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Country music legend Glen Campbell says 'Adios' with final album
Glen Campbell was one of 12 children of poor Arkansas sharecroppers. He grew up to release more than 70 albums, win six Grammys, and host his own TV show. Several years ago, Campbell announced he had Alzheimer’s Disease. Since then, his family and friends got him into the studio to record one final album, “Adios.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readGlen Campbell was one of 12 children of poor Arkansas sharecroppers. He grew up to release more than 70 albums, win six Grammys, and host his own TV show. Several years ago, Campbell announced he had Alzheimer’s Disease. Since then, his family and friends got him into the studio to record one final album, “Adios.”
Glen Campbell's final album is called "Adios." (Photo by Charles Bush)
