Glen Campbell Arrested For EXTREME D.U.I.

BDBassett · Post by **BDBassett** » 28 Nov 2003 5:16 am

Hey, if Kenny Rogers can still get airplay?...
It is sad that GC has a problem. He is not alone in that as many of us can attest. Let
us just be grateful that he didn't hurt anyone or himself this time and pray that
he gets on track soon.
I owe a lot to him. I watched him closely on TV and tried to play along during the round-robin portion of his show. I've seen him in concert several times and always came away knowing I'd just heard an amazing talent at work. I wish him well.

BDBassett

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 28 Nov 2003 7:27 am

We are all sinners saved by grace. It doesn't mean that we aren't still tempted, and on occasion, yield to that temptation. "Let him without sin cast the first stone". Sermon over.

Tom Callahan · Post by **Tom Callahan** » 28 Nov 2003 7:37 am

Christians are not perfect, Just FORGIVEN

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Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 28 Nov 2003 8:20 am

I don't like to think that Glen has 'ended up like this' - I hope it's just a bump in the road for this monumental talent.

I've been a huge fan of his ever since someone took me to see him in London over thirty years ago - I didn't know his name, but I was amazed by every facet of his musicianship.

Check out his singing on a lesser-known album of his - "Reunion", a collaberation with Jimmy Webb from a few years back - ir's sensational!

RR

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 28 Nov 2003 8:26 am

"Tonight I'll dress and go downtown,To a barroom on skid row. My friends will take me by the hand when I reach those swingin doors.. I'll be the guest of honor ,when they imortalize my name....My drinkin friends elected me, to the Alcohol of Fame"....

any other AOF members on here?

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Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 28 Nov 2003 8:52 am

That one brings back memories Joe!!!

Leigh

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 28 Nov 2003 11:17 am

AMEN, Tom!!!

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 28 Nov 2003 2:06 pm

I'll Quote from the ONLY Bill Anderson song I ever liked..

"It's my Life.. Throw it away if I want to.."

EJL

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 28 Nov 2003 3:08 pm

You like a Bill Anderson song??
Now theres a man with confidence in his masculinity.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 29 Nov 2003 12:57 am

Yup. When I go in drag I don't even think of shaving my mustache. I'd feel like a "sissy".

(Not that there's anything wrong with that..)

EJL

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 29 Nov 2003 7:09 am

Yes Eric,Buts its soooo hard to find a pink
pump in a size twelve!

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Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 29 Nov 2003 12:01 pm

JUst as David Cobb said, Don't worry, when he is asleep, I can in now way even carry his case. We all have our demons, but talent is something that lad has. Charlie Parker,Joe Pass, Billy Holliday, Smiley Roberts all had demons, but thats they're problem, I enjoy theyre' work.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 29 Nov 2003 12:27 pm

Speakin of Roger Miller, I believe the "other one" had his little problems too.

Life has it's little ups and downs.

Better to have "done" and "screwed up" than never to have "done" at all. Huh...

EJL

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 29 Nov 2003 1:02 pm

Hey Roger,I don't HAVE "demons",I AM the demon!

When pink elephants get drunk,they see ME!!

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Dan Hatfield · Post by **Dan Hatfield** » 29 Nov 2003 3:15 pm

I am one of those who feels SAD to hear that GC has fallen off the wagon. I consider him a monster talent, a national treasure, and it is painful to see this happen to a man who, by most accounts, is a very nice person when sober. He is on my prayer list.
Dan H.

kyle reid · Post by **kyle reid** » 29 Nov 2003 3:33 pm

I honestly think, that if Glen had chosen steel guitar to have been his main instrument, he may have been the best! what a talent even without steel! kr

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 29 Nov 2003 9:53 pm

I guess November is the month for scary mug shots

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Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 29 Nov 2003 11:16 pm

Doug,
You forgot one:
Country singer Wynonna Judd was arrested in November 2003 for drunk driving. Following a traffic stop, Nashville cops detected the smell of booze on the 39-year-old performer, whose eyes were watery and dilated. After consenting to a Breathalyzer, Judd blew a .175--more than twice the Tennessee limit.

John Steele (deceased) · Post by **John Steele (deceased)** » 29 Nov 2003 11:42 pm

I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick and tired of these singers just cruisin' on their looks.

-John

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 30 Nov 2003 12:56 am

Well I heered Glen is coming out with a new release of "When I Kneed you."

Wynona actually looks hauntingly like one of my girlfriends... She's got that "smile"..

Hmm....

EJL

Eric Myers · Post by **Eric Myers** » 30 Nov 2003 4:12 am

That smile is eerily similar to the famous smirk in the Mona Lisa. Maybe the Mona Lisa's "secret" is that she is pickled.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 30 Nov 2003 5:24 am

Man, that photo of Campbell looks like he's got a chainsaw in his hands...

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 30 Nov 2003 1:12 pm

I think this is a better idea.

Not just another happy faced guitar player.

With all the kidding, this guy is and always has been too good to keep down. First time I saw him was in the Memorial Coloseum here in '66 with the Beach Boys. Still the best live show I can remember.

EJL

John Rickard · Post by **John Rickard** » 8 Dec 2003 1:16 am

I just heard they are going to suspend Glens Drivers License but he will be able to drive his lawn mower to the gigs (No Show Jones)!
JR

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 8 Dec 2003 1:42 am

Is this what Doc Watson would look like if he went electric?

It is a shame about GC, but I hope in the long run he benifits from this strong warning. Nothing like a bit of social castigation to put you back on the wagon again.

There is a reference from Eric about Diabetis, but lets not overlook it's inverse cousin Hypo-Glycemia, or an over production of insullin caused by excess sugars in the bloodstream.
This then causes a depression like state coupled with diminished thought speeds. You are sad and feel stupid. A bad combination for someone in a bar.

So either take a nap or, have another round.

I suspect this malady is more prevalent in alchol related incidents than it is ever given credit for.
If it is recognised it can be dealt with by self regulation of sugars intake, if not, you are at it's mercy.

No you don't go into diabetic shock and die from it, but it still is a real problem for many. Especially in relation to drinking.