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We've been waiting and hoping that the Rhinestone Cowboy might come to Orange County one last time before finally hanging up his microphone, but it doesn't seem likely now -- not when a huge farewell has been slated for the Hollywood Bowl. As has been widely reported -- and repeated Sunday night just before the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree took the stage for a rousing, admirable tribute at the Grammys -- Glen Campbell, 76, is facing the onset of Alzheimer's by embarking on a farewell trek (The Goodbye Tour) behind one final album, his 61st (!), last August's acclaimed Ghost...

Glen Campbell, who has Alzheimer’s, has released a superb 'final' album at the age of 75. “Ghost on the Canvas” is Glen Campbell’s album of a lifetime...literally. The stunning set, out Aug. 30, reflects on the multiple Grammy winner’s career and times often through the prism of his life-altering diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. The 75-year old announced he had the disease earlier this year and that “Ghost on the Canvas” would be his final album. He starts a goodbye tour later this fall. Without ever skirting the dire future he now faces, Campbell and producer/co-writer Julian Raymond, have made a...

Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the 75-year-old country singer, songwriter and guitarist and his wife, Kim, have told People magazine, a condition that has prompted him to describe a new album coming in August as his final recording. "Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," Kim said in the interview. "But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused onstage, I wouldn’t want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?' " Campbell is planning a series of concerts this fall in support of the album, “Ghost on the Canvas,” due Aug....

NASHVILLE – Country legend Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his wife told People magazine Wednesday. Though the "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer has suffered from minor short-term memory loss for several years, the Alzheimer's diagnosis came about six months ago, wife Kim Campbell said. The 75-year-old has decided to give a set of farewell live performances this fall and his family wanted to go public with the news of his disease so the public would be aware of his condition. "Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," his wife told People. "But if he flubs a lyric...

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BOOK REVIEW & DISCUSSION: Ain't Got No Cigarettes: Memories of Music Legend Roger Miller By Lyle E Style "It's an endless story about Roger. He was one of the cleverest people I've ever met in my life." (Waylon Jennings) This is my own review of Ain't Got No Cigarettes, the first Roger Miller book ever published. My review is based on reading the book (twice) and having several discussions with Lyle E Style, the author. He may stop by later to answer questions (as his schedule allows). This one is a must-read, folks. And for you radio personalities who...

Glen Campbell Explains DWI Defense Jul 1, 1:00 PM (ET) By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Glen Campbell defends himself against his drunken driving charge, claiming he "wasn't really that drunk," but was "just over-served." Campbell was arrested in November near his Phoenix home after causing a minor traffic accident. He pleaded guilty to extreme drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident and was sentenced to 10 nights in jail. "I wasn't really that drunk," he told syndicated entertainment TV show "Access Hollywood" in an interview. "I was just over-served." Campbell also said he didn't remember...

Glen Campbell Gets Jail Time for DUI 4 minutes ago By AMANDA LEE MYERS, Associated Press WriterPHOENIX - Country music singer Glen Campbell (news) was sentenced Tuesday to 10 nights in jail and two years of probation for a November drunken-driving hit-and-run collision. "Believe you me, I think that's the last you've seen of Glen Campbell putting alcohol in his veins," Campbell told the judge at his sentencing Tuesday. Campbell pleaded guilty in May to leaving the scene of an accident and extreme driving under the influence. On Tuesday, the judge sentenced Campbell to 10 days in the county jail...

PHOENIX — Country music singer Glen Campbell pleaded guilty Monday to extreme driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. Campbell was sentenced to 10 days in jail but is eligible for work furlow after 48 hours. He'll also serve 75 hours of community service. Campbell was arrested in November near his Phoenix home after leaving the scene of a minor traffic accident. While in custody, he allegedly kneed a police officer, who wasn't hurt. The [singer's] hits include "Rhinestone Cowboy," (search) "Galveston," "Gentle on My Mind" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."

Singer Glen Campbell apologized Tuesday after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer, according to a report in the Associated Press. "Yesterday I was arrested and put in jail. Even at my age, I learned a valuable lesson," Campbell said in a statement read to The Associated Press by a spokesman. "I apologize to my wife, my family, my friends and my fans." The 67-year-old entertainer, whose hits include "Rhinestone Cowboy," was freed early Tuesday on $2,000 bail. The Delight, Ark., native was arrested Monday at his home after a collision at...

<p>PHOENIX (AP) - Singer Glen Campbell apologized Tuesday after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer.</p> <p>The 67-year-old entertainer, whose hits include ``Rhinestone Cowboy,'' was freed early Tuesday on $2,000 bail.</p> <p>The Delight, Ark., native was arrested Monday at his home after a collision at a Phoenix intersection, police Sgt. Randy Force said. No one was hurt, but a witness followed Campbell's car, called police and directed them to the home, Force said.</p>

<p>Entertainer Glen Campbell was arrested at his Phoenix home Monday on suspicion of drunken driving and aggravated assault after slamming his car into another vehicle and fleeing the scene, then kicking a police sergeant who was questioning him, authorities said.</p>