peanuts56
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Glen Campbell was one the true greats in the world of guitar. A session musician extraordinaire, he played on virtually every hit recording that was done in LA during the early to mid 60's.
Glen did all of this and could not read music.
I've had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Jimmy Webb many times over the last decade. Jimmy wrote many of Glen's biggest hits as well as many hits for various recording artists. Jimmy told me that Glen was the most gifted musician he had ever met.
Simply put, Glen Campbell could play anything on guitar. The man was a genius, yet most of his casual fans never knew how truly talented he was.
I once saw him go head to head with George Benson on the Midnight Special. They played a piece called Affirmation. It was blazing from start to finish. Two of the greatest guitarists of any generation and they both kicked butt. I've heard that George, like Glen also does not read music.
Rest in peace Glen! You will be missed.
Glen did all of this and could not read music.
I've had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Jimmy Webb many times over the last decade. Jimmy wrote many of Glen's biggest hits as well as many hits for various recording artists. Jimmy told me that Glen was the most gifted musician he had ever met.
Simply put, Glen Campbell could play anything on guitar. The man was a genius, yet most of his casual fans never knew how truly talented he was.
I once saw him go head to head with George Benson on the Midnight Special. They played a piece called Affirmation. It was blazing from start to finish. Two of the greatest guitarists of any generation and they both kicked butt. I've heard that George, like Glen also does not read music.
Rest in peace Glen! You will be missed.
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