Glen Campbell

American musician (1936–2017)
Person human Q162667
Glen Campbell
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Glen Campbell

Summary

Glen Campbell is a human[1]. Born in Billstown[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1936[3]. He died in Nashville[4]. He died on August 8, 2017[5]. He worked as a guitarist[6], singer[7], actor[8], composer[9], and television presenter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Glen Campbell's place of birth was Billstown[2].
  • Glen Campbell passed away in Nashville[4].
  • Glen Campbell was born on April 22, 1936[3].
  • Glen Campbell died on August 8, 2017[5].
  • Burial took place at Campbell's Cemetery[12].
  • Glen Campbell held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Glen Campbell's native language[14].
  • Glen Campbell's professions included guitarist[6].
  • Glen Campbell worked as a singer[7].
  • Glen Campbell's professions included actor[8].
  • Glen Campbell's professions included composer[9].
  • Glen Campbell worked as a television presenter[10].
  • Glen Campbell worked as a film actor[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Glen Campbell is Galveston[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Glen Campbell is Wichita Lineman[17].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Award for Best Country Song[19].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance[20].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[21].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording[22].
  • Glen Campbell received the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance[23].
  • Glen Campbell was a member of The Beach Boys[24].
  • Glen Campbell was a member of The Wrecking Crew[25].
  • Glen Campbell was a member of The Folkswingers[26].
  • Glen Campbell was a member of The Gene Norman Group[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Glen Campbell's place of birth was Billstown[2]. He was born on April 22, 1936[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[6], singer[7], actor[8], composer[9], television presenter[10], and film actor[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Galveston[16], a song[28] and Wichita Lineman[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], a lifetime achievement award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1962[31]; Grammy Award for Best Country Song[19], a class of award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1965[34]; Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance[20], a Grammy Awards[35]; Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[21], a Grammy Awards[36], in United States[37]; Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording[22], a class of award[38]; and Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance[23], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1965[41].

Death and Burial

Glen Campbell died on August 8, 2017[5]. He passed away in Nashville[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[42]. He is buried at Campbell's Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Glen Campbell has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Glen Campbell born?

Born in Billstown[2], Glen Campbell…

Where did Glen Campbell die?

Glen Campbell died in Nashville[4].

What did Glen Campbell do for work?

Glen Campbell worked as guitarist[6], singer[7], actor[8], composer[9], and television presenter[10].

What awards did Glen Campbell receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], Grammy Award for Best Country Song[19], Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance[20], and Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[21].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . broadwayworld.com. broadwayworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . mtv.com. mtv.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . communityvoices.post-gazette.com. communityvoices.post-gazette.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [42] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Residence Billstown, Branson, Houston +2
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