Yesterday Everyone has that one disease that immediately floods their thoughts with fear. It’s the disease that runs in their family and has taken someone they love. Just the mention of it makes your heart stop for a second. For some it’s cancer; for others it’s heart disease. For me, it’s Alzheimer’s Disease.
Although country music legend Glen Campbell is working on an album of re-recorded hits, he struggles with Alzheimer's Disease daily. The singer's daughter, Ashley Campbell, gave an emotional plea for Alzheimer's research at a Senate hearing at Capitol Hill this week; her testimony is a grim reminder that this is a heartbreaking disease.
Glen Campbell's battle with Alzheimer's has forced him to stop touring but the 'Gentle on My Mind' hitmaker will still contribute to country music. He's planning an upcoming album of re-recorded hits, entitled 'See You There.'
Last summer, the world was saddened by the news that legendary country star Glen Campbell was in the beginning stages of his battle with Alzheimer’s. Rather than laying low and disappearing from the music scene, Campbell announced a full-blown tour as his way to say thank you to his loyal fans throughout the years.
Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
June 22, 2011 It broke my heart to hear Glen Campbell has Alzheimer's Disease. In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, he and his wife revealed the legendary singer was diagnosed six months ago. He plans a farewell tour and one last album before calling it a career.
He came under heavy criticism following a recent concert in Indiana where he flubbed the words, sang off-key and didn't seem to be interested. Some thought he was drunk.
