Glen was once asked if he could read music. He responded, "Not enough to affect my playing."
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May 26, 2023, 01:17 AM
ftttu
He was a member of the Wrecking Crew back in the day, so he was a VERY good musician to be associated with them.
If y'all don't know anything about the Wrecking Crew, look them up. There's a pretty good documentary about them on Youtube in the form of a tribute of a son about his dad who was a member. It also pieces on other members, including Glen Campbell.
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May 26, 2023, 10:10 AM
YooperSigs
He does an amazing job with the William Tell Overture, too.
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May 26, 2023, 10:26 AM
chbibc
He sure was. I also loved him in True Grit.
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May 26, 2023, 11:02 AM
6guns
I love that video!!!
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May 26, 2023, 11:30 AM
oddball
Glen Campbell is one of my top 5 guitarists of all time. He is one of those players who does not rely on sustain and distortion to play leads, he plays cleanly, precisely doesn't use tricks or short cuts.
In an interview shortly after Campbell's death, his best friend Alice Cooper spoke of an incident when Eddie Van Halen talked to Alice to see if he could get Campbell to give him guitar lessons. To this day, I still listen to Glen Campbell songs all the time.
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May 26, 2023, 03:17 PM
P-220
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Originally posted by Mr. Peteroniman: Legend Wichita Lineman is a go to
That is what I think of when I hear his name.
Growing up, I loved hearing that song, and still do to this day.
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May 26, 2023, 03:19 PM
OKCGene
I have the DVD of him in concert with the South Dakota Orchestra. It's really good, the orchestra adds a lot to his performance. .
May 26, 2023, 03:24 PM
jhe888
He was a successful studio guitarist in Nashville before really hitting it big, so he really could play. Those guys are the real talents, musically. Frontmen have other talents, but in terms of playing, the studio guys are uniformly excellent.
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May 26, 2023, 05:10 PM
TMats
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Originally posted by jhe888: He was a successful studio guitarist in Nashville before really hitting it big, so he really could play. Those guys are the real talents, musically. Frontmen have other talents, but in terms of playing, the studio guys are uniformly excellent.
Actually, I believe his session work with the Wrecking Crew was out of Los Angeles.
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May 26, 2023, 05:11 PM
Rey HRH
Wow. I did not know he died.
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May 26, 2023, 05:18 PM
Ogie
He was a studio musician on the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album. He also toured with them for a few months in 1964-1965.
May 26, 2023, 08:03 PM
wrightd
quote:
Originally posted by P-220:
quote:
Originally posted by Mr. Peteroniman: Legend Wichita Lineman is a go to
That is what I think of when I hear his name.
Growing up, I loved hearing that song, and still do to this day.
That song is hauntingly beautiful, deeply moving. What an amazing talent and gift of an artist he was.
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May 26, 2023, 08:04 PM
David Lee
A great song and look at all the talent sitting there with Glen. Only one missing is John Denver. I didn't see Merle Haggard there.
May 26, 2023, 08:33 PM
bendable
Glenn Cambell, Jerry Reed,
It's a tie.
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May 26, 2023, 09:18 PM
amals
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Originally posted by bendable: Glenn Cambell, Jerry Reed,
It's a tie.
Mmm, I don't know. Jerry Reed was a great guitar player, but I think Glen Campbell was in a league of his own. To this day I never cease to be amazed at what I come across seeing him play. The variety of styles and techniques of which he was a master is something I've never seen in another guitarist. I think he may well be the best I've seen. I can't put Jerry Reed in the same category.
May 26, 2023, 11:02 PM
Zecpull
Glen Campbell and Roy Clark might be a closer match. But Roy could also play fiddle and banjo
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May 27, 2023, 08:09 AM
6guns
Agree about Roy Clark. He was phenomenal!
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