Photos: Grammy winner Glen Campbell in Tucson
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Singer Glen Campbell died on Aug. 8, 2017, at age 81. The Grammy-award winning singer also dabbled in acting and television. He was an established resident of Phoenix but made several swings through Tucson during his career.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
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Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon." Campbell confessed he did not know Kolbe personally.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Jackie Bell / Arizona Daily Star
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Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon."
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Jackie Bell / Arizona Daily Star
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Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon."
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Members of the audience sit quietly as pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. It was Campbell's farewell tour after announcing that he has Alzheimer's disease.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell (GLEN CAMPBELL) performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre (FOX TUCSON THEATRE) during his farewell tour on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star Transmission number 155062 MANDATORY CREDIT, NO MAGAZINES, NO SALES
Glen Campbell in Tucson
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Tom Dukes, left of center, and about 20 other Glen Campbell fans gathered at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Glenn Street to wish the singer a happy birthday. Campbell is an American country music singer who's known for hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Gentle on my Mind." The flash mob sang five of Campbell's songs and then happy birthday. Campbell turned 79 years old. Photo taken: Wednesday April 22, 2015
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Jackie Bell / Arizona Daily Star
Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon." Campbell confessed he did not know Kolbe personally.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Jackie Bell / Arizona Daily Star
Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon."
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Jackie Bell / Arizona Daily Star
Singer Glen Campbell during a campaign concert for Republican for Congress, Jim Kolbe, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tucson on Sept. 30, 1986. While singing Rhinestone Cowboy, Campbell changed the lyrics to, "There'll be a load compromising on the road to Kolbe's horizon."
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre on February 15, 2012. It was Glen Campbell's farewell tour after announcing that he had Alzheimer's disease.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre on February 15, 2012. It was Glen Campbell's farewell tour after announcing that he had Alzheimer's disease.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
For what may be the last time, the name of pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell appears in lights at the Fox Tucson Theatre for his farewell tour on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Tucson.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Members of the audience sit quietly as pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. It was Campbell's farewell tour after announcing that he has Alzheimer's disease.
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
Pop-country artist and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell (GLEN CAMPBELL) performs at the Fox Tucson Theatre (FOX TUCSON THEATRE) during his farewell tour on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star Transmission number 155062 MANDATORY CREDIT, NO MAGAZINES, NO SALES
Glen Campbell in Tucson
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Tom Dukes, left of center, and about 20 other Glen Campbell fans gathered at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Glenn Street to wish the singer a happy birthday. Campbell is an American country music singer who's known for hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and "Gentle on my Mind." The flash mob sang five of Campbell's songs and then happy birthday. Campbell turned 79 years old. Photo taken: Wednesday April 22, 2015
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