldwell, Glen Campbell, Dr. Dre, Paquito D'Rivera, Bob Florence, Dizzy Gillespie, J.J. Johnson, Andre Manga, Justin Morell, Renee Olstead, Bill Perkins, Kim Richmond, Lalo Schifrin, Jack Sheldon, Shogun Warrior, Solsonics, Andy Williams and Gerald Wilson. As a trumpeter, he has won coveted awards and competitions, among them the Herb Alpert Award, the David Joel Miller Award,... (Los Angeles Daily News)
Haggard returns to rancheria Jan 11, 2008
Merle Haggard first incorporated bluegrass into his sound 40 years ago with his 1967 hit, 'The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde,' which featured Glen Campbell on banjo, said the San Francisco Chronicle in October. While honky tonk, western swing and blues remain his primary touchstones, Haggard again turns to acoustic mountain music for inspiration, presenting 12 new recordings with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, upright bass and acoustic guitar for 'The Bluegrass Sessions. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Composer Mort Garson dies at 83 Jan 9, 2008
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Garson attended Julliard and went on play on albums by artists including Mel Torme, Doris Day and Glen Campbell. During the 1960s, he made a series of albums playing the Moog synthesizer including exotica classic "The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds" and "Electronic Hair Pieces," based on the music from the musical "Hair." His other cult albums included an album to accompany the book "The Sensuous Woman," "Plantasia," an album to help plants grow, and a series of 12 albums... (Variety)
20-year-old has an ear, voice tuned toward easy listening Jan 4, 2008
"Romancing Nashville" was recorded in the Tennessee city, and it includes music originally recorded from the 1940s through today, including songs first made famous by Sinatra, Manilow, the Righteous Brothers, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble and others. "On the new album, it was kind of fun going back and doing these standards by Sinatra and different artists like that, and kind of getting to do your own version of these classic songs," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Judd's hit factory Dec 18, 2007
"There was a little Mac Davis in there, and Glen Campbell and the bad Elvis, too," he says of his Cox persona. "But I did Walk Hard like a drama, so I was crying for real," he adds. (National Post)
John C. Reilly walks tall on stage as Dewey Cox Dec 12, 2007
"You won't find a more reverent fan of Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Or Elvis. Or Buddy Holly, Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan or Mac Davis and Glen Campbell all the many other people whose lives we kind of reference," he says, adding that Walk Hard is more a joke about moviemaking. "We're just trying to have some fun with the idea of how we mythologize people, how we take a very complicated, very nuanced, very storied life and compress it into 90 minutes. It's almost ridiculous by definition.". (USA Today)
12/15: Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding Dec 12, 2007
"One year it was Glen Campbell and Ted Nugent. ". Cooper's touring band, which just finished a seven-month tour, will play at least a 30-minute set, but without all the props. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Urban draws from Australia's robust country scene Dec 12, 2007
Starmaker winners include Urban (1990), whose early love of Glen Campbell and Dolly Parton was complemented in his teens by his own guitar prowess and admiration for rock gods like Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. 1. (Canada.com)
Reilly takes Cox character on the road Dec 12, 2007
He doesn't walk the line, he skips merrily over it, venturing into a parallel rock 'n' roll universe where Johnny Cash got lysergic with the Beatles in India, had an unfortunate Glen Campbell disco episode in the '70s, then morphed into Brian Wilson during his "Smile"-induced hysteria and came out the other side as the elder Cash, concluding his "Beautiful Ride" as America's beloved sagebrush sage. Kids, don't try that at home. (Variety)
Canada Gives Manitoba Telecom, Videotron, Favorable Conditions for Auction Nov 29, 2007
Merrill Lynch & Co. analyst Glen Campbell and Veritas Investment Research's Neeraj Monga cut their ratings on the companies. We think that the decision is flawed,'' said Michael Hennessy, vice president of broadband and content policy for Telus. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Steve Martin Slightly Less Wild And Crazy Nov 26, 2007
" Before long Martin was off on his own, attending college and working on his act. At age 20, he started writing for shows like "The Smothers Brothers," "Glen Campbell," "Sonny and Cher," and making $500 a week, but he quit to go back to standup. "Eventually, I could get maybe $250 for a show at a college, but it would cost me $200 to get there," he said. His act was a break with the standup tradition of telling jokes. He created a character who seemed a bit out of control. "I was studying... (CBS News)
