Glen Campbell

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Biography

A true rags-to-riches musical success story, Glen Campbell broke into the industry as one of the elite studio musicians known as "the Wrecking Crew. " He could claim invaluable musical and/or vocal contributions to classic recordings, including many of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" projects as well as Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night," Shelley Fabares's "Johnny Angel" and The Beach Boys's Pet Sounds album. Blessed with a clear voice …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Camera, Film & Tape, Music, Sound

Born

April 22, 1936

Career Milestones

1992

Returned to film as the voice of Chanticleer the rooster in the animated film "Rock-a-Doodle"

1941

First radio performance

Awards

1969

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor

1969

Golden Globe Award for Actor in a Television Series - Musical Or Comedy in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1968

Grammy Award for Album Of The Year