Glen Campbell reveals he has Alzheimer's, plans "final" album and tour
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Country legend Glen Campbell has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and that he plans to say goodbye to fans with one last album and tour.
Campbell, 75, and his wife, Kim, said in an interview with People that he wanted fans to be aware of his condition before he embarks on a fall tour, which is in the works.
"Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," Kim told People. "But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn't want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?'"
Campbell, 75, and his wife, Kim, said in an interview with People that he wanted fans to be aware of his condition before he embarks on a fall tour, which is in the works.
"Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," Kim told People. "But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn't want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?'"
The Arkansas-born singer/guitarist -- said to be in the early stages of the disease -- will release his final studio album, titled "Ghost on the Canvas," on Aug. 30 via Surfdog Records, according to a press release.
Songwriters who contributed to the album include Paul Westerberg (who wrote the title track, which first appeared on Westerberg's self-released 2009 EP "PW & The Ghost Gloves Cat Wing Joy Boys"), Jakob Dylan, Robert Pollard and Teddy Thompson.
Julian Raymond, who also co-wrote a number of new songs with Campbell, produced the set.
The itinerary for "The Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour" is in the works, and will be revealed soon, according to a press release.
"I still love making music," Campbell told People. "And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin."
Campbell first gained widespread notice as a guitarist in the Wrecking Crew, a storied group of session players that recorded in the '60s with artists including Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Simon & Garfunkel, Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley. The Wrecking Crew was best known for helping producer Phil Spector to create his "Wall of Sound" style.
Campbell broke out as a solo artist with his 1967 smash "Gentle on My Mind," which he followed later that year with "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," written by Jimmy Webb. Campbell also had hits with the Webb-penned songs "Wichita Lineman," "Where's The Playground, Susie" and "Galveston." He crossed over to top the pop charts in the mid-'70s with "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights."
Campbell also had a television hit as the host and namesake of CBS' "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" variety show from 1969-1972.
Songwriters who contributed to the album include Paul Westerberg (who wrote the title track, which first appeared on Westerberg's self-released 2009 EP "PW & The Ghost Gloves Cat Wing Joy Boys"), Jakob Dylan, Robert Pollard and Teddy Thompson.
Julian Raymond, who also co-wrote a number of new songs with Campbell, produced the set.
The itinerary for "The Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour" is in the works, and will be revealed soon, according to a press release.
"I still love making music," Campbell told People. "And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin."
Campbell first gained widespread notice as a guitarist in the Wrecking Crew, a storied group of session players that recorded in the '60s with artists including Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Simon & Garfunkel, Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley. The Wrecking Crew was best known for helping producer Phil Spector to create his "Wall of Sound" style.
Campbell broke out as a solo artist with his 1967 smash "Gentle on My Mind," which he followed later that year with "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," written by Jimmy Webb. Campbell also had hits with the Webb-penned songs "Wichita Lineman," "Where's The Playground, Susie" and "Galveston." He crossed over to top the pop charts in the mid-'70s with "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Southern Nights."
Campbell also had a television hit as the host and namesake of CBS' "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" variety show from 1969-1972.
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