Glen Campbell's wife
Wife of Glen Campbell.
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Kim Campbell
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FROM Kim Campbell
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The making of country music legend Glen Campbell's final album Glen Campbell came from a family of poor Arkansas sharecroppers. He grew up to release more than 70 albums, win six Grammys, and host a 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.”
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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.” Glen Campbell's final album is called "Adios." (Photo by Charles Bush)
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