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Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011 just as he was releasing his Album "Ghost on the Canvas". Glen and his wife went public with the diagnosis, which was the first time a major American celebrity would share this experience with the world. Along with his family, Glen then embarked on a short “Goodbye Tour.” but the three-week engagement turned into an emotional and triumphant 151-show nationwide tour de force. Glen's family is giving the world a rare glimpse inside his battle with the disease in the new documentary “Glen Campbell: I'LL BE ME” that follows music legend Glen Campbell’s three year battle with Alzheimer’s and is documented by award winning filmmaker, James Keach. The documentary premiers October 24th.
My thoughts:
I was a young girl the first time I heard the song "By the time I get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell. I became a fan then and an even bigger fan when he released "The Rhinestone Cowboy" when I was in high school. One of the biggest high lights of my life was when my husband and I were able to see him play at the local casino some years ago. It sure saddened me to hear about his Alzheimer's diagnosis. My husbands grandfather suffered from it so we are aware of what it entails. This documentary just tore at my heart strings! It begins with Glen and his wife looking at old movies and Glen asks who the people are, not realizing it is about him. His fourth and current wife, Kim tells him who all the people are; his children and his first three wives. We get to see a doctor explain the Alzheimer's diagnosis, then the struggles his family goes though during rehearsals and trying to promote the album "Ghost on the Canvas". Three of his children; Ashley, Shannon, and Cal perform with him on the tour and it was awesome to hear some of his new songs from the album along with his older hits. If you are a Glen Campbell fan you will enjoy watching this documentary and listening to him play his guitar and sing. I have to admit that I cried listening to the last song "I'm Not Going To Miss You" which explains so well about what is happening to him.About Glen Campbell...I'll Be Me:
This epic human drama about the undying bond between Glen and Kim, and their unwavering caring for each other, chronicles a story of love, resilience and the power of song.
GLEN CAMPBELL…I’LL BE ME is the true tale of how America’s greatest country star would not give up his music or his family, against all odds.
The film features those who know and love Glen, including Bruce Springsteen, Bill Clinton, The Edge, Paul McCartney, Jay Leno, Vince Gill, Jimmy Webb, Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Steve Martin, Chad Smith and Taylor Swift among many others. Rare vintage footage and extraordinary new performances of Glen’s most beloved hits immerse this moving cinematic account in the overwhelming talent of this humble family man. With joy and a tireless sense of humor, Glen and his family live each moment in the present while preparing for the future, all while playing their music to sold out venues on a star spangled voyage spanning the country from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl.
About Glen Campbell:
The Rhinestone Cowboy...
Glen Campbell’s musical and entertainment career, covering nearly five decades, is unmatched for its prolific breadth, popular appeal – and flat-out musical accomplishment and achievement. His guitar playing is legendary and can be heard on classic tracks from Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, to Frank Sinatra’s, Strangers in the Night.
As a solo artist, Glen has recorded some of the most beloved songs of his generation including Gentle On My Mind, Galveston andRhinestone Cowboy.
He has been awarded five Grammy Awards and three Grammy Hall of Fame honors, seven Academy of Country Music awards, a Pioneer Award recognition, three American Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and three Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Glen Campbell has crossed the boundary between pop and country and transcended into a true musical icon.
In 2011, Glen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. On Feb 12, 2012 Glen performed on the Grammy Awards, to an audience of 39 million people, and was given the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.
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I had no idea he was connected to so many famous people that he held close to him.
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