People: People Nov 15, 2007
Previous hosts of the October tournament include Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Glen Campbell. A musical version of Sylvester Stallone's 1976 Academy Award-winning film, "Rocky," is in the works, Playbill. (International Herald Tribune)
Justin Timberlake puts his name to tournament Nov 13, 2007
He joins notables including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Glen Campbell who have previously put their name to tournaments. "We will make sure to make this event unique and memorable, and we will raise money for charity while participating in the greatest game ever played," Timberlake said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Timberlake bringing sexy back to Tour Nov 13, 2007
Timberlake becomes the 14th celebrity to host an event, joining notables Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Glen Campbell. The five-year agreement begins next year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Justin Timberlake to host PGA Tour event in '08 Nov 13, 2007
Entertainers other than Hope, Crosby and Davis who have headline tournaments in the past include Andy Williams, Danny Thomas, Dean Martin, Ed McMahon, Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, Jackie Gleason, Joe Garagiola and the Gatlin brothers. More Golf Headlines. (ESPN -- Golf)
Pratt performance to raise funds for BHSU Nov 8, 2007
He has appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" and numerous Public Television shows and has opened for Kenny Chesney, Michael Martin Murphy, Glen Campbell, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many more. "As a tall, only child I grew up entertaining myself. I moved around a lot and I learned that the quickest way to make friends was to make people laugh," Pratt says of how he got into the business. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Songwriter Jimmy Webb to appear in Alva with concert series Nov 5, 2007
Born in Elk City, Webb perhaps is best known for his tremendously popular tunes written for Glen Campbell ( By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston ), Richard Harris ( MacArthur Park ), the Fifth Dimension ( Up, Up and Away ), Brooklyn Bridge ( Worst that Could Happen ) and others. Some of those early hits were written while Webb was still a teenager. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Country allows other styles Nov 3, 2007
Glen Campbell used the moody strings favored by Frank Sinatra in such songs as By the Time I Get to Phoenix. And Garth Brooks translated the teenage years he spent admiring Boston and Kiss into rocking songs such as Ain't Goin' Down (Til the Sun Comes Up). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
• Kaman Selling Music Division Oct 30, 2007
Over the years, Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel and Cheap Trick have all played guitars made by Kaman. John Lennon used an Ovation during his last acoustic recording session, according to Frank Untermyer, the Kaman Music executive who oversees the New Hartford guitar factory; Untermyer says he has a photograph of Lennon with the Ovation to prove it. (FOX61, CT)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: If I Ran Nashville Oct 13, 2007
And here's some living nominees who should be inducted: Emmylou Harris, Tom T. Hall, Ralph Emery, Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, Billy Sherrill, Glen Campbell, Hank Cochran, the Statler Brothers, Cowboy Jack Clement, Billy Joe Shaver, the Oak Ridge Boys and Jerry Reed. . (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Ad agency cribbed my lecture notes: professor Oct 3, 2007
The managing director of Sydney-based Love Communications, Glen Campbell, denied that the commercial's script was plagiarised from the lecture. Mr Campbell told smh. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rolling Stone Magazine Hits a Sour Note Over Hall of Fame Nominees Oct 1, 2007
He also was a member of Spector s legendary band, as were other nonmembers Glen Campbell and Sonny Bono. Then there are the R&B performers who remain in the cold, such as Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Motown legends Mary Wells, the Marvelettes and the Spinners, not to mention Ben E. King ("Stand by Me" and dozens of hits on Atlantic), Stax Records legends Carla and Rufus Thomas, Phil Spector star Darlene Love, Joe Tex, Al Green and, of course, Chubby Checker, whom the Hall denies over and over... (Fox News)
Phil Spector: Pop innovator Sep 19, 2007
His session players included guitarist Glen Campbell, pianist Leon Russell, drummer Hal Blaine and the late Sonny Bono. They were affectionately called The Wrecking Crew. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
