6 Fun Facts About Glen Campbell, Music’s “Rhinestone Cowboy”

Glen Campbell became a country music legend by singing heartfelt songs about everyday fellows with big feelings and rambling spirits. Campbell’s 29 Top Ten hits, coupled with his clean-cut looks, good ol’ boy charm and masterful guitar skills, led to a six-decade career that encompassed music, movies and television. And his tender, Grammy-winning final hit, “I’m Not Going to Miss You,” and farewell tour — both performed well into Campbell’s fatal, six-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease — displayed his talent and tenacity to the very end.

To celebrate what would have been Campbell’s 89th birthday on April 22, here are 7 facts you may not know about music’s legendary Rhinestone Cowboy.