Glen Campbell Announces He Has Alzheimer's

Legendary country music singer Glen "The Rhinestone Cowboy" Campbell announced today, through a statement released by his wife, that he has Alzheimer's disease. Campbell, who is 75, is best known for his 1975 hit "The Rhinestone Cowboy". He also had a string of hits in the late 1960's and early 70's, with songs like "Wichita Lineman", "Gentle On My Mind",and "Galveston". He also had a hit CBS-TV series-"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" in the early 70's, where he was known for his signature opening line-"Hi, I'm Glen Campbell!". He was also a legendary studio musician for his work with The Beach Boys in the 60's, including his work on the classic "Good Vibrations" Campbell's wife said in the statement that Campbell is planning a series of retirement shows later this year, and asked fans to "forgive him if he forgets a few words, or plays a few bad notes". I don't know about you, but I get the feeling that "a few bad notes" might kill him faster than the Alzheimer's, given his legendary passion for playing the guitar, and perfectionism.