Musicians and singers, as well as stars from other entertainment realms paid tribute today to Glen Campbell, who died August 8 in Nashville following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jimmy Webb, whose songs “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman” and “Galveston,” Campbell sung so lovingly, wrote on his Facebook page: “Well, that moment has come that we have known was an inevitable certainty and yet stings like a sudden catastrophe. My friend, my brother in music, Glen Campbell has passed. He spoke my name from ten thousand stages. He was my big brother, my protector, my co-culprit.”
On Twitter, Dolly Parton called him “one of the greatest voices of all time” in this video…
Glen Campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. I will always love you, Glen! pic.twitter.com/LQFEWA42lF
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 8, 2017
Campbell’s daughter, the musician Ashley Campbell, shared a tender photo
Steve Martin paid tribute to his “first employer as a writer” and shared his own performance on banjo from Campbell’s TV series
RIP, Glen. You were my first employer as a writer. We we all in awe of your musicality. https://t.co/WjvYWGNGl7
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 8, 2017
Alice Cooper shared his admiration in an interview with the Fox TV affiliate in Phoenix. “You think of Glen… country… Alice Cooper… rock ‘n’ roll. We couldn’t have been closer. He was one of the premier guitar players. He was considered one of the five best guitar players out there.”
Brian Wilson employed the Los Angeles-based musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, of which Campbell was a prominent member, on many Beach Boys recordings.
I’m very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I’m at a loss. Love & Mercy.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) August 8, 2017
Dear Glen Campbell Rest In Peace As well as your incredible musical abilities you were one of the most down to earth ppl I have ever known.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) August 8, 2017
We lost a music legend today. Rest in peace, Glen Campbell. Sending love and prayers to his family. pic.twitter.com/CqW5eMFXAF
— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) August 8, 2017
Stone Temple Pilots shared a video of their performance with Campbell on one of his biggest hits
Thank you for all you gave us Glen. We love you and will miss you. https://t.co/14p6jrlsLX
— Stone Temple Pilots (@STPBand) August 8, 2017
Kenny Rogers shared a great story: “Glen played on almost all First Edition music. He played a dynamic riff on the guitar that was trend setting. I also shot a few of his album covers back in the day and, at the time, I never knew people were paid to do that, but a few weeks later I received a check in the mail that was unexpected. I’ll never forget that. He was a good friend and it breaks my heart that he’s not here to contribute to music anymore.”
RIP Glen Campbell … still love the G C edition of the 12 string Ovation you gave me in ’73 … I’ll play it tonight with love.
— Peter Henry Fonda (@iamfonda) August 8, 2017
Glen Campbell was extremely talented, very humble, and pure of soul. He will be missed, but his music will live forever. – Huey
— Huey Lewis (@Huey_Lewis_News) August 8, 2017
Sad to hear Glen Campbell passed. He was a GREAT guitar player, and a great person. Rest in peace my friend- Thanks for all the music.
— Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) August 9, 2017
Huge loss in the world of music today. Rest In Peace, Glen Campbell. https://t.co/vexA1kYixX
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) August 8, 2017
Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, said in a statement: “Glen Campbell was a gentleman and a joy to work with. He played guitar and sang with Leon Russell and David Gates on my first records in Hollywood. He will be mourned and always loved by so many.”
Thank you Glen Campbell for sharing your talent with us for so many years
May you rest in peace my friend
You will never be forgotten— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) August 8, 2017
Chet Atkins, Campbell and Steve Wariner (Used with permission_
Country star Steve Wariner said in a statement: “God Bless you Glen! When I was young I wanted to sing, play, even comb my hair like Glen Campbell! The most naturally gifted human I’ve ever been around. He was simply amazing, we’ll miss you ole pal.”
Roy Clark talked about his “brother”: “He was an incredible voice, incredible musician, incredible friend, movie star and recording artist. We had so much fun together, and sort of grew up together in our music and our careers. There were so many memories that only he and I shared.”
God bless and peace and love to Glen Campbell thanks for the music The real rhinestone cowboy and love to all his family 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶👏☮️
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 9, 2017
Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Recording Academy, wrote: “Six-time GRAMMY® winner Glen Campbell was, and always will be, an American treasure. As an artist, his remarkable voice, top-level guitar work, and dazzling showmanship shot him to superstardom in the 1960s, and he became one of the most successful pop/country crossover artists of all time.
“Glen received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy™ in 2012 and we’ll always cherish his historic appearance at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards® in 2012, one of his last performances. We have lost an icon who will be greatly missed.”
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Jump into a conversationAlthough as I started out to be a musician,because the Beatles, Glen Campbell had a very important effect on my tastes in music. He had many of the bands of the day on his show, but the part I truly loved was the informal sit down with a few guys, just singing and playing, I loved it and had always wanted to do the same. An amazing guitar player, and great vocalist with a huge range… a very special talent, so glad I got to see him on his last tour, and the show was excellent in every way. God Bless you Glen and all the people you touched with the talent God Gave to you, and allowed us to share..