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TMZ reports.

Glen Campbell -- legendary country music singer best known for his 1975 hit, "Rhinestone Cowboy" -- has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's ... TMZ has learned.

Campbell died Tuesday around 10 AM in a Nashville facility for Alzheimer's patients ... according to a source close to his family.

The musician released more than 70 albums over a 50-year career, and had a series of hits in the '60s and '70s including "Gentle on My Mind," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Country Boy" and his best-selling single, "Rhinestone Cowboy."

RIP.

 

[Zee-Row]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

 

[Barry Burton]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

.

 

[Volimar]

Fun fact, I'm distantly related to him. Rest well fam.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Galveston is dope. RIP

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

My mom loves his music so this is going to make her sad. The man had talent in his field of music and will be missed.

 

[Travo]

RIP. I believe he had a brief resurgence with Southern Nights.

 

[Col WillieSharp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTbTHlTmDX8

Galveston was one of the first songs I can remember hearing, as a little boy.
R.I.P.

 

[rjinaz]

RIP.

Ride out on that horse in a star-spangled rodeo.

 

[kmag]

He was a really fantastic guitar player.

https://youtu.be/ETkzK9pXMio?t=83

 

[Tony Redgrave]

Rest in Peace.

 

[caramac]

Damn, loved some of his songs.

RIP

 

[Matsukaze]

I'm not particularly big into country, but his body of work speaks for itself and I've always thought Wichita Lineman in particular is an amazing song.

R.I.P.

 

[TheMan]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

Lol man that takes me back. Really wanted to see that movie but never got around to it. I remember that but from the commercial though

 

[31GhostsIV]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

R-r-r-r-r-r-rhinstone cowboooooy

RIP.

 

[valkillmore]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

Same.

RIP Glen Campbell

 

[Tom Nook]

RIP

 

[Truant]

Wichita Lineman is one of the greatest songs ever. RIP.

 

[Fancyarcher]

A real "cowboy rodeo performer. Rhinestone Cowboy is a great song. RIP!

 

[TheGrue]

Now I think of Rocket Raccoon when I hear "Southern Nights." RIP, Glen.

 

[TraBuch]

Alzheimer's is a horrible way to go. RIP to a country legend. My dad's gonna be really sad when he finds out. Not many people realize he was actually a really good guitarist and was a part of The Wrecking Crew. Played on Pet Sounds iirc.

At least he was able to go out with one final gem.

 

[Syder]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

I only know Rhinestone Cowboy because of a Halifax advert from the 2000s.

 

[Parallax]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

This

 

[DireStr8s]

His work with Jimmy Webb is a treasure

RIP

 

[Khaos Kontrol]

RIP.

 

[jmdajr]

Not going to lie , I only know "Rhinestone Cowboy" because of High School High.

me2 man

 

[Auron_Kale]

RIP

My parents (particularly my dad) loved listening to him while I was growing up so it was a part of my childhood. But not gonna lie, hearing "Southern Nights" in GotG2 was a pleasant surprise and very appreciated.

Alzheimer's is another terrible disease that I hope we find a cause and cure for soon.

 

[Busty]

Shame.

At least he left behind an impressive body of work.

RIP.

 

[KalBalboa]

RIP, Chanticleer.

Loved him in that movie as a kid.

 

[Johndoey]

Rest in peace.

 

[Mollymauk]

Legendary studio musician before launching a solo career. He was even a Beach Boy for awhile.

 

[seventynine]

He was a part of The Wrecking Crew and played on Pet Sounds before he became a solo artist. Incredible career.

RIP

 

[hiryu2015]

His cover of "By the Time I Get To Phoenix" is a personal favorite. He also covered Jackson Browne's "These Days" (which I knew from Nico's Chelsea Girl album) in 2008 and it was a very pleasant surprise to hear.

 

[K.Sabot]

Wichita Lineman is one of the greatest songs ever. RIP.

Quote for truth.

RIP

 

[Captain Tuttle]

He was a really fantastic guitar player.

https://youtu.be/ETkzK9pXMio?t=83

One of my favorite songs ever

RIP

 

[tanooki27]

witchita lineman is great

 

[xenoncrash]

R.I.P. Great singer and great guitar player. Condolences to all his loved ones.

 

[uncelestial]

Radiohead covered Rhinestone Cowboy back in the day. RIP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy6OEvb1or8

 

[DireStr8s]

https://youtu.be/hxfgsUc2IzI

 

[entremet]

I love that song.

 

[Almighty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTbTHlTmDX8

Galveston was one of the first songs I can remember hearing, as a little boy.
R.I.P.

This is probably my favorite song of his.

 

[richiek]

From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=zgCveCj7a5U

RIP

 

[World SkiFree]

He was a really fantastic guitar player.

https://youtu.be/ETkzK9pXMio?t=83

Yes. I can watch vids of him playing William Tell Overture all day:

https://youtu.be/jjTI4VRX39Y

Make sure you stick around long enough to watch him play it with the guitar on his head.

 

[xenoncrash]

Damn this has crushed me. Listening to all his songs and being a child of the 70s. Damn RIP. I'm getting old

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Thanks for the tunes..

 

[18-Volt]

When I was learning guitar I had played and sang Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy a lot. Truly a legend. RIP.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

When I was learning guitar I had played and sang Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy a lot. Truly a legend. RIP.

Aren't they Jimmy Webb songs?